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UAE real estate relishing soaring proptech investment demand

Article-UAE real estate relishing soaring proptech investment demand

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With an array of attractive opportunities in the UAE real estate market, the demand for proptech investments in the Emirate is expected to rise sharply.

UAE real estate firms are looking for new investment opportunities. But they are preferring certain opportunities over others. Most notably, there's huge interest in the $86.5 billion proptech market.

According to a recent report, proptech businesses are gaining a solid presence in UAE real estate. This is not only due to a thriving start-up environment and government support. But it is also due to a strong need for intelligent solutions in one of the world's most promising real estate markets.

STRONG PROPTECH ENVIRONMENT ALREADY PRESENT IN THE UAE

Zoom Property Insights report that over the past five years, proptech start-ups in the UAE have raised over $100 million in investment. Despite the pandemic, UAE proptech companies received $16 million worth of investments. As a result, the UAE is one of the most appealing nations for proptech investment.

The report also conveys continued growth in Dubai's real estate market. As a result, demand for Proptech companies in the emirate will continue to rise. Yet, the UAE’s real estate market will experience slower growth than in previous years.

FUTURE OF THE UAE’S PROPTECH MARKET

The CEO of Zoom Property Insights, Ata Shobeiry, is hopeful about the future of proptech companies in the UAE. He highlights how the country's real estate sector is growing, with the regular development of new projects. So, this provides an opportunity for proptech businesses that can offer innovative solutions.

Shobeiry further stated that recent figures show an increase in the region’s Proptech companies. These companies are also receiving significant investments. They are also gaining momentum among real estate experts and consumers.

According to Zoom Property Insights, the UAE has over 55% of the MENA region's 200+ proptech start-ups.  These figures should continue rising too. This is because more companies are relocating to the emirate giving its attractive real estate market.

Future Market Insights also state the worldwide proptech market could reach $86.5 billion by 2032. This reflects a strong compound annual growth rate of up to 16.8% from $18.2 billion in 2022.

STRONG COMPETITION AS A POSSIBLE THREAT

Even though there's a positive outlook for UAE proptech firms, they could encounter difficulties. The strong competition in Dubai, as well as the related costs, are large barriers.

Furthermore, rigid UAE real estate regulations may make understanding the legal landscape difficult. So, Proptech businesses that have good plans and can execute them are in a strong position.

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS WILL PREVAIL

Despite the challenges, there are many chances for the growth of proptech companies in the region. The tech-savvy citizens of the UAE are seeking innovative solutions as they desire simplified lives.

Proptech enterprises that provide intelligent and simplified solutions for the purchasing, selling, and renting of properties will therefore be in high demand. This is paving the path for the success of these start-ups.

 

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