The UAE’s real estate sector continues to stand as one of the country’s most dynamic and resilient industries, serving as a cornerstone of its diversified and thriving economy. With consistent demand from both local and international investors, the sector has remained a key contributor to national GDP, supported by visionary government policies, large-scale infrastructure projects, and a steady influx of foreign capital.

Valued at AED 302.65 billion in 2024, the local sector is expected to reach AED 486.2 billion by 2030 at a Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.06% according to ‘Research and Markets’1. This growth is attributed to a surge in customer demand and the increasing adoption of technologies such as AI, blockchain, Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR). As of 2023, over 80% of property listings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi were digitized, with more than 60% of buyers initiating transactions via online portals, a trend which is expected to continue rising.

Lifesize Plans Dubai, a leading Australian company in life-sized architectural projections, has responded to this demand by entering the UAE market in 2023. This firm supports developers looking to improve their sales and design experiences through technology, allowing customers to visualize entire developments at a 1:1 scale before construction.

Georges Calas, CEO of Lifesize Plans Dubai, emphasized: “The UAE real estate sector is entering a new era of data-driven growth. Technologies such as AR and VR are redefining how properties are conceptualized, marketed, and sold. By immersing clients in hyper-realistic environments, we bridge the gap between imagination and reality, driving faster decisions and smarter investments.”

As the UAE solidifies its reputation as a global real estate investment hub, developers and buyers are increasingly engaging with PropTech companies to transform project planning and presentation. The integration of advanced visualization solutions is shaping the industry’s future.