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WHY DEVELOPERS SHOULD ADOPT AN INVESTOR MINDSET IN
EVOLVING REAL ESTATE MARKET

Published 1 day ago on October 7, 2025
By Integrator Web-Editor

By Eng. Amer Khansaheb, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of Union Properties PJSC

In today’s buoyant UAE Real Estate landscape, conventional metrics like unit sales volumes are
becoming obsolete. Instead, genuine success increasingly lies in value measured through long-term
rental income, growth, asset quality, and capital appreciation. Developers who adopt an investor-led
mindset, prioritising yield, durability, and premium standards, are effectively shaping the future of the
sector in the UAE.

From Selling Today to Earning Tomorrow

To achieve this shift, developers must transcend the traditional focus on one-time sales. Developers must
embrace business models that generate sustainable rental income, ensuring a predictable stream of
cash flow even during market fluctuations. Future-focused project planning must integrate rental viability,
anchoring developments in steady long-term returns rather than immediate, speculative gains. This
investor-first approach positions developers for long-term growth.

Rental Market Momentum: Major Growth Engine

The UAE’s residential leases market is projected to reach USD 27.98 billion in 2025 and USD 33.10
billion by 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3 per cent. Developers who prioritise
rental-ready, high-quality units will be best placed to capture this expanding market, appealing both to
residents seeking premium housing and to investors seeking reliable returns. This demonstrates the
enormous potential that rental-centric development strategies hold.

Supply Growth and Still Solid Returns

Despite expectations of 180,000 new residential units by 2026, rental yields remain strong at 7.4 per
cent. This reveals persistent demand, indicating prime opportunities for value-added investments.
Developers can capitalise this by offering thoughtfully designed projects with integrated amenities and
sustainability features on strategic locations, elements that elevate rental income and investor appeal.

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