General info on Dubai Residential

 Who are Dubai Residential?

Dubai Residential REIT is a Shariah-compliant, income-generating real estate investment trust backed by Dubai Holding. Its portfolio spans 35,700+ leased units across 21 thriving Dubai communities—including City Walk, Bluewaters, and Meydan Heights. The REIT brings retail investors access to one of the region’s largest and most stable rental portfolios.          

Financial Highlights & Valuation

• Gross Asset Value: AED 21.63B (USD 5.89B)   
   
• Net Rental Yield: 6-7%    
   
• Occupancy Rate: 97% (+4% rise in occupancy)    
   
• Tenant Retention: 87% (+5% YoY)   
   
• Projected Dividend: 80%+ net profit distribution (semi-annual)   
   
• Revenue: +18% revenue growth per leased unit (2023–2024)   
   
• IPO Raise Target Up to USD 500 million  
   
• Implied Valuation: AED 13.9B – 14.3B (USD ~3.8–3.9B)   
   

Note: Backed by a mature asset base developed by Dubai Holding subsidiaries like Dubai Asset Management, the REIT combines institutional oversight with resilient long-term rental demand.

Strategic Roadmap

• Capital Unlocking: Transforming a private real estate portfolio into a listed income vehicle.  
   
• Dividend Focus: Offering predictable semi-annual payouts aligned with long-term leases 
   
• GCC Market Benchmark: Setting the stage for future REIT activity across the region 
   
• Retail + Institutional Access: Built to serve diverse investor profiles. 
   
• Stability + Growth: Strong yield with exposure to a booming rental market 
   

More on Dubai Residential REIT

From demographic booms and soaring property prices to pro-investment reforms, here’s why the Dubai Residential REIT IPO is turning heads.

• Backed by Dubai Holding – One of the UAE’s largest landowners and developers.
• Stable Rental Yields – Targeting 80%+ profit distribution with 97% occupancy.
• Dubai Real Estate Advantage – Rising population, pro-investment reforms, and 15% YoY property price growth.
• Shariah-Compliant – Fully aligned with Islamic investment principles.
• IPO Timing – First DFM listing of 2025 with strong market momentum.