Ras Al Khaimah Takes the Spotlight: UAE to Host Inaugural International Real Estate Investment Summit 2025
- gokul702
- Sep 19
- 3 min read
Ras Al Khaimah is ready to make headlines this October as it welcomes the first-ever International Real Estate Investment Summit (IREIS), a two-day event set for 30–31 October, 2025 at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre. Organized by Cityscape, this landmark summit will bring together global investors, developers, and policymakers to unlock opportunities across one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets.
A Forum Without Borders
IREIS 2025 has been designed as more than a summit - it’s a global forum without borders. While showcasing the UAE’s meteoric rise in real estate, the event will also dive into shifting capital flows across Europe and Asia, the evolution of sustainable urban models in North America, and the innovative strategies shaping the next era of real estate investment worldwide.
With international property investment forecasted to rise by 27% in 2025 to US$952 billion, and cross the US$1 trillion mark by 2026 (Savills), the timing couldn’t be more powerful. The UAE is emerging as a key beneficiary, recording US$45.6 billion in FDI in 2024, nearly half of which is tied to real estate.
The UAE Real Estate Boom
The UAE real estate sector has been on a record-breaking trajectory.
Dubai reported AED326 billion (US$89 billion) in real estate transactions in just the first half of 2025 - a 39% year-on-year surge.
New investors climbed by 22%, while rental yields remain among the most lucrative globally.
Over the past decade, international property transactions in the UAE grew 106%, underscoring sustained global confidence.
These numbers reinforce why the UAE is now firmly positioned as a strategic hub for global capital flows between East and West.
Ras Al Khaimah’s Rising Global Pull
While Dubai continues to dominate headlines, Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) has been steadily building its own reputation as an investment hotspot.
Since the announcement of Wynn Al Marjan Island in 2022 - the first integrated resort of its kind in the region - RAK has seen a compound annual growth rate of 9.2% in international property transactions. Demand now extends beyond Al Marjan Island to vibrant communities such as Al Hamra Village, Mina, and central Ras Al Khaimah.
On Al Marjan Island alone, 68% of investment volumes come from international buyers, compared to 32% from UAE-based investors, reflecting RAK’s global magnetism.
With its proximity to Dubai, investor-friendly regulations, luxury-driven developments, and best-in-class infrastructure, RAK is proving to be a quietly powerful player in the UAE’s property landscape.
Supported by Industry Giants
The debut of IREIS is backed by some of RAK’s most influential stakeholders:
Headline Sponsor: Marjan
Strategic Sponsors: Al Hamra & RAK Hospitality Holding
Diamond Sponsor: RAK Properties
Cityscape’s proven expertise in convening industry leaders ensures the summit will deliver credible, high-level insights into capital flows, cross-border opportunities, and lifestyle-led investments.
A Pivotal Moment for Global Real Estate
IREIS 2025 promises to be a defining moment for the UAE - and especially for Ras Al Khaimah. With discussions ranging from global market trends to lifestyle-driven developments, the summit is poised to highlight the UAE’s role as a gateway for global investment.
As Ras Al Khaimah steps confidently onto the international stage, IREIS will offer a glimpse into the next chapter of opportunity - where global ambition meets regional growth, innovation, and lifestyle transformation.
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