Expectations of an increase in real estate investment activity in the Middle East and North Africa during 2025

Nearly three-quarters of Savills researchers around the world expect real estate investment activity to improve significantly in 2025, with a strong rebound in capital values ​​as well. The Middle East and North Africa, including key markets, such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, are likely to benefit from these positive trends, thanks to infrastructure development, along with ambitious economic plans, and growing demand across various sectors.
Savills expects the volume of global real estate investment to grow by 27% to reach $952 billion in 2025, and will exceed $1 trillion in 2026. The results of the Savills global survey, with the participation of 33 specialists and research heads, show growing feelings of optimism in all asset classes, with Noticeable momentum has been observed in the Middle East and North Africa region, driven by ambitious urban development initiatives and policies aimed at attracting foreign direct investment.
Savills researchers have identified the premium office market as an important driver of growth in the MENA region, with leasing activity and rent growth expected to increase in major cities, such as Dubai and Riyadh. The UAE continues to benefit from its strategic location as a global center for trade and tourism, and its ability to attract international companies and investors.
Savills researchers are more optimistic about premium offices globally, with 81% expecting rental growth, while 91% expect leasing activity levels to rise. Expectations indicate that rent growth in 2025 will be strongest in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, the United Kingdom, and Spain.
Savills is also more optimistic about secondary offices. According to the company, as the repricing process for these assets approaches completion, secondary offices are expected to attract the interest of investors seeking to realize more value and seize this opportunity. Although the market will remain challenging, Savills researchers expect modest increases in rents and demand for secondary offices in the Middle East, India, Japan, South Korea, Denmark and Switzerland.
Expectations also indicate that the industrial and logistics sector will attract great interest, and this trend is attributed to the growing and expanding e-commerce market in the region, and its strategic role in global trade routes.
The retail sector is also expected to witness improved performance, especially with the growth in consumer confidence and increased retail sales volumes across the region. The focus on mixed-use developments and high-quality shopping destinations reflects the region’s commitment to enhancing the retail experience, and developers’ keenness to meet evolving consumer expectations.
In addition, in light of the rapid transformations witnessed by the real estate sector and the increasing trend towards adopting innovative lifestyles, Dubai continues to consolidate its position as a global destination that combines luxury and modernity. With the increasing demand for residential projects that meet the needs of residents and investors, the emirate’s real estate market has succeeded in attracting large local and international investments, offering projects that combine innovative designs, modern facilities and strategic locations.
In this context, Unistate Real Estate Development Company announced the launch of its new project, “Oasis Loft,” in the Dubai Silicon District, accompanied by a flexible payment plan specifically designed to meet the needs of investors and buyers. The plan allows for repayment over five years after expected delivery in July 2026.
Ayham Jabbara, CEO of the Residential Real Estate Platform, expressed that the cooperation with Uniestate Real Estate Development Company in launching the “Oasis Loft” project through the platform reflects a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the attractiveness of the project and opening new horizons for investors.
Jabbara pointed out that investors in the Middle East and North Africa markets were able to achieve significant progress in adopting green building practices, renewable energy projects, and sustainable urban planning, in line with global priorities and the growing demand for environmentally friendly investments.