Dubai is ramping up efforts to attract Indian real estate investors as part of its ambitious strategy to boost total property transactions to Dh1 trillion by 2033, according to a senior Dubai Land Department (DLD) official.
Speaking at the International Property Show (IPS) 2025 in Dubai, Majid Saqer Almarri, CEO of the Real Estate Registration Sector at DLD, highlighted India’s crucial role in the emirate’s real estate growth. “Indians are consistently among the top international investors in Dubai’s property sector. That’s why we are focusing on India as a key market,” he said, noting his recent visit to the country to strengthen ties and attract investment.
Almarri explained that the drive to engage Indian investors is part of the broader Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, launched in October last year. The plan comprises 30 initiatives aimed at enhancing the emirate’s global appeal as a real estate hub. Among the first initiatives rolled out is the Smart Rental Index, an AI-powered system designed to analyse rental agreements and building classifications to provide transparent and data-driven rental insights.
Dubai’s real estate sector has long been a magnet for global investors, with strong interest from countries such as India, the UK, Pakistan, France, and the Americas. Last year alone, the sector recorded transactions worth Dh761 billion.
A key draw for Indian investors is the combination of high returns on investment, affordability, lifestyle, and Dubai’s reputation for safety and security. Brokerage firms in the emirate consistently report Indians as the top foreign property buyers year after year.
Almarri emphasised that innovation remains at the heart of Dubai’s real estate development strategy. “We are constantly introducing technologies and systems that make it easier to do business, register properties, and enhance transparency,” he said during a panel discussion at the IPS Congress.
Dawood Al-Shezawi, Chairman of the Organising Committee of IPS, added that Dubai attracted more than 110,000 new real estate investors in 2024, with even higher targets set for 2025. “Dubai hosts over 500 international exhibitions annually, creating a vibrant environment for global real estate players,” he said.
IPS 2025 has drawn participation from investors and exhibitors across the globe, including the United States, Brazil, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Al-Shezawi noted that Dubai’s highly transparent regulatory system continues to be a major attraction for international investors.
With a clear roadmap and strong investor confidence, Dubai is well-positioned to reach its Dh1 trillion real estate transaction goal by the end of the decade.
