Dubai branded residences pipeline set to grow 80% by 2030 – report

The global branded residences sector recorded growth of more than 180 percent over the past decade, with more than 700 completed projects and a further 790 in the pipeline.

Savills’ Branded Residences 2024/25 Report highlights that the global branded residences sector has expanded by over 180 percent in the past decade, with more than 700 completed developments and an additional 790 projects currently in the pipeline.

According to Savills, Dubai leads the global market with nearly 140 active branded residence projects—the highest concentration worldwide. The report also notes that the EMEA region represents close to 30 percent of total global branded residence supply.

Within the EMEA region, the Middle East accounts for approximately 12 percent of global branded residence inventory and is forecast to experience the strongest growth. Savills projects regional supply to increase by around 120 percent by 2030.

Valentina Rusu, founder of VVS Estate, added that when these findings are cross-referenced with Property Finder’s database of over 2,300 off-plan developments across the UAE, Dubai’s branded residences market is expected to grow by nearly 80 percent, potentially reaching around 250 projects by 2030.

Property Finder data also highlights several branded residential projects with confirmed delivery timelines, including Address Residences The Bay and St. Regis Residences Downtown in 2026, Vida Residences Dubai Hills in 2027, Palace Residences Dubai Hills and Six Senses Dubai Marina in 2028, and Address Residences Dubai Hills in 2029.

Additionally, Property Finder confirms that developers are increasingly transparent, regularly disclosing construction progress and payment structures for branded residence projects.

The branded residences pipeline includes mixed-use developments integrating residential, hospitality, wellness, and commercial components. A notable example is Lumena Alta by Omniyat, a 380-metre tower featuring a hotel, wellness facilities, and commercial spaces.

“Branded residences extend beyond luxury living and sales—they represent long-term value. Buyers are investing not just in a home, but in a lifestyle shaped by a brand’s vision and identity,” Rusu commented.VVS Estate forecasts that Dubai could host nearly 250 branded and hybrid projects by 2030, with longer-term projections suggesting the number may approach 400 developments by 2035.