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Gulf Business
21-02-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Missed the latest Gulf Business real estate panel? Watch it all here
The Gulf Business Business Breakfast Briefing: Real Estate Edition, held on 20 February 2025 at The Westin Mina Seyahi in Dubai, brought together top industry leaders, investors, and stakeholders to discuss the evolving UAE real estate market. Under the theme 'Breaking Ground: The UAE Real Estate Outlook,' the event provided valuable insights into the future of the property sector across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. The briefing featured three dynamic panel discussions, keynotes from industry leaders, and the prestigious Game Changers Awards. Attendees explored critical market trends, policy shifts, and emerging opportunities shaping the UAE's property landscape. Attendees of Gulf Business' February 20 panel gathering before proceedings kicked off. Gulf Business would like to thank its partners who made this special event possible: Alef Group, IRTH Group, ANAX Developments, Century Financial, GROHE, and Samana Developers. You can view all the photos of the event by clicking to view this If you missed the event, you can catch up on all the action by watching the videos posted below. Panel 1: Will Dubai's Property Boom Continue? Dubai's real estate sector has experienced an unprecedented boom, driven by strong foreign investment, regulatory reforms, and luxury developments. But with global economic uncertainties, fluctuating interest rates, and increasing supply, is the growth sustainable? This panel, moderated by Taimur Khan, Head of Research MEA at JLL , examined key factors influencing Dubai's real estate trajectory over the next five to ten years. Discussions covered the sustainability of the boom, the impact of golden visas on demand, and whether the surge in off-plan sales signals healthy growth or an overheating market. Speakers: Fibha Ahmed, Vice President of Property Sales, Bayut Ravi Bhirani, MD, Anax Developments Stefan Schmied, Leader IMEA, LIXIL International Dounia Fadi, Managing Director, eXP Dubai Panel 2: The New Growth Hubs – Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah While Dubai remains the UAE's real estate leader, other emirates are stepping up as investment destinations. Ras Al Khaimah's Al Marjan Island, Abu Dhabi's government-backed mega-projects, and Sharjah's focus on sustainable luxury housing are reshaping the landscape. Moderated by Gareth van Zyl, Group Editor, Gulf Business , the discussion compared these emerging hubs, exploring investment potential, ROI, and government incentives. Speakers: Issa Ataya, CEO, Alef Group Andrew Thomson, Partner, Head of Real Estate, Hotels & Leisure, Al Tamimi & Company Fouad Bekkar, CEO, Coralytics Panel 3: UAE's Property Market 2025 – The Next Big Moves As the UAE real estate sector matures, increased transparency, homeownership trends, and regulatory shifts are shaping its next phase of growth. The expansion of freehold areas, the evolution of RERA's regulatory role, and improved data access are transforming the market. Moderated by Anand Menon, CEO, LION EDGE Consultancy , this panel explored the future of homeownership, investment hotspots, and the balance between supply and demand. Speakers: Daniel Hadi, CEO Middle East, Engel & Völkers Louis Harding, CEO, Better Homes UAE Osman Celiker, Managing Director, IRTH Group Imran Farooq, CEO of Samana Developers Game Changers Awards & Full Event Recap The event concluded with the Game Changers Awards , recognising individuals and organisations shaping the future of UAE real estate. Winners were honoured for their contributions to innovation, sustainability, and market growth. For those who missed the live event, you can also watch the full event recording here: Stay tuned for more Gulf Business industry briefings, offering unparalleled access to expert insights and networking opportunities.
Gulf Business
06-02-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Speakers, agenda set for Gulf Business' 20 Feb real estate panel
Image credit: Supplied photo/Gulf Business Calling all real estate enthusiasts in the UAE! The GB Business Breakfast Briefing is here, bringing fresh insights into the UAE real estate market. Register for the event Take a look at the event's agenda This event happening on February 20, at 8:00am at The Westin Mina Seyahi Dubai, is a gathering of top real estate professionals, industry experts, and leaders—along with prospective and current real estate investors. Important: Set under the theme 'Breaking Ground: The UAE Real Estate Outlook,' the panel discussion will provide attendees with: An overview of the UAE real estate landscape Future insights into the industry's direction An outline of current trends in the real estate market The driving forces shaping the industry across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. Image credit: Supplied photo/Gulf Business Here is the agenda and speakers who will be participating in this event. Gulf Business Panel- Agenda 08:00 am: Registration & Breakfast 09:00 am: Welcome speech by Manish Chopra, Publisher, Gulf Business 09:05 am: Chair's opening remarks by Gareth van Zyl, Group Editor, Gulf Business 9:20 am: Keynote Speech 9:30 am: Panel Discussion 1 – Will Dubai's Property Boom Continue? Dubai's real estate market has been on a record-breaking run, fuelled by foreign investment, regulatory reforms, and a surge in luxury developments. However, with interest rates fluctuating and supply concerns emerging, will this growth continue, or is a slowdown on the horizon? This panel will break down the key drivers behind Dubai's real estate boom and examine the factors that could shape its trajectory over the next five to ten years. Key Themes: Can the boom be sustained? Examining potential headwinds such as interest rates, rising supply, and global economic shifts. Foreign investment and golden visas – how policy changes are reshaping demand from high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. The rise of off-plan sales and luxury developments – are we entering an overheating phase or still seeing healthy growth? Speakers: Firas Al Msaddi , CEO and Founder, fäm Properties Fibha Ahmed , Vice President of Property Sales, Bayut Imran Farooq , CEO, Samana Developers Ravindra Bhiranji , MD, Anax Developers Representative from Century Financial (Spokesperson TBC) Image credit: Supplied photo/Gulf Business 10:00 am: Q&A 10:15 am: Keynote speech 10:20 am: Panel Discussion 2 – The New Growth Hubs: Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi & Sharjah While Dubai dominates the UAE's real estate spotlight, other emirates are making their mark as investment destinations. Ras Al Khaimah's Al Marjan Island developments, Abu Dhabi's mega-projects, and Sharjah's shift toward luxury and sustainable housing are changing the landscape. How do these markets compare in terms of ROI, growth potential, and investor sentiment? Key Themes: Ras Al Khaimah: How Al Marjan Island and the Wynn Resorts project are redefining the emirate's real estate appeal. Abu Dhabi: The role of government-backed investment zones and major projects like Yas Island in attracting foreign capital. Sharjah: The emergence of high-end, sustainable developments and whether Sharjah's affordability advantage will continue. Speakers: Tatiana Veller , MD, Stirling Hospitality Thierry Delvaux , CEO, Equitativa (Emirates REIT) Representative from Sharjah's ALEF Group – (Spokesperson TBC) 10:50 am: Q&A 11:05 am: Keynote Speech 11:15 am: Panel Discussion 3 – UAE's Property Market 2025: The Next Big Moves As the UAE's real estate sector matures, transparency, homeownership trends, and regulatory shifts are driving the next phase of growth. This discussion will explore how Dubai's freehold expansion, new data transparency measures, and the evolving role of RERA will shape investor confidence and overall demand in 2025 and beyond. Key Themes: The rise of homeownership in the UAE – what's driving the trend, and how is it changing buyer profiles? Expansion of freehold areas – how recent policy moves are creating new investment zones and reshaping the property map. Improving market transparency & data access – the impact of better reporting tools on pricing trends and investment strategies. Dynamic RERA index – its evolving role in ensuring price stability and market confidence. Supply vs. demand – will growth continue, or is the market approaching saturation? Speakers: Daniel Hadi , CEO Middle East, Engel & Völkers Taimur Khan , Head of Research & Development, JLL Louis Harding , CEO, Better Homes UAE Representative from Grohe – (Spokesperson TBC) 11:45 am: Q&A 11:55 am: Game Changers Awards Ceremony 12:15 pm: Closing Remarks For sponsorship opportunities and for event tickets details, please email Manish Chopra
