Key points	Value
Residential transactions in Dubai in Jan-Feb 2023	17,741
Surge in residential transactions in Dubai in Feb 2023	43.9%
Selling price increase in Dubai in year leading up to Feb 2023	11.5%
Average rent increase in Dubai between Feb 2022 and Feb 2023	27.7%
Availability of properties in Dubai	8%
Increase in apartment rent on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai	260,467 dirhams ($70,920) annually
Increase in villa rent on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai	1,017,614 dirhams ($277,079) annually

 

 

According to a report published by real estate services firm CBRE, the residential market in Dubai saw a 43.9% surge in transactions in February alone, with a total of 17,741 residential transactions recorded in January and February combined. While the city's economic boom is evident in the bustling bars, restaurants, and record road traffic, many residents are feeling the pinch of skyrocketing rents. With landlords asking for rent increases of 50% or more, some Dubai residents have downsized or relocated to less expensive areas. Despite the challenges, Dubai remains a vibrant, hyper-modern metropolis that is attracting expats from around the world.

 

Dubai's real estate market operates under two distinct legal structures. The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) of the Land Department governs the majority of the market, restricting landlords from charging rent increases beyond a certain percentage based on the property's current market value. However, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) operates independently from RERA regulations.

According to an anonymous consultant, the DIFC is "the wild West," with no controls over rental prices. Despite the shortage of properties in Dubai, landlords continue to increase rental prices, taking advantage of the high demand. Furthermore, some landlords are bypassing RERA rules by evicting tenants, claiming that they are moving in or selling the property, and then renting it out to new tenants at higher prices.

 

Unfortunately, this illegal practice occurs frequently because many tenants are unaware of their rights. Nazli Acar, a sales and leasing agent at D&B Properties, explains that property owners are taking advantage of the current market conditions, and there are people willing to pay the inflated prices. The Dubai Land Department has reported a record-low availability of 8%, which has not been seen since 2008.

 

Acar reported that rents and property prices in various Dubai neighborhoods have skyrocketed since 2021. CBRE confirms that selling prices have increased by an average of 11.5% in the year leading up to February 2023. However, some sellers have experienced even greater returns, such as an anonymous expat who bought a residential property for $1.09 million in early 2021, renovated it, and sold it for twice the price within a year. This is a stark contrast to the situation in early 2020 when Dubai's property sector had declined by 25% over five years due to an oversupply in the market. As the market hit rock bottom in the spring of that year, buyers took advantage of the cheap properties, renovated them, and began renting them out to tenants and visitors as Dubai opened up to tourists and investors. Now, after only 18 months, the sector has made a remarkable recovery.

 

The rental market in Dubai is experiencing an unprecedented level of craziness, according to Ricardo Scala, founder of Ricardo Scala Estates. He describes the market as "bonkers," with property owners taking advantage of the high demand for rentals as more and more people move into the city. Landlords are able to charge elevated rental rates, and in the past year or so, prices have doubled and even tripled, making it a lucrative market for those who are able to get in on the action.

 

Dubai's real estate market has been experiencing significant growth, with average rents skyrocketing by 27.7% between February 2022 and February 2023, according to CBRE's research. The luxurious Palm Jumeirah has emerged as the top destination for wealthy renters and buyers, boasting the highest apartment and villa rents in Dubai at 260,467 dirhams ($70,920) and 1,017,614 dirhams ($277,079) annually, respectively. Russian buyers have been a driving force behind the surge in property transactions, followed by German, Swiss, Italian, and British buyers. This trend has led property owners to capitalize on the high demand and charge top dollar for their prime real estate.

 

While Scala, an industry expert, predicts that prices will stabilize for the time being and is skeptical about any drastic drop in prices, Hussain Sajwani, the founder of major Emirati property developer Damac, is optimistic about the market continuing to rise. Sajwani believes that Dubai is becoming more expensive, which is a fact of life, as the demand goes up due to the presence of wealthy individuals and large corporations who can afford to pay higher prices. However, some of the city's renters may have a different perspective, as they could potentially be priced out of the city. Scala and Sajwani may have differing views on the future of Dubai's real estate market, but the potential impact on renters cannot be ignored.

 

In conclusion, experts hold different views on the future of Dubai's real estate market. While Scala believes that prices will stabilize for the time being, Sajwani is bullish and sees the market continuing to rise due to the presence of wealthy individuals and large corporations. However, the potential impact on renters cannot be ignored, as some may be priced out of the city. These insights were reported by CNBC.

 

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Dubai's property market is on fire, with record-high demand for real estate in the city during the first two months of 2023. According to a report published by real estate services firm CBRE, the residential market in Dubai saw a 43.9% surge in transactions in February alone, with a total of 17,741 residential transactions recorded in January and February combined. While the city's economic boom is evident in the bustling bars, restaurants, and record road traffic, many residents are feeling the pinch of skyrocketing rents. With landlords asking for rent increases of 50% or more, some Dubai residents have downsized or relocated to less expensive areas. Despite the challenges, Dubai remains a vibrant, hyper-modern metropolis that is attracting expats from around the world.

 

Dubai's real estate market operates under two distinct legal structures. The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) of the Land Department governs the majority of the market, restricting landlords from charging rent increases beyond a certain percentage based on the property's current market value. However, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) operates independently from RERA regulations.

 

According to an anonymous consultant, the DIFC is "the wild West," with no controls over rental prices. Despite the shortage of properties in Dubai, landlords continue to increase rental prices, taking advantage of the high demand. Furthermore, some landlords are bypassing RERA rules by evicting tenants, claiming that they are moving in or selling the property, and then renting it out to new tenants at higher prices.

 

Unfortunately, this illegal practice occurs frequently because many tenants are unaware of their rights. Nazli Acar, a sales and leasing agent at D&B Properties, explains that property owners are taking advantage of the current market conditions, and there are people willing to pay the inflated prices. The Dubai Land Department has reported a record-low availability of 8%, which has not been seen since 2008.

 

Acar reported that rents and property prices in various Dubai neighborhoods have skyrocketed since 2021. CBRE confirms that selling prices have increased by an average of 11.5% in the year leading up to February 2023. However, some sellers have experienced even greater returns, such as an anonymous expat who bought a residential property for $1.09 million in early 2021, renovated it, and sold it for twice the price within a year. This is a stark contrast to the situation in early 2020 when Dubai's property sector had declined by 25% over five years due to an oversupply in the market. As the market hit rock bottom in the spring of that year, buyers took advantage of the cheap properties, renovated them, and began renting them out to tenants and visitors as Dubai opened up to tourists and investors. Now, after only 18 months, the sector has made a remarkable recovery.

 

The rental market in Dubai is experiencing an unprecedented level of craziness, according to Ricardo Scala, founder of Ricardo Scala Estates. He describes the market as "bonkers," with property owners taking advantage of the high demand for rentals as more and more people move into the city. Landlords are able to charge elevated rental rates, and in the past year or so, prices have doubled and even tripled, making it a lucrative market for those who are able to get in on the action.

 

Dubai's real estate market has been experiencing significant growth, with average rents skyrocketing by 27.7% between February 2022 and February 2023, according to CBRE's research. The luxurious Palm Jumeirah has emerged as the top destination for wealthy renters and buyers, boasting the highest apartment and villa rents in Dubai at 260,467 dirhams ($70,920) and 1,017,614 dirhams ($277,079) annually, respectively. Russian buyers have been a driving force behind the surge in property transactions, followed by German, Swiss, Italian, and British buyers. This trend has led property owners to capitalize on the high demand and charge top dollar for their prime real estate.

 

While Scala, an industry expert, predicts that prices will stabilize for the time being and is skeptical about any drastic drop in prices, Hussain Sajwani, the founder of major Emirati property developer Damac, is optimistic about the market continuing to rise. Sajwani believes that Dubai is becoming more expensive, which is a fact of life, as the demand goes up due to the presence of wealthy individuals and large corporations who can afford to pay higher prices. However, some of the city's renters may have a different perspective, as they could potentially be priced out of the city. Scala and Sajwani may have differing views on the future of Dubai's real estate market, but the potential impact on renters cannot be ignored.

 

In conclusion, experts hold different views on the future of Dubai's real estate market. While Scala believes that prices will stabilize for the time being, Sajwani is bullish and sees the market continuing to rise due to the presence of wealthy individuals and large corporations. However, the potential impact on renters cannot be ignored, as some may be priced out of the city. These insights were reported by CNBC.

 

 

Credits: The information presented in this response is sourced from CNBC.