Marwan Ahmed Bin Ghalita opens IPS 2025 with 85 nations

Post by: Layla Badr

Photo: Dubai Government Media Office

His Excellency Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Land Department (DLD), officially opened the 21st edition of the International Property Show (IPS 2025) today at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event will run until April 16 and features more than 300 exhibitors from 85 different countries. Over 25,000 visitors are expected to attend.

This year’s IPS is extra special because it shows how Dubai is becoming a major center for real estate investment. It also supports Dubai’s big plans for the future, which are focused on innovation and sustainability. IPS 2025 also matches the launch of the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033. This is a long-term plan created by the Dubai Government to make the real estate market more open, smart, and attractive for investors worldwide.

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Real Support for the Real Estate Sector

While giving his opening speech, His Excellency said, “Dubai Land Department is proud to organize IPS as a strategic partner. It shows how we are working to support the real estate sector. IPS brings together top people and companies from around the world to share smart ideas and new technologies. These help us build better, more sustainable cities. The strong international presence shows trust in Dubai’s real estate market and supports our goals to make it more transparent and attractive.”

He also pointed out that IPS 2025 follows the goals of the Real Estate Strategy 2033. This shows Dubai’s aim to become one of the best and most future-ready places in the world for real estate investment.

A Shared Government Vision for Growth

The Dubai Land Department's booth at the show is designed to show how different government departments are working together to build a strong and smart real estate system. DLD is joined by the Dubai Municipality and Dubai Rental Disputes Center under one vision—to make the real estate sector grow smartly and sustainably.

At IPS 2025, DLD is presenting several new and important initiatives that support many of Dubai’s long-term plans, such as the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), the Social Agenda 33, and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. These efforts aim to make Dubai the world’s top destination for property investors.

Some of the Key Initiatives at IPS 2025:

• Real Estate i: A marketing plan that promotes Dubai’s real estate market globally with help from top developers.

• She Pioneers: An initiative to increase the role of women in real estate and help them support sustainable growth.

• Real Estate Tokenisation Project: A first-of-its-kind effort in the Middle East using blockchain to register properties.

• Tayseer: Helps form property owners’ committees and increases transparency in shared buildings.

• Tamkeen: A program to help and train young Emiratis to become future leaders in real estate.

• Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme: A move to bring more Emiratis into the property brokerage field.

• REIT (Real Estate Investment Trusts): A system to attract local and international funds to invest in Dubai real estate.

• Freehold Ownership: Allows full property ownership for all nationalities on 457 plots on Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Jaddaf.

• Strata Registration: Offers more property ownership options for UAE citizens.

• Real Estate Advertising Governance Platform: Uses AI to ensure all property ads follow the rules and are transparent.

• Real Estate Evolution Space (REES): A high-tech space for developing digital tools, AI, and PropTech solutions in the real estate sector.

Wide Global Participation

IPS 2025 has a big list of top companies and developers taking part, including:

Danube Properties, Sobha Realty, BinGhatti Properties, Samana Group, BEYOND Developments, Union Properties, Reportage Properties, NAR India, OKA International Real Estate, Homzly, Ahmadyar Real Estate, Arsenal East, GJ Properties, MAK Developers, Amirah Living Developer, Bin Al Sheikh Holding, The Sustainable City, and LMD Continental Investments—all from the UAE.

Government bodies and regional organizations also attending include the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing from Saudi Arabia, Invest in Georgia, Ambassadori Batumi Island (Georgia), and Wujha Real Estate from Oman. Pakistan is well represented too, with DHA City Karachi, DHA Peshawar, and Malir Industrial Park.

Developers Hub – A Special Feature

One of the main attractions of IPS 2025 is the Developers Hub. This is a live and interactive area where real estate companies can present their latest projects to investors from around the world. It helps create new partnerships and funding opportunities for building smart and green cities.

Guided Tour and VIP Visits

After the opening ceremony, HE Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita took an official tour of the exhibition. He met with key stakeholders and visited different booths to see new real estate projects. This tour showed Dubai’s strong dedication to being a regional and global leader in real estate.

Special Sessions and Events

IPS 2025 also includes many expert talks and panel discussions as part of the Main Conference and Institutional Investor Conference. These sessions welcome leaders and experts from around the world who talk about the latest trends and ideas in real estate.

The Institutional Investor Conference includes guests from big organizations like the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), along with property developers, landowners, hotel managers, and more.

Day 2 Highlight: IPS Women 2025 Conference

On the second day of the show, there will be a special event called IPS Women 2025, hosted by the Women’s Council of Realtors Miami-Dade. This event will focus on empowering women in the real estate field through mentorship, sharing knowledge, and leadership training.

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