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Transparency, investment shifts,
strategic development: Key trends

shaping global real estate

UAE has made significant strides towards promoting transparency in the global real
estate market
Published: Tue 16 Sept 2025, 9:51 PM
By Eng. Amer Khansaheb

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Towers in Dubai. The UAE has made significant strides towards promoting transparency
in the global real estate market
The global real estate landscape is undergoing rapid changes, driven
by numerous shifts in consumer preferences and corporate goals
across the sector. Several important variables are impacting key
decisions, setting the stage for unique approaches to urban
development. In order to thrive in such an ever-changing market,
businesses today must embrace clear data, adaptive strategies, and
innovative development approaches as key growth catalysts.

Promoting clear and transparent communication has become an
increasingly important facet of the real estate industry. It has evolved
from a benefit to a necessity, promoting trust and well-informed
decision-making among lenders, occupiers, and investors. The 2024
Global real estate Transparency Index (GRETI) by JLL and LaSalle
Investment Management evaluates 89 countries and 151 cities,
assessing 256 metrics across six sub-indices. This comprehensive

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