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analysis demonstrates the growing demand for clear and easily
accessible information among stakeholders, as well as its
significance in attaining positive outcomes.

Nations that place a high value on clear regulations, sustainability
metrics, and data-driven insights are progressively attracting more
global capital. According to JLL’s 2024 Global real estate
Transparency Index, the UAE has made significant strides towards
promoting transparency in the global real estate market, with Dubai
and Abu Dhabi ranking among the top five global performers on this
front.

Eng. Amer Khansaheb, chief executive officer and board member of
Union Properties.

Evolving investment strategies
Recent years have seen a shift in investment strategies, as the
residential, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors continue to grow
alongside a resilient commercial market. In keeping with the UAE’s
urban vision, investors are becoming more attentive to mixed-use
developments, branded residences, and hospitality-led projects as
they present greater flexibility and long-term value. Notably, the
region’s rapid economic growth and corporate relocations have also
driven a demand for high-quality office spaces.

Progressive developers

In addition to these variables, modern developers are adapting to
regional and worldwide trends by rethinking spaces to satisfy
evolving needs and prioritise mixed-use projects that effectively
combine commercial, residential, and recreational amenities. In
addition to aligning with evolving investment priorities, this strategic
approach maximises convenience and lifestyle appeal by meeting
the growing demand for integrated, flexible living and working
environments.

Over the coming years, global real estate performance will continue
to vary across geographies and property types. Developers and
investors are better positioned to take the lead and discover new
growth prospects if they concentrate on market insights, strategic
diversification, and digital innovation. This confirms that a proactive,
data-driven, and sustainability-focused approach to development and
investment will be crucial for success in 2025.

The writer is chief executive officer and board member of Union
Properties.

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