Interview: How Dubai's maturing real estate market is attracting global capital

FA spoke to Andrew Cummings, head of residential agency at Savills Middle East, about recent shifts in Dubai’s real estate landscape. He shared insights on foreign capital flows, the impact of infrastructure and regulatory reforms, and how new ownership models are influencing long-term investor activity.
August 26, 2025

Dubai’s real estate sector has long been associated with breakneck growth, speculation, and skyline-defining ambition. But the narrative is shifting. With strategic infrastructure, digital innovation, and regulatory maturity at the forefront, Dubai is transforming from a speculative property market into a long-term institutional play — and global capital is responding.

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