Dubai Land Department has announced the launch of the 21st edition of IPS 2025, a global platform for real estate professionals, to be held from April 14 to 16, 2025, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
This comes as part of their ongoing partnership and commitment to engage with the real estate investor community, industry leaders, innovators, and professionals, and to strengthen their confidence in the real estate sector in the emirate.
Building new relationships
IPS brings together real estate developers, investors, buyers, banks, and real estate brokers under one roof with the aim of promoting real estate projects and investment opportunities, building new business relationships, and expanding professional networks, contributing to potential real estate deals and partnerships.
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It also facilitates the exchange of knowledge, expertise and insights, and provides access to the latest trends and innovative technologies in construction, design, and real estate development, such as smart building technology and sustainable design.
Growing interest
The upcoming edition of the real estate exhibition is witnessing a surge in global interest, with increasing demand from real estate entities worldwide. The event aims to attract more than 16,000 visitors, providing an exceptional platform for exhibitors to showcase their projects, engage with industry leaders, and explore investment opportunities on an international scale.
Bringing together participants from across the globe, including the UAE, the US, Indonesia, Mexico, Poland, Greece, China, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Oman, the exhibition fosters international collaboration and opens new avenues for strategic partnerships. With strong representation from both regional and global markets, the event serves as a key driver for cross-border investments and industry growth.
Over three days, the 21st session of IPS will feature the main real estate exhibition along with a dynamic agenda of annual and newly introduced events. Key highlights include the main conference and a focus on five core pillars: IPS Real Estate, IPS Future Cities, IPS Startups & PropTech, IPS Design, and IPS Services.
His Excellency Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, director general of Dubai Land Department, emphasized Dubai’s commitment to strengthening its position as a global destination for real estate investment through the hosting of the exhibition.
He highlighted that the exhibition serves as a strategic platform, bringing together experts, investors and companies to explore collaboration opportunities and showcase the latest projects and technologies that are reshaping industry standards. This international event, he noted, underscores Dubai’s ability to attract major events that enhance market momentum and create new avenues for development and growth.
Strong 2024
Furthermore, he stated that Dubai achieved exceptional results in the real estate sector in 2024, witnessing record sales growth and the launch of high-quality projects. These achievements, he explained, reflect the confidence of global investors and major companies in Dubai’s market.
In a historic milestone, Dubai recorded 2.78 million real estate transactions in 2024 — the highest in its history — including both real estate and rental transactions. This represents a 17 percent increase compared to 2023. The number of real estate transactions alone reached 226,000, with a total value of AED761 billion, marking a growth of 36 percent in volume and 20 percent in value compared to the previous year.
Core pillars
IPS Real Estate showcases the latest trends across all areas of the real estate sector. Meanwhile, IPS Future Cities seeks to reshape sustainable urban cities. IPS Startups & PropTech explore innovations and technological developments in real estate. The pillar IPS Design unleashes creativity in architectural aesthetics. Lastly, IPS Services aim to elevate property management, real estate services and finance.
Meanwhile, IPS Conferences are among the main accompanying activities, bringing together elite real estate experts, senior officials, and representatives from government bodies and international institutions to exchange knowledge, share insights, and explore the latest trends and innovative technologies. IPS 2025 will also feature a dedicated conference for institutional investors, focusing on the latest high-return property investment opportunities and providing a platform to meet key industry players.
Startup competition
The next generation of technology innovators in real estate take center stage at IPS, presenting their pioneering ideas and projects. They share their visions with industry leaders and investors, seeking recognition and support for their initiatives.
IPS Women
This initiative highlights women’s leadership in real estate, offering investment opportunities, industry connections, and insights tailored for women in the sector.
