Mohamed Ahmed Fouad Amin, one of the UAE’s leading experts in real estate valuation and development, and the founder of Al Fouad Real Estate Valuation Services, has built a strong reputation grounded in accuracy, integrity, and a deep understanding of market behavior.
With a career that spans valuation, development, contracting, and international professional memberships — including FIABCI (International Real Estate Federation) and ACAMS (Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists) — Mohamed offers a comprehensive and multidimensional perspective on the ever-evolving real estate landscape.
In this exclusive interview, he shares his insights on Dubai’s real estate market in 2025 and provides a personal update following a recent surgery.
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A Defining Year for Real Estate: 2025 in Review
According to Mohamed, 2025 was far from an ordinary year — it was a transformative chapter for the property sector.
“2025 was a year that revealed the strong and exposed the weak. It wasn’t only about price increases… it was about the evolution of demand and the shift toward high-quality, institutional-level developments.”
He notes that the market exhibited remarkable maturity, with investors demonstrating greater awareness and higher expectations compared to previous cycles.
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How Investor Behavior Changed
Mohamed explains that investors in 2025 acted with clarity rather than speculation.
He highlights a notable shift in priorities toward:
• Strategic locations
• Build quality
• Developer reputation
• Long-term value
• Realistic and reliable financial structures
“The market is no longer accepting any random project.
It’s choosing — loudly and clearly.”
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The Areas That Stood Out in 2025
Based on Mohamed’s extensive analysis, three key areas dominated investor interest:
1. Dubai Islands — a new waterfront destination with compelling value.
2. Meydan Horizon — an emerging “city within a city” with a long-term master vision.
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Are the Price Increases Justified?
Mohamed responds confidently: Absolutely.
He clarifies that the rise in prices was not speculative, but driven by:
• Strong global demand
• Significant infrastructure expansion
• Higher-quality developments
• Entry of major institutional developers
“The price growth this year was healthy and logical — driven by real fundamentals.”
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The Developer: The Real Differentiator
To Mohamed, the developer is the core element behind any successful real estate project.
“Today, investors buy the developer before they buy the unit.
A strong developer is a brand — a guarantee of trust and delivery.”
He cautions that developers lacking financial strength, transparency, and quality execution will find it difficult to remain competitive in the coming years.
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Expectations for 2026
Looking ahead, Mohamed believes 2026 will continue the upward momentum — but more selectively.
“2026 will be the year of quality over quantity.
Strong projects will rise, weaker ones will fade, and foreign investment will continue to grow — especially in waterfront communities.”
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Advice to Investors
His advice is direct and timeless:
“Don’t look at the price — look at the value.
Choose a reliable developer, a strategic location, and real build quality.
Always invest in a project that will still matter ten years from now.”
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Balancing Valuation, Contracting, Development & Global Memberships
When asked how he manages multiple demanding fields, Mohamed explains:
“It’s not about doing everything; it’s about doing everything with structure.
Valuation gives me accuracy.
Development gives me vision.
Contracting gives me real-world execution.
FIABCI connects me to global trends, while ACAMS ensures transparency and financial integrity in every project.”
He adds that a disciplined and professional team is the backbone of this balanced ecosystem.
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A Personal Update: Health, Recovery & Special Appreciation
Rumors had circulated that Mohamed recently underwent surgery — and he confirms with a sincere smile:
“Yes, I had a gallbladder removal surgery this month.
Alhamdulillah, it was simple and successful.”
He expresses his deep appreciation to Gargash Hospital and the outstanding care provided by Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Hussein, adding:
“Dr. Mohamed actually cut his personal vacation to perform the surgery for me — something I truly appreciate and will never forget.
As a gesture of respect, I will be presenting him with a special appreciation shield from my company.”
He also extends heartfelt gratitude to the Life Pharmacy team — especially:
• Ahmed Haggag
• Hiba Abdulla
“They’ve been incredibly professional and supportive.
Honestly, this year I broke the record for buying medicines from Life Pharmacy!
And sincerely, a simple thank-you is not enough.
I will be presenting them with a special appreciation shield from my company because they are among the best employees I have ever met — individuals who genuinely care about their workplace and their customers.”
Mohamed reassures his followers that he has fully recovered and returned to his work with renewed energy and focus.
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Conclusion
Mohamed Ahmed Fouad Amin believes that Dubai’s real estate market remains at the early stages of a long, sustainable growth cycle.
He emphasizes that the coming years will reward investors who value quality, understand core market fundamentals, and choose developers with proven capability and commitment.
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