Dubai Embraces U.K. Style Real Estate Evolution
By Firas Al Msaddi, CEO, fäm Properties: Dubai’s property sector is entering a new era—one defined not just by record-breaking transactions but by maturity, professionalism, and a hunger for truth. In this evolution, the U.K. market serves as both a benchmark and a blueprint.
Real estate success now hinges on transparency
With its well-established systems for open data, consumer education, and sustainability compliance, the U.K. property market provides an invaluable reference point. More than 90% of U.K. property searches now begin online, with trusted platforms like Rightmove and Zoopla offering price histories, area comparisons, and time-on-market metrics. Government data, including detailed sales records from HM Land Registry, is regularly updated and publicly accessible. Transparency is the standard, not the exception.
DXBinteract becomes key tool for investors
Dubai is moving in the same direction—with momentum. The Dubai Land Department has taken decisive steps to enhance transparency, and DXBinteract, created by fäm Properties, is now at the forefront of that movement. This advanced platform enables brokers, buyers, and investors to analyse market trends with precision, track pricing patterns, and make decisions backed by hard data instead of guesswork.
Although building classification data is not yet published, DXBinteract is quickly becoming the gold standard for local property intelligence. Like the U.K.’s Costar and EG Radius, it provides a centralized, user-friendly source of truth for transaction volumes, market cycles, and pricing dynamics—tailored specifically to the region.
Sustainability is redefining commercial value
Commercial real estate in the U.K. is also showing Dubai what’s next. Green-certified properties there command up to 12.3% higher rents, as reported by Knight Frank, and sustainable compliance is not just encouraged—it’s required. Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) ensure buildings meet stringent performance metrics, leading to better tenants, longer leases, and increased asset value.
Dubai’s developers are taking note. As global tenants prioritize ESG criteria, there’s a rising demand for energy-efficient buildings. Investments are flowing into performance upgrades, and DXBinteract is poised to capture and eventually classify this shift as the region develops its own building-grade metrics.
U.K. property data inspires Dubai’s progress
The message is clear: sustainability, data transparency, and consumer-centric tools are not luxuries—they’re necessities. Dubai is not just catching up to the U.K.—it’s laying the foundation to leap ahead, backed by smart tools, visionary leadership, and a growing appetite for global best practices.