When everyone talks about UAE real estate, Dubai and Abu Dhabi always grab the headlines, but now Ras Al Khaimah real estate is set to take centre stage as the UAE reinforces its position as a magnet for global real estate investment. This northern emirate is making a name for itself as a major player in the property world. A game-changer was the 2022 announcement of Wynn Al Marjan Island, the regionโs first integrated resort, which has put Ras Al Khaimah on the global map.
The broader market trends support this growth. Global real estate investment turnover is expected to grow by 27% to US1 trillion by 2026. The UAE is emerging as a key beneficiary, attracting USD 45.6 billion in FDI in 2024, a 48.7% year-on-year increase. Dubai alone recorded AED326 billion (approximately US$89 billion) in transactions in the first half of 2025, a 39% year-on-year increase.
Since the Wynn announcement, international purchases in Ras Al Khaimah have grown at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2%. The excitement isnโt just on Al Marjan Island; investors are also flocking to Al Hamra Village, Mina and central RAK. On Al Marjan Island specifically, international investors make up 68% of total investment volumes, proving its global appeal for UAE property investment. An interesting fact is that international buyers UAE real estate now account for 66% of all property transactions in the country, showing just how much confidence overseas investors have in the market.
Global Real Estate Investment Summit in Ras Al Khaimah
This October, the real estate world will be looking to Ras Al Khaimah as it hosts the first-ever International Real Estate Investment Summit (IREIS) on October 30th and 31st, 2025.
A Landmark Event
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Investors | 200+ |
| Delegates | 500+ |
| Speakers | 40+ |
| Exhibitor Space | 3,000+ Sqm |
The event, organized by the experts at Cityscape, will take place at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre. Its main goal is to unlock new opportunities in the world of property by bringing together top investors, creative developers and key government leaders in one place. This summit is a global conversation, perfectly timed to coincide with the UAEโs growing status as a hot spot for property investment.
Strategic Partners and Supporters: Driving Regional Collaboration
The inauguration of the International Real Estate Investment Summit is a big moment, supported by key local players who are driving regional growth. The partners include:
- Headline Sponsor: Marjan
- Strategic Sponsors: Al Hamra and RAK Hospitality Holding
- Diamond Sponsor: RAK Properties
Key Themes and Discussions at the Summit
The RAK Properties real estate summit is a borderless forum, a place for big ideas and connections. The two-day event will tackle the hottest topics and global real estate trends in the industry. Key themes:
- Global Capital Flows: Where is investment capital coming from and where is it going next?
- Sustainable Cities: How to build profitable and green urban spaces.
- Innovation in Property: What are the new technologies and trends that are changing how we build, buy and live in properties.
Summit Agenda
| Time | Session / Topic |
|---|---|
| Day 1: Thursday, 30 October | |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Registration & Networking |
| 10:00 - 10:10 | Opening Address |
| 10:10 - 10:15 | Informa Marketsโ Address |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | International Keynote: Navigating The New World Order |
| 10:45 - 11:25 | Panel: Real Estate as an Engine of Economic Recovery and Growth |
| 11:25 - 12:05 | Panel: Middle East Real Estate Boom: Regionโs Growing Appeal |
| 12:05 - 12:20 | Coffee and Networking Break |
| 12:20 - 12:45 | Presentation: Rewriting the RAK Investment Story (Speaker: Sameh Muhtadi, CEO, RAK Properties) |
| 12:45 - 13:00 | Projects Showcase and Announcements |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Leadersโ Dialogue: Tourism, Regional Economic Driver |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | Networking & Lunch |
| 14:30 - 15:10 | Panel: Hospitality: New Wave of Growth |
| 15:10 - 16:00 | The Gamechangersโ Forum: Integrated resorts with gaming |
| Day 2: Friday, 31 October | |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Registration and Networking |
| 10:00 - 10:05 | Opening Remarks |
| 10:05 - 10:45 | Panel: Branding the Future: Residential Market Shift |
| 10:45 - 11:25 | Panel: Financing the Future: Trends to Watch |
| 11:25 - 12:05 | Panel: Commercial and Retail: Still Investment Heroes? |
| 12:05 - 12:20 | Coffee and Networking Break |
| 12:20 - 12:35 | Projects Showcase and Announcements |
| 12:35 - 13:15 | Panel: Integrated communities and the future of living |
| 13:15 - 13:45 | Panel: The Road to Net-Zero: Green Returns |
| 13:45 - 14:25 | Architecture Town Hall: Return to Roots |
| 14:25 - 14:30 | Closing Remarks |
| 14:30 - 15:30 | Networking & lunch |
