The UAE real estate market remains one of the country’s strongest sectors and continues to play a central role in economic growth. Demand from both domestic and international buyers has remained steady, supported by government planning, major infrastructure development and continued foreign investment.
The market was valued at AED 302.65 billion in 2024 and is forecast to grow to AED 486.2 billion by 2030, according to analysis from Research and Markets¹. This reflects an estimated CAGR of 8.06%. Growth is being driven in part by rising demand and the use of new technology including AI, blockchain, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). By 2023, more than 80% of listings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were available online and over 60% of buyers began the purchasing process through digital platforms. This trend is expected to strengthen.
Lifesize Plans Dubai, part of an Australian company specialising in life-size architectural projection, entered the UAE market in 2023 in response to these changes. The company offers tech-based visual tools that allow customers to walk through full-scale property layouts before building begins. The aim is to reduce design changes and give buyers greater confidence.
Georges Calas, CEO of Lifesize Plans Dubai commented: “The UAE real estate sector is entering a new era of data-driven growth. Technologies such as AR and VR, among others are not just add-ons, but also redefining how properties are conceptualized, marketed, and sold. By immersing clients in hyper-realistic environments, we bridge the gap between imagination and reality, driving faster decisions and smarter investments, which is a necessity as demand continues to increase and buyers become more selective with how and where they are investing their money.”
As the UAE strengthens its position as a global real estate hub, PropTech solutions are playing a growing role. Companies such as Lifesize Plans Dubai are working with developers seeking transparency, visual accuracy and improved buyer experiences. Government innovation strategies and increased digital adoption are expected to continue driving this shift.