By 2030, the UAE's real estate market will be approximately expanded 390,000 new residential units, increasing the total fund to 1.51 million facilities. Dubai and Abu Dhabi, two key investment hubs in the country, will account for the bulk of the new offer.

Where will the main offer appear

In Dubai, growth will be driven by:

• multifunctional apartment complexes;
• high-rise residential projects;
• master-planned communities with developed infrastructure.

Abu Dhabi focuses on:

• premium villas;
• coastal residential projects;
• integrated residential clusters.

This distribution reflects the differences in the positioning of the emirates: Dubai remains a dynamic international center, while Abu Dhabi is strengthening the segment of high-quality, more spacious living.

Growing interest in off-plan real estate

Buyers are increasingly choosing projects under construction due to:

• flexible installments;
• phased payment plans;
• developed infrastructure and lifestyle format;
• investment potential at an early stage.

An additional factor is long-term residency programs and the expansion of freehold zones, which stimulate capital inflows from abroad.

Will there be an oversupply

Despite the scale of the announced projects, the actual pace of housing construction is traditionally lower than planned. This creates a more balanced market dynamics.

The following are expected in the coming years:

• phased implementation of major projects;
• focus on quality and sustainability;
• development of technologically advanced and environmentally friendly communities;
• more careful introduction of the offer to the market.

Short-term pressure is possible in some locations, but high-quality projects in strong areas will maintain stable demand.

What this means for investors

An increase in supply does not automatically mean lower prices. On the contrary, under the following conditions:

• population growth;
• the influx of expats;
• strengthening the tourism sector;
• active infrastructure development

the market continues to demonstrate maturity and strategic planning.

For investors, this means expanding the choice of assets — from the mass segment to premium waterfront projects.

Conclusion

By 2030, the UAE's real estate market will enter a phase of large-scale but more structured growth. The main trend is the development of master-planned communities with an emphasis on a long-term comfortable living environment.