What is the significance of "Horizontal Development" in the Dubai market?

Horizontal developments, such as villas and townhouses, are considered a defensive asset class due to their relative scarcity. Currently, villas and townhouses make up only 17.4% of Dubai's market, while apartments account for 83%. This supply const…

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Horizontal developments, such as villas and townhouses, are considered a defensive asset class due to their relative scarcity. Currently, villas and townhouses make up only 17.4% of Dubai's market, while apartments account for 83%. This supply constraint makes properties in DAMAC Islands less susceptible to market corrections and provides stronger long-term appreciation potential. Because there is a limited availability of such developments, particularly those integrated with water and eco-features, they command a valuation premium from both international investors and end-users seeking established lifestyles.

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