What Real Estate Agencies Should Do — Dubai, September 2025
1. Focus on Primary Apartments (1–2M AED)
The 1–2M AED range drives 39% of all deals.
→ Build ready-to-send portfolios by price tier (1.2 / 1.5 / 1.8M AED) with rental yield calculations.
2. Strengthen the Villa Strategy (3–7M AED)
Villa prices grew +36% YoY — demand from relocating families remains strong.
→ Market villas as “living investments” focused on lifestyle and education proximity.
3. Leverage Land and Plot Opportunities
Average ticket 7.5M AED (+33%).
→ Curate investment lists for Dubai South, DIP 2, and The Valley with developer yield examples.
4. Highlight Real Commercial ROI
Average price 1.9M AED (+29%).
→ Present IRR and Cap Rate data with verified rent and vacancy metrics.
5. Two-Funnel Lead Strategy
- JVC (volume): lead magnets “Top 20 layouts under 1.7M AED.”
- Business Bay (value): comparison of towers by view, liquidity, and rent potential.
6. Build a Resale Division
Resale = 33% of total value.
→ Offer trade-in and upgrade programs for existing clients.
7. Replace Mortgage Friction
Mortgage volume –24% YoY → focus on developer payment plans.
→ Partner with banks for pre-approved hybrid options.
8. Curate Project-Based Portfolios
- Apartments: Damac Riverside, Binghatti Hillviews, Chelsea by Damac
- Villas: Damac Islands, Grand Polo, The Valley
→ Create mini-catalogues for 1–2M and 3–5M AED buyers.
9. Lead with Education
Weekly posts on LinkedIn/Instagram:
“Where 1.5M AED works best,” “ROI by area,” “Top villa upgrades under 5M AED.”
10. Adjust KPIs and Processes
Lead mix: 65% mass (≤2M), 25% mid (2–5M), 10% premium (5M+).
→ Use compact PDFs and booked developer slots to raise conversion.