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UAE Real Estate ReportQ4 2019

CONTENT

03EDITORIAL NOTE

04ABU DHABI

14DUBAI

25NORTHERN

33AL AIN

40UAE PRICE COMPARISON

42OXFORD ECONOMICS

EMIRATES

43AL TAMIMI & CO.

JOHN STEVENSMSC, BSC (HONS), MRICS

Managing Director /Director - Asset Management

As regional/global economic and geo-political headwinds prevail, the UAE continues to roll out strategies and initiatives aimed at diversifying the economy, building resilience and improving the UAE’s competitiveness on the global stage.

This report looks back at the changes that have occurred in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Northern Emirates since 2009, and provides Asteco’s opinion on the prospects for 2020 and beyond.

2019 HIGHLIGHTS

Although Sales prices and Rental rates remained in contraction, the Real Estate market continued to mature throughout 2019.

Whilst the Leasing sector benefited from the implementation of direct debit and credit checks, the Sales market profited from the launch of the Real Estate Investment Opportunities (REIOs) initiative (aimed at attracting a wider range of Real Estate Investors to the Emirate), under which several investment products will be offered including:

• Collective Real Estate investment funds;• Partial title deeds procedures;• A Lease-to-Own system; and• Investment portfolio applications.

Another notable announcement of 2019 was the formation of the Higher Real Estate Planning Committee. The new committee, comprising leading government and industry figures, has been tasked to deliver a more sustainable balance between supply and demand.

These establishments were welcomed by industry leaders and participants; however, the effect of these new policies and initiatives are expected to take a couple of years to filter through before they have a meaningful impact on the market.

A more direct and immediate impact for Tenants and Investors was the rise in the number and range of incentives offered by Landlords and Developers.

Investors profited from absorbed Agent fees, reduced/no down-payments and flexible/longer post-handover payment terms.

In fact, the Dubai Land’s Department (DLD) recorded transaction volumes at an 11-year high in 2019, assisted by increased affordability, improved sentiment and more flexibility. It should be noted, however, that this figure includes newly registered units that could have been sold previously, meaning an increased number of handovers would result in a rise in ‘transaction volumes’.

Tenants, on the other hand, benefitted from rent-free periods of up to 3 months, the waiver of agency/administration fees, lower or deferred security deposits, and the absorption of relocation, utility and/or maintenance charges, as well as gift vouchers.

In an increasingly competitive market, the importance of professional property management and maintenance services has become increasingly crucial and will help proactive Landlords differentiate themselves from the competition.

2020 OUTLOOK

2020 looks to build on the wide ranging stimulus packages, budgets and reforms announced in 2018/19. These included Abu Dhabi’s AED 50 billion ‘Ghadan 21’*, improvements to property laws and visa regulations, as well as Dubai’s largest-ever annual budget worth AED 66.4 billion for 2020 (as part of the wider AED 196 billion, 3-year Plan (2020 – 2022)). The initiatives seek to boost the economy as a whole and support the much anticipated launch of Expo 2020.

Expo 2020 is anticipated to improve overall market sentiment, particularly with the inflow of a significant number of short term visitors. There has been much speculation and discussion over whether these short term guests can be converted to long term Residents.

Irrespective, the lead-up to and execution of the exhibition has and will continue to showcase the UAE and help project the national brand onto the global stage. Again, there has been much speculation on how this may result in a rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the short term.

Whilst the ownership structure and the ability to buy income-generating property at a good yield, without capital gains tax and property tax, represent excellent opportunities for international Investors, the UAE is in need of wealth-creating industries in order to generate employment/business opportunities and increase its population.

On a local level, lowering the entry point for secondary property mortgages and balancing new supply will remain the most challenging task for 2020.

On a global scale, prolonged geo-political and trade tension could have an adverse effect on the economy and ultimately the Real Estate market in the UAE.

MEDIUM TO LONG TERM OUTLOOK

With the recent Tender approval for the civil works and construction of package D of stage two of the UAE’s national railway (worth AED 4.6 billion and stretching over 145 km), the UAE will further manifest itself as a leading land-sea-air multimodal transport hub connecting the Far East with the West, and thus attract human and physical capital with a long term view on living, investing and doing business in the country. Stage D will connect key ports in Fujairah and Khorfakkan to manufacturing, production and population centres at the Dubai border with Sharjah. On completion in 2024, the network will link Saudi Arabia to the UAE and Oman.

In addition, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which was launched in 2013 to develop a modern-day version of the land-based Silk Road Economic Belt and the Maritime Silk Road of the 21st Century, will promote the UAE as an international trading hub.

These large-scale infrastructure projects, coupled with the advancing regulatory, financial and physical developments on a local and federal level will ensure a positive future outlook for the UAE.

* See page 5 for further details.

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EDITORIAL NOTE

Abu DhabiTHE CAPITAL CITY

RECESSION

2009-2011

RECOVERY AND GROWTH

2012-2014STABILISATION

2015DOWNTURN

2016-2019• Rapid Real Estate demand growth in an

undersupplied market was followed by substantial corrections in Rental rates and Sales prices, which dropped in excess of 60% from their peak in Q4 2008 as a result of the global financial crisis.

• The decline in Rental rates led to a strong Leasing market with increased internal Tenant movement to quality properties.

• Transaction levels picked up towards the end of 2011 leading to take-up of new Residential properties in well planned projects.

• However, with the amount of stock available, Salesprices continued to decline.

• Subdued business growth put pressure on the Office market resulting in decreased Rental rates across all quality grades.

• The market began to show signs of recovery in 2012 and rates stabilised throughout the year. Asteco recorded a marked increase in Rental rates and Sales prices from the end of 2012 due to improved sentiment.

• Several new prime and high end projects were handed over during this period. As a result, rates for inferior quality stock advertised at above market averages corrected.

• Internal Tenant movement and flight-to-quality prevailed as people took advantage of the options available.

• Transaction levels improved in line with increased job security and market confidence leading to Tenancy upgrades and a rise in home ownership.

• Off-plan Sales also recommenced during 2013 and 2014.

• Residential Sales prices rose considerably by approximately 50% compared to their lowest point.

• The Office market was relatively stable, with lower quality space noting marginal declines whilst superior units recorded minimal increases.

• Limited new supply resulted in moderate increases in Rental rates and Sales prices in 2015, especially during the first half of the year, whilst remaining broadly stable thereafter.

• The drop in oil prices prompted a general slowdown in Investment, whilst Sales demand focused on completed rather than off-plan properties.

• Several Residential projects were launched between 2016 and 2019, recording high demand levels.

• More than 18,400 Residential units were delivered, putting further downward pressure on Rental rates and Sales prices, particularly for completed projects.

• As a result, Apartment and Villa Rental rates recorded an average decrease of 29% and 20%, respectively, since the end of 2015, whilst Sales prices declined by 29% and 11%.

• Transaction volumes for newly launched projects offering competitive Sales prices and payment plans increased. Demand for completed projects, on the other hand, softened mainly due to the high down payment required by the Central Bank.

• The Abu Dhabi Development Accelerator Programme ‘Ghadan 21’, a three year (2019 - 2021), AED 50 billion economic development strategy, was launched in 2018 with the aim to stimulate business and investment growth.

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2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 20192017

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Report - Q4 20195

APARTMENTSNO. OF UNITS

VILLASNO. OF UNITS

OFFICESSQ.M.

COMPLETED IN COMPLETED IN EXPECTED IN

Abu Dhabi Real Estate Report -

4,100 1,100 8,700

1,050 350 1,800

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Q4 20196

ABU DHABI SUPPLY

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DEMAND - COMPLETED


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RENTAL RATES

SALES PRICES

2019 HIGHLIGHTS 2020 OUTLOOK

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2019 recorded the delivery of circa 6,500 Residential units, comprising 5,200

Apartments and 1,400 Villas.

Approximately 50,000 sq.m. of Office space was handed over this year including, but

not limited to Al Jewn Tower (in Danet Abu Dhabi), SADEM on Al Raha Beach, a new

Office complex in Rawdhat and Al Wafra Square on Al Reem Island.

Residential project launches included Saadiyat Grove, Al Reeman Phase II, Saadiyat

Reverve and Lea by Aldar, Al Jurf by IMKAN, Al Jubail Island, Wahat Yas by Wahat Al

Zaweya Real Estate Development, Al Maryah Vista by Webridge Properties, as well as a

new Residential development on Yas Island by Siadah Development.

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Apartments and Villas recorded average annual Rental declines of 7% and 4%,

respectively. This is predominantly due to the overall supply-demand imbalance.

Interest in new Office space was limited resulting in an overall drop in Rental rates of

6% over the year. Several Grade B Commercial buildings, however, recorded

decreases of 8% to 10%.

Multiple cheque payments and rent-free periods have become the norm, particularly

in the lower to mid end market.

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Although Sales volumes for completed Apartments remained subdued, demand for

Villa plots within Aldar projects such as Al Reeman Phase II, Saadiyat Reserve and Lea

remained strong.

Average Apartment Sales prices decreased by 8% in 2019, with some highly priced

projects decreasing between 15% and 20%.

The decline in Villa Sales prices was less pronounced at approximately 4%, with Al

Reef Villas recording the most prominent drop.

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Approximately 10,500 Residential units are anticipated for completion in 2020. The

majority of the upcoming supply is located within the following Investment Zones:

- Reem Island - 1,850 units;

- Al Raha Beach - 3,800 units;

- Yas Island - 1,300 units; and

- Saadiyat Island - 240 units.

Similar to previous years, a number of projects are expected to be delayed and will

ultimately spill over into 2021.

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Upcoming supply during a period of subdued demand will exert further pressure on

Rental rates for all asset classes.

Residential and Commercial Landlords will continue to offer discounted rates,

incentives and flexible payment terms.

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Further Sale price declines are expected for the Residential sector in 2020.

The proposed Rent-to-Own scheme available for a selection of Aldar projects is

expected to boost interest.

Similar to 2019, Buyer demand will continue to focus on competitive price points and

attractive payment plans for off-plan and near complete projects offered by major

Developers.

2019

2020

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* It is important to note that whilst a number of projects may have received completion certificates, Asteco does not consider a project delivered until the handover process has been initiated, or the units are available for lease in the open market.

ABU DHABI HIGHLIGHTS AND OUTLOOK

ABU DHABI ISLAND

INVESTMENT AREA

(All figures in AED 000’s p.a.)

PRIME PROPERTIES

HIGH END PROPERTIES

ABU DHABI ISLAND

Central Abu Dhabi

Corniche

Khalidya / Bateen

INVESTMENT AREA

Al Raha Beach

Marina Square

Saadiyat Beach

Shams Abu Dhabi

TYPE 3 BEDROOMS2 BEDROOMS1 BEDROOM

MID TO LOW END PROPERTIES

ABU DHABI ISLAND

Central Abu Dhabi

Corniche

Khalidiya / Bateen

INVESTMENT AREA Al Reef

OFF ISLAND Khalifa & MBZ City

ABU DHABI AVERAGE

ANNUAL % CHANGE

% CHANGE SINCE PEAK (2008)

% CHANGE SINCE MARKET LOW (2012)

% CHANGE SINCE 2ND PEAK (2015)


2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

- - - - 125 125 125 128 123 108 108

- - - 120 130 130 140 145 145 138 128

- - - - 156 165 175 191 178 156 140

- - - 165 165 165 180 193 185 183 170

- - - - 230 235 265 275 253 215 203

- - - 220 250 255 255 275 248 240 235

165 110 90 80 85 85 90 95 90 85 80

185 135 120 95 85 105 120 120 90 88 83

185 135 120 90 85 105 120 123 113 98 85

- - 110 110 100 100 110 115 110 103 90

- - - - 80 85 100 105 98 85 70

- - - - - 110 120 130 120 113 103

- - - 95 95 110 115 115 98 80 73

250 140 140 130 110 135 145 150 139 123 106

280 160 160 155 125 135 150 153 138 123 113

280 160 160 140 125 155 160 165 146 123 113

- - 155 145 140 150 155 161 155 143 130

- - - - 110 130 140 148 133 115 108

- - - - - 150 175 179 174 167 148

- - - 130 130 150 175 154 143 113 106

290 175 175 160 130 165 175 177 170 155 148

365 240 240 225 180 225 245 243 203 173 145

365 230 230 190 155 210 215 213 190 173 158

- - 205 200 185 190 200 205 190 175 170

- - - - 140 170 175 185 175 155 140

- - - - - 190 210 233 213 200 175

- - - 165 165 170 195 193 173 150 140

145 85 70 60 55 70 75 76 75 68 55

155 120 95 80 70 80 80 86 85 74 63

215 120 100 80 100 100 105 103 103 82 73

225 145 145 120 100 105 120 125 115 105 91

265 145 145 110 90 140 145 148 133 122 105

325 175 175 155 130 155 170 165 148 127 115

155 120 100 75 65 80 80 81 79 71 58 225 130 130 95 90 110 120 121 111 95 80 325 170 170 125 110 135 145 146 138 123 109

- - - - 60 70 80 83 79 67 59 - - - - 75 85 100 104 103 88 73 - - - - 90 100 130 130 120 109 95

- 75 55 40 40 60 65 70 70 58 53 - 90 60 45 45 85 90 95 94 84 74 - 115 80 70 65 110 120 126 124 114 104

165 111 95 85 83 94 101 105 98 88 79 246 135 131 121 113 130 141 146 137 121 109 323 179 178 162 148 175 189 194 177 159 146

- -32% -15% -11% -2% 14% 8% 4% -7% -10% -10% - -45% -3% -8% -6% 15% 8% 4% -6% -11% -10% - -45% -1% -9% -9% 18% 8% 3% -9% -10% -8%

-55%

-11%

-30%

-58%

-9%

-29%

-57%

-5%

-28%

2019

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78

80

83

69

85

71

51

61

53

54

50

74

-7%

2019

138

169

103

105

105

123

99

138

105

66

81

74

70

72

103

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2019

203

235

140

143

148

168

135

160

140

93

106

101

88

103

140

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Q4 20198

ABU DHABI APARTMENT RENTAL RATES

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0 0500 5001,000 1,0001,500 1,5002,000 2,0002,500 2,500

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

1,750

1,350

1,300

1,225

1,100

1,425

1,550

1,650

1,700

1,600

1,425

1,300

500

550

825

1,000

1,025

975

875

800

750

1,750

1,100

900

975

925

1,175

1,425

1,500

1,500

1,275

1,275

1,125

2,450

1,250

1,250

1,130

1,050

1,325

1,475

1,500

1,400

1,275

1,100

950

1,750

1,100

900

1,015

930

1,175

1,200

1,300

1,300

1,225

1,100

950

1,175

1,475

1,500

1,375

1,225

1,100

950

2,000

1,025

1,025

1,000

965

1,175

1,375

1,375

1,250

1,100

950

940

1,400

1,100


ABU DHABI APARTMENT SALES PRICES

ABU DHABI ISLAND

Khalidiya / Bateen

Mushrif / Karama / Manaseer

Nahyan Camp / Muroor

INVESTMENT AREA

Al Raha Beach

Al Reef

Hydra Village

Saadiyat Island - Beach Villas

Hidd Al Saadiyat

OFF ISLAND

Al Raha Gardens

Golf Gardens

Khalifa City

Mohamed Bin Zayed


ABU DHABI AVERAGE

ANNUAL % CHANGE




TYPE 5 BEDROOMS4 BEDROOMS3 BEDROOMS


2008 20192009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 20182019 2019

395 275 235 210 190 185 185 185 185 170 168

390 235 220 180 170 195 180 170 170 165 165

163

158

365 260 250 195 175 170 160 160 158 148 145

- - - - 220 250 250 255 205 185 185

- - 115 130 105 120 135 145 140 123 110

143

178

100

- - - - - 90 90 103 105 93 84

- - - - 275 295 295 310 310 300 298

- - - - - - - - - - -

380 205 185 175 165 175 190 193 183 173 158

- - 265 240 190 210 225 225 220 215 183

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360 190 155 125 100 130 135 133 133 125 125

- - 170 110 95 123 108 108 108 108 108

378 233 202 173 168 177 178 180 174 164 157

- -38% -13% -14% -3% 6% 0% 2% -3% -6% -4%

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-10%

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460 290 310 225 230 240 230 225 195 180 175

455 270 260 230 210 190 190 185 185 175 168

430 290 283 210 210 213 200 200 190 173 160

- - - - 300 255 255 263 250 240 228

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225

- - 140 155 125 150 160 168 163 150 139

- - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - 305 295 330 375 375 335 325

- - - - - - - - - - 320

420 230 210 210 200 210 243 245 218 188 175

- - 200 285 260 255 260 260 253 235 195

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400 205 180 150 135 170 150 150 150 140 130

- - 195 135 128 145 140 140 140 130 125

433 257 224 203 208 214 214 219 211 195 181

- -41% -13% -9% 2% 3% 0% 2% -4% -7% -7%

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-21%

-4%

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530 325 330 280 255 270 245 240 220 203 200

535 315 345 260 240 250 265 255 233 198 188

535 290 325 268 265 250 260 260 228 185 183

- - - - - 320 320 320 310 275 260

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- - - - - - - - - - 540

475 240 260 270 270 285 290 290 250 215 205

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ABU DHABI VILLA RENTAL RATES

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600

560

520

540

745

845

835

800

750

660

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1,190

900

825

770

730

890

1,115

1,115

1,050

985

870

770

1,200

860

850

810

770

870

1,020

1,020

960

940

920

910

1,375

1,550

1,550

1,550

1,535

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1,400

1,300

1,300

850

850

600

660

660

630

565

530

510


ABU DHABI VILLA SALES PRICES

(All figures in AED per sq.ft. p.a.)

TYPE

* Includes developments such as Al Maryah Island, Aldar HQ, International Tower, Nation Towers, Ittihad Towers, etc.

** The average percentage change calculation excludes Prime Stock

FITTED*

FITTED

SHELL AND CORE

GOOD

TYPICAL BUILDING

ABU DHABI AVERAGE**

ANNUAL % CHANGE




PRIME PROPERTIES

QUALITY STOCK

MATURE STOCK


2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

- - - - - - 215 215 210 190 190

320 179 156 135 111 114 111 118 104 100 94

- - 125 107 91 91 91 95 84 81 79

228 154 111 98 81 79 79 79 79 71 66

135 129 93 65 65 65 67 67 67 60 58

228 154 121 101 87 87 87 90 83 78 74

- -32% -21% -16% -14% 0% 0% 3% -7% -6% -5%

-69%

-20%

-22%

177

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2019

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ABU DHABI OFFICE RENTAL RATES


1 Al Bandar – Raha Beach

2 Al Bateen Wharf

3 Al Gurm

4 Al Maqtaa

5 Al Muneera – Al Raha Beach

6 Al Nahyan Camp

7 Al Raha Gardens

8 Al Rayanna

9 Al Reef

10 Al Zeina – Al Raha Beach

11 Baniyas

12 Bateen Airport Area

13 Bateen Area

14 Bawabat Al Sharq

15 Capital District (ADNEC)

16 CBD / Tourist Club Area

17 Corniche

18 Danet Abu Dhabi

19 Eastern Mangroves

20 Golf Gardens

21 Hydra Village

22 Khalidia / Al Hosn / Al Manhal

23 Khalifa City A

24 Khalifa City B

25 Maryah Island

26 MBZ City

27 Mina

28 Mushrif / Karama / Manaseer / Muroor

29 Officer’s City30 Rawdhat Abu Dhabi

31 Reem Island - Marina Square

32 Reem Island – Najmat Abu Dhabi

33 Reem Island – rest of Shams Abu Dhabi

34 Reem Island – City of Lights

35 Reem Island – The Gate District

36 Rihan Heights

37 Saadiyat Beach District

38 The Hills

YASISLAND

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ABU DHABI PROPERTY MAP

DubaiTHE CITY OF INNOVATION

RECESSION

2009-2011

RECOVERY AND GROWTH


2014-2015DOWNTURN

2016-2019• The Dubai Real Estate market has gone through

significant fluctuations over the years. Following the introduction of a decree allowing International Freehold Ownership in 2002, the market recorded rapid growth up until Q1 2009.

• This period was marked by large scale developments and project launches. The Real Estate market was fuelled by both strong demand from a rapidly expanding economy and workforce (leading to double digit Rental growth and Investor returns) and, more problematically, Investor speculation.

• With the onset of the global financial crisis, loss of confidence, erosion of capital and drying-up of liquidity, speculators were driven from the market. This resulted in significant value contractions and ultimately the collapse of fundamentals underpinning the Real Estate market.

• Asteco also recorded noticeable Tenant migration from neighbouring Emirates due to decreased Rental rates in Dubai.

• Sales activity remained subdued although transaction levels picked up slightly by the end of 2011.

• Many projects were delayed, put on hold or cancelled.

• The market began to show signs of recovery in 2012 when the Euro Crisis and Arab Spring conflict led to Dubai being an attractive alternative and ’safe’ haven to invest and live in.

• In November 2013, Dubai was awarded to host Expo 2020, which led to growth in market confidence, a rise in new project launches and increased Sales prices and Rental rates.

• Whilst increased job security and market confidence created demand for Tenants to upgrade, rapid Rental growth also restricted Residents to move within Dubai and thus resulted in an upsurge in relocations to the Northern Emirates in search of more affordable housing.

• In anticipation of the growing Investor demand, the Dubai Government doubled the land registration fee to 4%, and introduced new loan-to-value rules to limit property speculation.

• The market peaked in Q2 2014 and corrected thereafter due to a combination of factors such as the reduction in LTVs, low oil prices and a strong US Dollar.

• Rental rates remained broadly stable as the handover of new supply was slower than anticipated.

• Due to the substantial number of launches witnessed in the previous years, concerns of an oversupply and lack of demand particularly for high end properties motivated Developers to focus on the mid and affordable housing sector, and to offer incentives such as extended payment plans during the post-completion stage.

• Lower deposits also made off-plan Sales a more attractive option compared to the minimum 25% down payment required for a mortgaged property.

• 2016 and 2017 recorded a significant amount of new project launches and deliveries resulting in steady declines in Sales prices and Rental rates. Whilst new project announcements eased off in 2018 and 2019, additional supply continued to have a downward effect on rates.

• The number and range of incentives increased as Landlords tried to retain Tenants and increase take-up, whilst Developers tried to motivate Buyers.

• A market driven by Tenants and Investors and an increased number of people looking for value-for-money options resulted in affordable developments outperforming luxury accommodation in terms of transaction activity.

• Developers increasingly offered smaller, off-plan units at lower price points with flexible post-completion payment plans, which resulted in an increase in first-time Buyers and End-users as home ownership became more accessible to people who were previously unable to jump on the property ladder due to high down payments.

• Initially, this resulted in a drop in demand for completed properties, but the slowdown in new project launches and the increased affordability led to a rise in transaction volumes in the secondary market .

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APARTMENTSNO. OF UNITS

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OFFICESMILLION SQ.FT.

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DEMAND - COMPLETED


SUPPLY*

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SALES PRICES


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A total of 31,000 Residential units were handed over in 2019, comprising

approximately 23,600 Apartments and 7,400 Villas, with communities such as Damac

Hills, Dubai Hills Estates and Akoya Oxygen accounting for the bulk of completions.

The Commercial sector recorded the delivery of circa 3.1 million sq.ft. of new Office

space.

Whilst construction activity for committed projects continued, the pace of new

launches, particularly from secondary Developers, eased over 2019 in response to

lower demand and growing supply.

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•

•

Although Dubai’s Real Estate market continued to mature throughout 2019 in line

with increased transparency and improved regulatory conditions, Rental reductions

remained commonplace in the majority of developments.

However, these lower Rental rates also enabled more Tenants to upgrade in terms of

size, quality and/or location.

Apartments, Villas and Offices recorded average declines of 11%, 10% and 12%,

respectively.

•

•

•

•

Apartment, Villa and Office Sales prices continued their downward trajectory during

2019, declining by an average of 13% to 15%.

Increased affordability opened the market to a wider Investor pool and facilitated a

rise in End-users and first time Buyers.

Asteco noted a marked rise in enquiries with focus on affordable properties.

In fact, according to Dubai Land’s Department (DLD) data, transaction volumes

recorded an 11-year high in 2019.

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•

•

New supply for 2020 is estimated at close to 50,000 units and 2.5 million sq.ft. of

Office space, although, similar to previous years, some of this is expected to spill over

into 2021.

We will continue to see project launches from Master Developers with

construction-linked and post-completion payment plans.

Calls from industry leaders/experts for a short term curb on new projects in order to

restore the supply-demand balance are expected to increase.

•

•

With more supply expected for handover in 2020, retention will become increasingly

important and can be achieved through competitive rates/incentives and

proactive/professional Property Management.

Nonetheless, further pressure on Rental rates across all asset classes is expected for

the year as economic uncertainties limit newcomers to the market.

•

•

•

Whilst Rental rates are expected to contract further, Sale price declines are likely to

ease in 2020, particularly for newly launched projects, as development costs are

approaching the lowest practical level.

Secondary property prices are, however, expected to record additional drops.

Developers, banks and other financial institutions will need to lower entry points to

boost Sales.

2020

2019

Q4 201917


DUBAIHIGHLIGHTS AND OUTLOOK

DIFC

DOWNTOWN DUBAI

PALM JUMEIRAH

SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD

BUSINESS BAY

DUBAI MARINA

GREENS

JUMEIRAH BEACH RESIDENCE

JUMEIRAH LAKES TOWERS

DEIRA

DISCOVERY GARDENS

DUBAI SPORTS CITY

INTERNATIONAL CITY

JUMEIRAH VILLAGE


HIGH TO LUXURY END

MID TO HIGH END

AFFORDABLE


DUBAI AVERAGE

ANNUAL % CHANGE





- - - 73 80 103 113 113 105 100 90 - - - 115 130 158 173 158 160 145 120 - - - 145 170 198 235 230 190 190 175

133 85 70 68 80 98 118 115 115 95 83 185 120 100 100 125 160 170 175 160 130 115 275 165 150 150 180 228 245 240 225 190 170

200 113 90 90 95 135 150 135 130 110 98 228 145 120 120 140 175 208 198 175 155 138 300 200 170 170 190 223 243 255 235 200 180

160 83 70 68 83 98 113 100 95 90 80 203 130 105 100 110 148 148 130 125 115 110 290 175 120 120 135 195 200 175 165 150 125

- - 55 45 60 90 93 93 85 70 65 - - 85 70 85 130 135 135 125 105 90 - - 115 100 125 178 180 185 170 150 140

130 78 63 63 75 105 113 98 90 70 68 180 110 90 80 100 140 158 143 125 105 98 245 160 125 115 135 178 210 205 190 155 145

120 65 58 55 65 85 83 95 95 75 68 160 88 78 75 100 135 148 143 130 115 100 180 130 115 105 130 155 173 175 175 145 135

115 85 73 70 80 108 118 115 105 95 80 168 118 95 90 100 135 163 148 140 115 103 203 148 115 110 140 175 200 193 185 160 140

110 65 50 45 55 83 90 90 75 65 58 160 85 65 65 75 110 133 125 115 95 83 210 118 85 85 100 148 168 153 150 130 110

88 48 40 37 35 68 65 65 60 50 48 103 55 55 53 53 85 90 90 85 70 63 138 83 75 70 75 135 133 113 115 95 88

100 58 45 38 45 70 70 72 65 55 48 135 85 70 53 70 83 80 80 85 85 83 - - - - - - - - - - -

- - - 35 40 59 65 74 65 55 48 - - - 45 55 88 98 105 90 75 68 - - - - - - - - 125 100 85

70 44 27 23 24 43 46 50 45 40 35 93 63 39 53 38 65 63 65 63 55 53 - - - - - - - - - - 75

- - - 35 45 70 65 73 60 55 50 - - - 53 70 95 103 105 95 80 70 - - - 80 90 120 130 138 135 110 100

118 68 57 53 61 85 91 90 85 74 65 157 96 82 75 88 118 127 127 118 102 91 216 131 114 107 128 159 170 172 162 142 127

- -42% -16% -7% 15% 39% 7% -1% -6% -13% -12% - -39% -14% -8% 16% 35% 8% 0% -7% -14% -11% - -39% -13% -6% 19% 24% 7% 2% -6% -13% -11%

-51%

9%

-36%

-47%

11%

-35%

-47%

7%

-33%

2008 20192009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 20182019 2019

85

-10%

73

90

73

58

58

58

70

55

43

40

40

30

40

58

110

-9%

105

128

98

90

90

93

93

70

55

75

60

45

58

83

150

-10%

158

158

115

120

130

120

125

100

85

-

75

70

80

114

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DUBAIAPARTMENT RENTAL RATES

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2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

2,050

1,000

750

700

900

1,225

1,300

1,210

1,300

1,175

975

900

1,800

1,100

1,000

925

1,050

1,900

1,750

1,600

1,450

1,250

1,125

1,000

2,000

1,100

925

925

1,000

1,525

1,625

1,370

1,300

1,200

1,025

925

2,700

1,600

1,500

1,300

1,350

1,875

1,875

1,700

1,750

1,650

1,425

1,300

1,600

700

550

550

600

825

975

950

900

850

725

600

1,400

850

700

650

750

1,200

1,250

1,150

1,150

1,125

975

850

1,250

550

500

450

450

825

885

850

855

800

650

525

1,700

1,050

825

775

950

1,400

1,375

1,365

1,350

1,250

1,050

900

1,100

600

500

475

500

875

925

950

900

800

725

600

2,700

1,400

1,300

1,100

1,300

2,200

2,325

2,200

1,900

1,700

1,525

1,350

1,050

500

425

325

350

675

710

700

700

650

550

450

2,800

1,500

1,175

1,100

1,400

2,000

2,000

1,720

1,700

1,500

1,350

1,225


DUBAIAPARTMENT SALES PRICES

ARABIAN RANCHES

DUBAI SILICON OASIS (CEDRE VILLAS)

DUBAI SPORTS CITY (VICTORY HEIGHTS)

JUMEIRAH

JUMEIRAH PARK

JUMEIRAH VILLAGE

MEADOWS

MIRDIF

PALM JUMEIRAH

SPRINGS

THE LAKES

UMM SUQEIM

DUBAI AVERAGE

ANNUAL % CHANGE







2008 20192009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 20182019 2019

275 140 125 125 155 213 215 203 195 155 145

- - - 150 175 220 223 205 170 165 150

- - - 150 155 205 195 180 175 155 150

325 160 140 140 155 195 215 190 190 175 163

- - - - - 195 220 218 210 175 165

130

135

125

150

153

- - - 90 125 155 163 160 160 145 120

325 180 180 180 210 230 238 233 210 195 190

240 100 80 80 90 138 133 130 120 105 93

375 270 275 275 325 350 350 333 320 275 245

250 125 105 105 140 163 195 180 180 145 135

- - - 170 200 220 228 223 220 190 175

95

165

88

215

123

158

325 160 140 135 160 215 250 195 190 180 170

314 179 162 152 179 213 225 206 195 175 152

- -43% -9% -6% 18% 19% 5% -8% -5% -11% -13%

-56%

-9%

-38%

-13%

155

133

335 180 160 160 220 285 300 243 235 190 183

- - - 170 200 230 225 213 195 170 168

- - - 165 180 220 250 215 210 180 175

400 190 160 160 185 238 275 253 210 195 185

- - - - - 250 290 245 245 200 188

- - - 110 150 165 178 170 170 145 125

173

143

158

170

183

108

350 240 200 200 225 250 275 260 260 225 210

260 120 110 105 115 165 155 150 150 130 115

550 340 315 315 400 495 485 420 400 390 350

- - - - - - - - - - -

- - - 260 280 290 283 275 270 245 235

180

100

315

-

220

400 190 160 160 180 290 275 260 240 220 210

388 223 204 186 219 261 271 244 231 206 183

- -43% -8% -9% 18% 19% 4% -10% -5% -11% -11%

-58%

-7%

-38%

-10%

183

165

425 265 250 250 285 365 343 303 285 250 220

- - - 180 260 275 253 235 200 190 190

- - - 220 275 320 350 305 300 245 220

450 225 200 200 220 310 350 285 270 230 215

- - - - - 295 340 290 275 255 230

- - - 145 165 180 210 208 185 160 150

205

170

200

195

225

140

425 265 225 225 265 285 310 285 285 250 230

275 165 125 125 140 175 175 175 170 150 135

800 450 450 450 500 723 725 675 600 500 465

- - - - - - - - - - -

- - - 340 350 350 400 363 350 330 260

210

115

440

-

260

490 230 210 210 230 313 305 290 270 245 235

482 274 246 224 259 311 314 290 274 245 222

-43% -10% -9% 15% 20% 1% -8% -6% -11% -9%

-57%

-5%

-36%

-7%

220

206

DUBAIVILLA RENTAL RATES

0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 3,0002,500 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 3,0002,500

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

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2,200

850

750

750

950

1,225

1,150

1,000

1,150

1,100

950

825

1,000

700

550

475

500

725

850

825

800

750

725

625

1,500

850

750

750

900

1,125

1,250

1,150

1,150

1,050

925

800

1,500

725

650

550

800

1,175

1,175

1,100

1,100

1,000

800

675

1,100

600

500

475

550

850

975

950

850

750

650

575

2,200

1,000

850

850

1,000

1,300

1,350

1,150

1,300

1,200

1,000

850

2,750

1,800

1,550

1,500

1,800

3,000

2,850

2,475

2,500

2,400

2,100

1,900

1,800

850

650

650

900

1,100

1,075

950

1,100

1,000

825

700


DUBAIVILLA SALES PRICES


BARSHA HEIGHTS (FORMER TECOM)BUR DUBAI

BUSINESS BAY

DIFC

JUMEIRAH LAKES TOWERS

SHEIKH ZAYED ROAD

DUBAI AVERAGE

ANNUAL % CHANGE





TYPE

Q4 201922

-72%

9%

-25%

350 105 75 60 55 85 100 110 48 95 85

360 150 110 90 80 95 105 108 100 100 85

- - - 75 70 100 103 88 90 90 75

525 370 230 220 225 220 235 255 250 245 215

235 100 60 50 50 90 95 98 95 95 80

425 215 160 140 140 175 180 185 165 150 120

350 173 114 96 94 117 126 130 127 122 114

- -51% -34% -16% -2% 24% 8% 3% -2% -4% -7%

2008 20192009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

68

-12%

78

65

195

63

98

104

DUBAIOFFICE RENTAL RATES

JUM

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AH

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2,500

1,100

850

750

750

825

975

975

900

800

725

600

2,200

1,250

900

750

700

975

1,225

1,250

1,250

1,000

875

725

4,250

1,900

1,900

1,800

1,700

1,800

1,875

1,925

1,900

1,650

1,500

1,350

2,000

900

650

550

550

925

1,075

975

850

800

675

600

0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 4,5002,500 3,000 3,500 4,000

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019


DUBAIOFFICE SALES PRICES


1 Bluewater Island

2 JBR

3 Dubai Marina

4 Palm Jumeirah

5 Umm Suqeim

6 Jumeirah

7 Jumeirah Bay Island

8 City Walk

9 Sheikh Zayed Road

10 La Mer

11 Pearl Jumeirah

12 Bur Dubai

13 Dubai Maritime City

14 Port Rashid

15 Rigga Al Buteen

16 Deira

17 Downtown Jebel Ali

18 Al Furjan

19 Discovery Gardens

20 Jumeirah Park

21 Jumeirah Islands

22 Jumeirah Lakes Towers

23 Springs / Meadows

24 Emirates Hills

25 The Lakes

26 The Greens

27 Barsha Heights (Tecom C)

28 Al Barsha

29 Business Bay

30 Downtown Dubai

31 DIFC

32 Dubai Design District

33 Dubai Healthcare City Phase 2

34 Culture Village

35 Dubai Festival City

36 Al Nahda

37 Al Qusais

38 Muhaisnah

39 Jumeirah Village Triangle

40 Jumeirah Village Circle

41 Dubai Hills Estate

42 Living Legends

43 Al Barari

44 Meydan

45 Dubai Creek Harbour

46 Commercial District

47 Golf District

48 Logistic District

49 Aviation District

50 Al Maktoum International Airport

51 Expo 2020

52 Residential District

53 Dubai Investment Park

54 Green Community

55 Dubai Production City (IMPZ)

56 Jumeirah Golf Estates

57 Victory Heights

58 Dubai Sports City

59 MotorCity

60 Dubai Studio City

61 Damac Hills

62 Remraam

63 Mudon

64 Arabian Ranches

65 Dubailand

66 The Villa

67 Liwan

68 Dubai Residence Complex

69 Dubai Silicon Oasis

70 International City

71 International City Phase 2 & 3

72 Al Warqaa

73 Mirdif

74 Uptown Mirdiff75 Town Square

76 Akoya Oxygen

311

311

311

611

611

611

11

11

44

44

2

1

322

18

1920

28

5

54

17

56

50

51

48

49

47

46

53

62

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59

60

64

61

63

75

42 43

41

65

40

39

55

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68

76

70

74

73

4

26

24

25

23

21

27

30

44

35

3233

29

6

1114

13

107

12

31

8

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15

36

37

72

71

38

34

45

52

66

To Sharjah

To Abu Dhabi

Arabian Gulf

Q4 201924

DUBAIPROPERTY MAP

Northern EmiratesTHE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF THE ARAB WORLD

RECESSION

2009-2012

RECOVERY AND GROWTH


2015-2016DOWNTURN

2017-2019• Following strong Rental growth due to Residents being priced out of

neighbouring Dubai, Rental rates recorded rapid declines as a result of the financial crisis at the end of 2008.

• Consequently, a large number of Tenants took the opportunity to relocate to Dubai to avoid the long commute to work.

• Leasing activity in the Northern Emirates was slow and many new buildings that were delivered during this period remained vacant.

• Whilst Dubai and Abu Dhabi saw signs of recovery at the end of 2011 and 2012, the Northern Emirates only started to gain momentum in early 2013. RAK was the exception and witnessed limited traction due to partially completed master-planned communities.

• Rental rates in the Northern Emirates bottomed out in the beginning of 2013.

• Rising rates in Dubai accelerated increases in Sharjah, which fuelled the recommencement of previously stalled projects, specifically in the areas closest to Dubai, namely Al Nahda and Al Khan.

• The Villa market in Ras Al Khaimah recorded strong Sales activity as value-for-money options were readily available.

• The Sharjah Office sector, however, remained stagnant and experienced only a 4% growth over the period due to limited demand.

• The interdependence between Dubai and the Northern Emirates manifested due to the slowdown recorded in Dubai, which resulted in a stagnant Rental market in the Northern Emirates.

• The availability of superiorproducts led to marginal rate reductions in more mature buildings as Tenants upgraded to newly-built accommodation.

• Continuous handovers of affordable units in Dubai encouraged Tenants to move (back) to the Emirate, and stalled relocations to the Northern Emirates.

• The Office sector in Sharjah remained flat due to the supply-demand imbalance.

• Subdued market activity resulted in modest average declines in Rental rates across all sectors and Emirates.

• Despite Rent reductions and increased incentives, Tenants still opted for affordable units in Dubai.

• Diverse initiatives implemented over the last three years focused on promoting long term economic sustainability.

The line graph above demonstrates the average percentage Rental trend on a quarterly basis. Sharjah Ajman Umm Al Quwain Ras Al Khaimah Fujairah

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Northern Emirates Real Estate Report - Q4 201926

RENTAL RATES

PROJECT LAUNCHES

INCENTIVES SUPPLY DEMANDRENTAL RATES

PROJECT LAUNCHES

INCENTIVES SUPPLY DEMAND

SHARJAH

AJMAN

UMM AL QUWAIN

RAS AL KHAIMAH

FUJAIRAH

TRENDS

Northern Emirates Real Estate Report -


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The growing supply of properties at reduced Rental rates in neighbouring Dubai resulted in an increased

number of Residents in the Northern Emirates, particularly in Sharjah, relocating closer to their place of work

(Dubai).

In addition, the handover of units in master plan communities such as phase 2 of Nasma Residences (184 Villas

and Townhouses) along Emirates Road (E611), as well as stand-alone projects in the various Emirates,

prompted Tenants looking for better quality specifications and facilities to move internally.

In fact, typical Apartment buildings in Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah recorded Rental reductions of 19% and 16%,

respectively, due to the new inventory.

Similar to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the local governments of the Northern Emirates introduced larger budgets and

more diversification strategies to stimulate the economy and boost investment.

As such, a legislation published early in the year, allowing non-Arab nationals without a UAE Residency Visa to

purchase properties in Sharjah on a 100-year renewable Lease, resulted in increased transaction volumes.

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•

•

•

Whilst subject to further delays, the rise in self-contained, master plan communities is expected to attract more

Tenants from existing, more mature developments, once complete and if priced competitively.

This increase in supply, coupled with continuous handovers in Dubai, will result in further drops in Rental rates

across all sectors.

As in 2019, Landlords and Developers are likely to offer incentives and discounts in order to retain Tenants and

boost property Sales.

In addition to increased spending on infrastructure development and pro-active government initiatives, the

Northern Emirates will continue to launch tourism projects to accelerate business and employment growth.

2019 2020

Q4 201927

NORTHERN EMIRATESHIGHLIGHTS AND OUTLOOK

SHARJAHTYPICAL

HIGH END

AJMAN

UMM AL QUWAIN

RAS AL KHAIMAHTYPICAL

HIGH END

FUJAIRAH

NORTHERN EMIRATES AVERAGE

ANNUAL % CHANGE







2008 20192009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 20182019 2019

44 32 24 23 23 29 31 33 31 25 30

44 32 24 23 25 35 39 39 38 35 31

42 30 26 25 22 27 29 32 31 26 22

37 21 20 20 20 20 22 23 23 22 20

43 30 26 23 22 29 33 38 34 26 26

19

29

19

19

20

43 30 26 23 33 45 45 38 34 37 34

39 24 23 23 23 30 32 43 40 35 30

42 28 24 23 24 31 33 36 34 29 26

- -32% -16% -6% 5% 28% 7% 9% -4% -15% -10%

-49%

-1%

-33%

-10%

32

28

24

63 41 32 30 33 37 37 36 36 32 39

63 41 32 30 36 51 58 56 52 60 48

47 33 28 27 26 35 39 35 35 32 27

48 30 28 28 27 27 29 30 30 28 27

55 35 32 31 55 60 63 63 65 58 52

55 35 32 31 28 38 39 40 40 38 34

23

43

24

23

45

27

49 30 29 30 30 38 43 49 49 40 39

54 35 30 29 33 41 44 44 44 41 36

- -35% -14% -3% 13% 22% 7% 1% -1% -7% -12%

-43%

-8%

-33%

-13%

34

31

76 51 42 40 44 52 54 52 53 43 56

76 51 42 40 48 70 73 70 71 78 65

66 49 40 40 38 45 50 51 50 43 36

53 40 38 38 38 38 40 40 40 34 32

65 49 43 40 80 93 110 100 98 82 70

65 49 43 40 38 47 50 50 50 42 40

34

57

33

30

65

37

59 45 40 42 40 47 50 64 64 58 56

66 48 41 40 46 56 61 61 61 54 48

- -27% -14% -3% 16% 21% 9% 0% 0% -11% -11%

-35%

-7%

-32%

-12%

50

43

NORTHERN EMIRATESAPARTMENT RENTAL RATES

AL MAJAZ

AL QASIMIAH

AL NAHDA

AL KHAN (AL MAMZAR)

ABU SHAGARA

AL YARMOOK

AL WAHDA

CORNICHE

SHARJAH AVERAGE

ANNUAL % CHANGE







20192008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 20182019 2019

45 35 28 23 23 32 40 41 39 34 31

40 29 23 23 23 34 38 33 31 27 24

45 35 29 28 27 36 41 44 35 30 27

45 35 29 29 28 34 42 39 38 37 29

40 29 24 22 20 31 34 32 33 28 26

37 29 24 23 20 23 24 26 28 24 20

28

21

25

28

22

18

40 29 23 23 23 34 39 39 37 29 27

48 35 30 28 26 37 48 48 44 36 33

43 30 25 23 22 29 35 34 32 29 25

- -28% -19% -5% -4% 3% 19% -2% -5% -10% -13%

-47%

4%

-35%

-10%

24

30

23

65 43 33 31 32 45 53 58 55 41 39

60 41 30 29 31 43 45 39 39 33 31

64 41 33 30 32 48 55 55 51 39 36

65 41 35 33 33 44 53 63 63 49 45

62 41 32 27 25 34 42 42 40 34 31

52 34 30 29 24 28 28 28 29 27 25

61 41 31 29 31 45 50 57 45 38 36

37

28

34

41

29

23

31

63 45 40 40 41 60 65 64 53 46 42

62 39 32 30 29 39 44 45 43 36 33

- -36% -19% -6% -3% 35% 13% 2% -5% -16% -9%

-52%

6%

-33%

-10%

40

30

75 58 47 38 45 68 75 73 66 52 52

70 57 47 42 40 55 58 55 55 47 43

80 58 47 45 46 60 75 73 65 55 52

80 58 47 45 43 63 78 80 73 57 56

70 49 40 34 32 50 53 54 53 43 42

65 44 38 36 33 48 48 48 45 40 38

70 48 40 38 42 63 68 65 63 50 44

50

39

48

52

36

35

42

75 58 50 54 55 73 80 78 75 64 62

73 51 42 40 39 54 59 58 56 48 45

- -31% -16% -6% -3% 39% 8% -1% -4% -13% -6%

-56%

9%

-31%

-10%

53

41

SHARJAHAPARTMENT RENTAL RATES

AL KHAN (TYPICAL)

AL KHAN (HIGH END)

AL TAAWUN

AL NAHDA

AL MAJAZ (TYPICAL)

AL MAJAZ (HIGH END)

AL MAMSHA*

AL ZAHIA*

AL JADA*

AED per sq.ft.

*Leasehold ownership (up to 100 years) for all nationalities

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1,000

365

545

365

395

420

525

650

815

750


SHARJAHAPARTMENT SALES PRICES

Northern Emirates Real Estate Report -

AL TAAWUN ROAD

CORNICHE AREA

AL WAHDA

AL QASEMEH

CLOCK R/A

AL YARMOOK

INDUSTRIAL AREA

SHARJAH AVERAGE

ANNUAL % CHANGE





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100 50 45 45 45 50 40 40 40 40 34

111 55 49 49 48 48 49 48 48 44 40

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Arabian Gulf

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DUBAI

SHARJAHFUJAIRAH

RAS AL KHAIMAHUMM AL QUWAIN

AJMAN

SHARJAH

1 Abu Shagara

2 Al Khan

3 Al Majaz4 Al Nahda

5 Al Qasimiyah

6 Al Taawun

7 Al Wahda

8 Corniche / Buhaira

9 Khaledia

10 King Faisal and

King Abdul Aziz Streets

Mina Al Arab

Marjan Island

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1 Mina Al Arab

2 Marjan Island3 Al Hamra

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Northern Emirates Real Estate Report - 32 Q4 2019

NORTHERN EMIRATESMAP

Al AinTHE GARDEN CITY

RECESSION

2009-2012

RECOVERY AND GROWTH


2015DOWNTURN

2016-2019• As with the other Emirates, the Residential sector in Al Ain recorded a

rapid drop in Rental rates in 2009 following the recession in Q4 2008.

• Apartment and Villa Rental rates decreased by 46% and 29% respectively, from their peak in 2008 until the end of 2012.

• The Office sector followed a different trend as Rental rates continued to increase until late 2009, but declined significantly thereafter. This was mainly due to a general lack of supply at the time.

• Residential Rental rates stabilised in the beginning of 2013 and recorded notable growth in the latter half of the year.

• The delivery of new, quality Villa projects resulted in a rapid increase in Rental rates due to good levels of demand.

• Apartment Rental growth was less pronounced with moderate increases of 9% and 8% in 2013 and 2014.

• Office Rental rates continued to decrease due to the delivery of new Office inventory. This had an adverse effect on occupancy rates, particularly in existing, inferior quality Commercial Villas.

• Whilst Apartment Rental rates recorded minor increases in 2015, Villa and Office Rents remained broadly stable until the end of the year when they softened marginally.

• Low oil prices led to a reduction in government spending in the UAE as a whole, and thus to a slowdown in the Al Ain Real Estate market activity.

• Bearish market sentiment coupled with companies downsizing and the reduction in staff housing allowances have put pressure on the Al Ain Real Estate market.

• Apartment and Villa Rental rates recorded average decreases of 27% and 22% since the end of 2015, whereas Office and Retail Rents declined by 18% and 11%, respectively.

• However, quality Residential communities with supporting facilities enjoyed healthy demand levels translating into higher occupancy rates.

• A number of Residential and Commercial buildings were delivered in different areas in Al Ain, including the Al Jimi Mall extension, as well as the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium Development, which comprises Residential, Office and Retail components.

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AL AIN | HISTORIC REVIEW


2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 20192017

Al Ain Real Estate Report - Q4 201934

TRENDS RENTAL RATES PROJECT LAUNCHES INCENTIVES SUPPLY

Al Ain Real Estate Report -

SUPPLY*•

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RENTAL RATES Residential Rental rates recorded further decreases, with Apartments and Villas

declining by 9% and 2%, respectively, over the year.

Drops were more pronounced at the lower end of the market, whereas, good quality

communities with supporting facilities continued to be the preferred choice for

Tenants and generally achieved higher occupancy levels.

Office and Retail Rental rates softened by 6% and 4%, respectively, in 2019, with lower

quality Commercial units located in the Senaya area noting the highest decrease.

Discounts on renewal and flexible payment terms became the norm.

No major supply was delivered in 2019 with the exception of the Al Jimi Mall

extension.

Transaction activity was limited across all asset classes.


Rental declines recorded over the last two years are likely to lead to increased,

localised activity with Tenants seeking value-for-money options.

The Retail sector is expected to remain under pressure and Rental rates will contract

further.

The Al Ain Real Estate market is expected to remain relatively unchanged in 2020.

No major supply is expected for delivery in 2020. However, a number of Villas under

different Emirati Housing development schemes are due for handover this year.

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AL AINHIGHLIGHTS AND OUTLOOK


MATURE BUILDINGS

NEW BUILDINGS

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PRIME COMPOUNDS

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2008 20192009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 20182019 2019

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AL AINAPARTMENT RENTAL RATES


MATURE VILLAS

Al Jimi, Town Centre Zaker, Others*

Al Towaya

Prime Compounds

RECENT BUILD

Al Jimi, Town Centre Zaker, Others*

Al Towaya

Prime Compounds

AL AIN AVERAGE

ANNUAL % CHANGE






* Includes Al Khabisi, Al Muwaiji, Al Manasir and Al Masoudi areas

Q4 201937

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 20192008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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1,825

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1,700

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AL AIN AL AINOFFICE RENTAL RATES RETAIL RENTAL RATES

Town Centre

Al Jimi

Al Khabisi

Al Muwaiji

Al Masoudi

Zaker

Al Towaya

East Airport District

Hili

Al Oattara

Al Buraimi

Al Mutaredh

Al Jahili

AlMutawa’a

Al Sarooj

Al Shuwaimah

Aflaj

Al KhrairDefence

Al Shuaibah

Al Aqabiyya

Zoo District

Falaj Hazza’a

Asharej

Al Markhaniya

Al Dahmaa

Al Bateen

Al Maqam

Gharebah

Al Salamat District

Al Yahar South

Al Yahar North

Al AinInternational

Airport

SULTANATE OF OMAN

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AL AINPROPERTY MAP

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Abu Dhabi Ajman Al Ain Dubai Fujairah Ras Al Khaimah Sharjah Umm Al Quwain Market Low Market Peak

Mar Jun Dec Dec MarSep Sep SepMar Mar MarMar Jun Jun JunSep Dec DecMar Jun Sep DecMar Jun Sep DecMar Jun Sep DecMar Jun Sep DecMar Jun Sep DecMar Jun Sep DecJun Sep Dec

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 2019 20202017

UAE PRICE COMPARISON

Price Movement from 2009 to 2019

Arab Spring and Euro Crisis u UAE equals safe haven Global financial crisis bursts Real Estate bubble Merger: Aldar & Sorouh

Expo 2020 announced

UAE Central Bank mortgage cap Qatar diplomatic crisis

OPEC oil production cut u Oil prices bottoming out

Brexit

Merger: FGB and NBAD

UAE Centennial Plan 20712071

Abu Dhabi AED 50 Billion Stimulus Package50Billion

Emaar & Aldar – Strategic Partnership

100 Years Leasehold for Non-Arabs in Sharjah100YEARS

Oil Price Fluctuations & Trade Tensions

Largest-Ever Budget AED 66.4 Billion

Freehold Law for Investment Zones

Trump

5 Years Multiple Entry Tourist Visa

ABU DHABI

AL AINSHARJAH

UMM AL QUWAINRAS AL KHAIMAH

FUJAIRAH

AJMAN

DUBAI

66.4 Billion

Oxford Economics -

We have nudged up our forecast for non-oil GDP growth in 2020 to 3.0% from 2.8% previously (after an estimated 1.6% in 2019) on the back of a 17% increase in government spending in Dubai’s 2020 budget. Overall GDP growth is also raised slightly to 2.3% from some 1.9% in 2019. But at the same time, downside risks to the outlook have risen given the sharp escalation of tensions between the US and Iran that threatens to draw in the rest of the Gulf region. For 2021-22 we forecast a slight slowdown in GDP growth to 2.2% a year.

The Dubai government announced its largest ever budget for 2020, with expenditure planned at AED66.4bn (after AED56.8bn in 2019 and AED56.6bn in 2018), and underlined its commitment to a successful implementation of Expo 2020 by setting aside a further AED9.2bn for the event. This is on top of the three-year AED50bn stimulus plan announced by the Abu Dhabi government in H2 2018 that will continue boost the UAE economy this year.

However, downside risks to the forecast appear to be rising. Current economic momentum is stalling with the non-oil PMI down to just 50.2 in December and barely remaining in expansionary territory.

The UAE is exposed to the rising tensions between the US and Iran, and heightened tensions could have a pronounced impact on the economy. This does not require the UAE to be drawn into conflict – the economy would be affected by any disruption to oil exports via the Strait of Hormuz. Moreover, tourism, international trade and FDI – all key pillars of the UAE economy – are vulnerable to the perceived risk of conflict and could feel the effects of the current tensions in Q1 2020 and beyond.

GDP GROWTH FORECAST FOR 2020 RAISED TO 2.3%…The OPEC+ production cut agreement is holding back the contribution from the oil sector through 2019 and into 2020. We now expect the UAE’s quota to be extended through to 2021 and there is a risk that further cuts may be needed to support global oil prices despite recent US-Iran tensions. We have nudged up our 2020 GDP growth forecast to 2.3%, but the outlook for 2021-22 remains similarly subdued.

Key drivers in the oil sector over the next few years are:

• Flat oil output• Oil prices marginally below break-even

…AND A PICK-UP IN NON-OIL SECTOR EXPECTEDNon-oil GDP growth has slowed and was only 0.2% y/y in Q1 2019. Q2 data for the UAE has not been released but Dubai expanded 2.2% y/y in Q2, up slightly from Q1. However, momentum seems to have slowed in H2 2019; since reaching its highest quarterly average in more than four years in Q2 2019, the PMI for the non-oil sector has dropped and was only just in expansionary territory at 50.2 in December. We continue to expect non-oil growth of 1.6% in 2019 but with the risks skewed to the downside.

Policymakers have reacted, and expansionary fiscal policy and an improving investment climate, particularly in Dubai ahead of Expo 2020, should stimulate a recovery in the non-oil sector. Indeed, the planned expenditure rise in Dubai’s 2020 budget has led us to raise our forecast for non-oil GDP growth in 2020 to 3.0%, before a slowdown to 2.8% in 2021.

The pick-up in non-oil GDP growth this year is based on:

• Stimulus plans in Abu Dhabi and Dubai• Strong tourism and rising FDI in Dubai• Gradual improvement in global economy• Improved banking conditions• Stabilization of residential property prices

STEADY GROWTH OVER THE MEDIUM TERMThere are several positive factors seen keeping GDP growth at just over 2% pa in the medium-term:

• Diversification strategy• Business conditions will support investment• Domestic political stability

UAE: Inflation UAE: Real GDP growth

% year % year

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ABU DHABI: FOREIGN FREEHOLD OWNERSHIP OF LAND AND VILLAS WITHIN INVESTMENT AREASIn 2019, the Abu Dhabi Government issued Law No. (13) of 2019 amending certain provisions of Law No. (19) of 2005 on Real Estate Ownership (“Law”). The Law implements major changes to the rules on foreign ownership of real estate in Abu Dhabi.

Foreign individuals (non-UAE/non-GGC nationals) and companies wholly or partially owned by such individuals (“Foreign Owners”) can now own land and villas on a freehold basis within designated investment areas of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Freehold ownership means ownership of land to the exclusion of all others, unrestricted in time. It is a superior interest to the rights previously available to Foreign Owners.

Previously, the laws restricted Foreign Owners to owning freehold title to apartments, offices, and floors within buildings. Foreign Owners wanting to buy land or villas were limited to a musataha (a concept akin to a long-term development right), a usufruct (a long term use right) or a long-term lease, each for a period not exceeding 99 years.

The Law now allows all Foreign Owners to own freehold title to all real estate located within any of the investment areas of Abu Dhabi.

The Law applies retrospectively to the extent that the seller (developer) agrees to convert musataha, usufruct, or long-term lease rights over land or villas, located in investment areas, into freehold rights. The template musataha, usufruct and long-term lease agreements used by most developers in Abu Dhabi include provisions allowing the grant of freehold ownership in favour of Foreign Owners if the laws of the Emirate ever so permit.

In practice, following the entry into effect of the Law, we have helped many investors in converting their usufruct, musataha or long-term lease agreements, entered into before publication of the Law, into a freehold sale and purchase agreements (“SPA”). If Abu Dhabi City Municipality (“ADM”) has already registered the usufruct, musataha or long-term lease agreement, the parties must simultaneously enter into, and register termination of the existing agreement together with a new freehold SPA. There are no reduced conversion registration fees in this case; registration fees for the termination of the musataha agreement and the freehold SPA must be paid to ADM, even if the owner has already paid registration fees to ADM for the musataha, usufruct or long-term lease.

Authors: David Bowman, Senior Counsel – Real Estate, Al Tamimi & Company Key Contact: Tara Marlow, Partner, Head of Real Estate, Hotels & Leisure, Al Tamimi & Company ([email protected])

Al Tamimi & Company is the largest full service law firm in the Middle East with 17 offices across 9 countries. For more information, please visit www.tamimi.com.

Al Tamimi & Co. -43 Q4 2019

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