As Dubai’s investor landscape evolves, investors place more emphasis on how homes perform and age. In 2025, the city recorded $250 billion in real estate transactions, with the investor base expanding by 24% year-over-year and welcoming 129,600 first-time investors. As the market matures, global capital has become more selective and focused on long-term value.

Interior planning, particularly kitchens, now plays a growing role in how a project is perceived and valued over time. Against this backdrop, Nolte FZE examines five design-led factors that define whether a development is truly investor-friendly.