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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 here
Take a look at the event’s agenda here
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: Don’t miss Gulf Business’ next real estate panel
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.
Here is the agenda and speakers who will be participating in this event.
Gulf Business Panel-Breaking Ground: The UAE Real Estate Outlook
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)
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 [email protected]
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