From the tallest skyscrapers to autonomous taxis, Dubai has long been synonymous with innovation. Now a new wave of changes is also covering the housing market: smart homes are not becoming a luxury but a standard.

In an era where the phone controls not only calls but also your home, technology is turning Dubai's apartments and villas into smart spaces, who care about comfort, safety and resource savings.

What is a smart home?

Smart home is a living space equipped with an automation system that allows you to control lighting, climate, security and household appliances via a smartphone or voice commands.

In Dubai, such solutions have already become part of premium and even business-class real estate.

What technologies make homes “smart”?

Smart lighting systems
‍Automatic adjustment of the brightness and color of the light depending on the time of day and your preferences.

Climate control
‍The house adjusts the temperature and humidity by itself to save energy and maintain comfort.

24/7 security systems
‍Facial recognition cameras, motion sensors, remote access to door locks.

Energy saving
‍Smart meters and home appliance controls reduce electricity and water costs.

Integration with voice assistantsAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and others already “understand” commands in several languages, including Arabic and English.

Why are smart homes changing Dubai's real estate market?

1. Rising demand for innovations

Buyers — especially young professionals and families from Europe and Asia — expect smart homes when they buy them.

2. Increasing property values

Objects with automation systems are sold at a higher price and are delivered faster than similar ones without technology.

3. Long term savings

Energy-saving solutions reduce bills, which means that they increase the attractiveness of housing for tenants.

4. Compliance with sustainability standards

Dubai is actively implementing smart city principles, and smart homes are a key element of this strategy.

Smart homes in Dubai are:

premium villas with integrated smart management systems

luxury apartments with automation and panoramic views

modern apartments for business people equipped with smart solutions

new projects where smart technologies come as standard.

Most houses are already being rented out equipped with smart systems, and this will not surprise anyone in Dubai!

The future is already here

Experts predict that by 2030 up to 80% of premium and business properties in Dubai will have built-in smart systems. This means that investors who buy such properties today will be among the market leaders tomorrow.

Smart homes in Dubai are not just a trend, but a new normal. They make life more comfortable, safer and more economical, and investments more profitable.