Dubai Residence Reit reports 98 percent Residency with portfolio value of $6.3BN
Dubai Residential Reit, a Sharia-compliant Real Estate Real Estate Development Trust and one of the largest owners and operators of residential properties in Dubai, reported another period of solid performance for the nine months ending September 30 2025.
Managed by Dham Reit Management, ReIT has brought consistent strength underpinned by superior occupancy, asset management targeting guidance and tenancy sustainability across all residential segments.
Revenue increased by 10 percent annually, reflecting strong employment growth, strong hiring momentum and effective strategies in their communities. Gla rose 7 rental income for the year, reflecting healthy rental performance across the portfolio.
As of September 30 2025, the total asset value (GAV) stood the next day of AED23BN ($ 6.26BN), Reffing quality, the division of the largest and most diverse rental portfolio in Dubai.
The REIT maintained an average occupancy rate of 98 percent, an increase of 2 percent annually, underscoring the strong demand for employment and effective asset management.
Dubai Residence Reit
The retention rate of the wide area of the portfolio reported a strong 97 percent in Q3 ’25, Q2 ’25 and Q1 Net Net-Finance-to-value (FTV) remains healthy at four percent, reflecting the guided financial management and the academic levels of understanding.
Ahmed al Suwaidi, Managing Director of Dham Reit Management, commented: “Our nine-month renewal is repositioning as one of the largest residential portfolios in Dubai and underlines the depth and quality of demand for our portfolio.
“With our average occupancy rate of 98 percent and a stable retention rate of 97 percent year-round, this performance is based on strong strategic hiring performance, driven by the tenure of the residence and the city’s status as an investment destination.”
Dubai’s wider property market continues to benefit from strong macroeconomic conditions, population growth and positive changes.
Earnings
According to the population of the Emirate exceeds 4m by 20m, long visas, large-scale ownership extended and Dubai 2040 Urth Urban Master Plan Continue to strengthen the position of Dubai as an ideal place to invest in the world.
Looking ahead, Dubai Resation Reit remains focused on the execution of its long-term strategy, focusing on high-quality, high-yielding investment properties, prudent use of capital and reserve investment.
The REIT plans to add approximately 276 units to its Pipeline Portfolio, including Jebel Ali Village and Garden Villas, which are expected to contribute between AED 70M ($21.75m) in additional revenue when active.
Reit of return
For cattle, ReIIT follows a semi-annual distribution policy, with payments in April and September each year, in line with its initial commitment to the community it provides.
It also successfully distributed an interim dividend of AED550m ($149.5m) for H1 2025 in September 2025.
As previously announced, the initial split payments for the financial year ending 31 December 2025 will be as follows:
- AED1.1BN ($299m)
- 80 percent of the profit before the replacement of the fair value of the investment property for FY25
For FY 2026 and beyond, the ReIT intends to distribute at least 80 percent of the profits before adjustment of the fair value of each investment period, subject to Board approval.
