Dubai real estate enters a new growth phase as market nears pre-2008 highs

Zawya

30-04-2025

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - As Dubai's property market surges toward pre-2008 peak levels, real estate developers are adopting a more calculated approach to expansion in 2025, pivoting from aggressive growth. [1] LEOS Developments, in the past 18 months, has launched nine distinctive projects across Dubai, each reflecting a shift toward diversification, sustainability, and design-led living.
With rising prices, saturated prime districts, and increased competition for investor attention, industry leaders are recalibrating strategies to spread risk and maintain long-term value. This strategic approach is most visible in newly emerging districts. For example, in Dubailand, where average price-per-square-foot rose 38% in 2024 according to primary data, LEOS recently unveiled Weybridge Gardens 4, a mid-rise residential development offering 294 units, including private-pool sky villas and wellness-inspired rooftop amenities. The project exemplifies a wider trend of lifestyle-driven housing designed for a new generation of investors seeking returns without compromising on quality or innovation.
In Greenwood, LEOS is developing Kensington Gardens, part of a 3.95 million square meter master community designed around sustainable infrastructure, wellness, and British-inspired architecture. With over 90% sold, it reflects the growing demand for lower-density alternatives to Dubai's more saturated hubs.
These projects form part of LEOS' broader over AED 5 billion pipeline, which spans multiple districts and market segments, from urban residences in JVC to wellness-first communities like Knightsbridge in Meydan's District 11. This portfolio diversification is not just a growth strategy, but a response to shifting investor priorities of stable returns, livability, climate-adaptive infrastructure, and more recently sustainability.
Sustainability in amenities such as solar panel systems, smart water infrastructures, and biodiversity strategies, as seen in the Knightsbridge project, respond to both environmental mandates and evolving investor expectations.
As Dubai's market continues to evolve, LEOS Developments is positioning itself not only as a prolific builder, but as a forward-thinking player redefining how and where investment value is created in the city.
Press contact:
Selena Abu-Ras, Account Executive, [e-mail]
About LEOS Development
LEOS Developments is an award-winning international property and lifestyle developer. Born in the UK in 2013, LEOS has been expanding its presence in the Middle East with the release of world-class residential communities in Meydan, Jumeirah Village Circle, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Dubailand & Greenwood. The company is renowned for its innovative British designs and specialises in residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate, offering services ranging from land sourcing to asset management. With nine projects currently underway in the UAE, LEOS continues to solidify its reputation for delivering exceptional developments. With a proven track record in delivering quality developments, LEOS has transformed old courthouses and built premium residential properties in sought-after locations like Mayfair, London. Its mission is to create an exemplary standard of living for residents by delivering quality properties that integrate successfully with the environment and community, bringing British and European quality standards to the UAE real estate market.
[1] https://www.globalpropertyguide.com/middle-east/united-arab-emirates/price-history