How did villas become "Fortress Assets" with a 34.7% increase in transaction value?

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Ali Faizan Syed · Accepted Answer

In 2024, villas established themselves as the ultimate Fortress Asset, posting a 34.72% increase in transaction value. While apartments make up the vast majority (83%) of Dubai's market, villas and townhouses represent only 17.4% of total inventory. This extreme scarcity, combined with a post-pandemic shift toward low-density, spacious living, has caused villa prices to almost double since 2020, reaching an average of AED 14,605 per square meter. Data from the report highlights that villa investors who entered in 2021-2022 realized AED 1.85 billion in gains by 2024. Furthermore, the 7% Scarcity Rule applies here: with only 7% of Dubai being waterfront and even less having beach access, these limited assets command a massive premium. When land inventory for these units eventually hits zero, the owners will be the ones dictating the market price.

How did villas become "Fortress Assets" with a 34.7% increase in transaction value?

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