Dubai sees rental growth despite price increases: CBRE

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Updated 16 July 2022
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Dubai sees rental growth despite price increases: CBRE

  • Jumeirah recorded the highest average sales rate per square foot at 2,079 dirhams, in the apartments segment of the market, while Palm Jumeirah recorded the highest average sales rate per square foot at 3,365 dirhams, in the villas segment

RIYADH: Dubai's residential market saw transcations rise 33.3 percent in June compared to 2021, driven by off-plan and secondary market sales, a report showed.

The total number of transactions stood at 7,941, US CBRE said in its Dubai Residential Market Snapshot.

Off-plan sales increased by 46.7 percent and secondary market sales rose by 24.4 percent.

For the year to date, total transaction volumes reached 38,901, the highest total recorded since 2009.

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• Average rents in the 12 months to June 2022 have increased by 21.7 percent, with average apartment and villa rents increasing by 21.2 percent and 24.7 percent respectively.

• As at June 2022, average apartment and villa rents stood at AED85,294 and AED255,437 per annum respectively, according to CBRE.

Average prices increased by 10.1 percent in the year to June 2022, including apartment prices that went up by 8.7 percent and villa prices that went up by 19.3 percent.

As at June 2022, average apartment prices in Dubai stood at 1,103 dirhams ($300) per square foot and average villa prices stood at 1,324 dirhams per square foot, reflecting 25.8 percent and 8.3 percent below the peak rates, respectively, compared to late 2014.

Jumeirah recorded the highest average sales rate per square foot at 2,079 dirhams, in the apartments segment of the market, while Palm Jumeirah recorded the highest average sales rate per square foot at 3,365 dirhams, in the villas segment.

Average rents in the 12 months to June 2022 have increased by 21.7 percent, with average apartment and villa rents increasing by 21.2 percent and 24.7 percent respectively,

As at June 2022, average apartment and villa rents stood at 85,294 dirhams and 255,437 dirhams per annum respectively, according to CBRE.

Palm Jumeirah witnessed the highest average annual apartment and villa rents, where asking rents on average were 218,413 dirhams, followed by Al Barari, where asking rents on average were 889,225 dirhams.


Egypt’s non-oil exports rise 17% as trade deficit narrows

Updated 28 January 2026
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Egypt’s non-oil exports rise 17% as trade deficit narrows

RIYADH: Egyptian non-oil exports increased by over 17 percent year on year in 2025, reaching approximately $48.6 billion, new figures showed.

Latest foreign trade indicators released by the country’s Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade revealed the trade deficit narrowed by 9 percent over the 12 months, reaching around $34.4 billion, according to a statement.

This supports Egypt’s ambition to enter the global top 50 in trade performance, boost exports to $145 billion a year, and narrow the trade deficit.

It also aligns with the country’s efforts to streamline procedures, maximize the benefits of trade agreements, and protect local industry in line with international agreements.

The newly released data said: “Egyptian gold exports also saw a substantial increase, reaching $7.6 billion in 2025 compared to $3.2 billion in 2024, an increase of $4.4 billion.”

It further indicated that the largest markets for Egyptian non-oil exports in 2025 included the UAE, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia, as well as Italy and the US. 

The most important export sectors included building materials at $14.9 billion, chemicals and fertilizers at $9.4 billion, and food industries at $6.8 billion.

In October, Egypt’s credit rating was raised by S&P Global to “B” from “B-,” while Fitch reaffirmed its “B” rating, citing reform progress and macroeconomic stability.

S&P said at the time that the upgrade reflects reforms implemented over the past period by the country, including the liberalization of the foreign exchange regime, which boosted competitiveness and fueled a rebound in growth.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly also said at that time that both rating agencies’ decisions signal confidence in the government’s reform agenda and its expected returns.

In September, Egypt’s Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation reported that the economy expanded 4.4 percent in fiscal year 2024/25, driven by a strong fourth quarter when gross domestic product growth hit a three-year high of 5 percent.

This reflects the impact of the more flexible exchange rate regime adopted since March 2024, which has helped stabilize the balance of payments and restore investor confidence.