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Dubai is at the forefront of a transformative shift in the real estate sector as artificial intelligence and data-driven tools reshape how property decisions are made. With the recent success of Bayut’s AI-powered valuation tool TruEstimate, which has generated over 300,000 reports in under a year, industry experts say the emirate is entering the era of real estate intelligence.

This surge in adoption highlights a significant change in buyer and seller behavior — one increasingly reliant on real-time analytics and predictive insights. “From instinct to intelligence, the real estate sector is evolving quickly,” said Antonello Supino, Director of Data at Bayut. “Whether it’s seasoned investors or first-time homebuyers, users now turn to AI tools first, before agents or listings.”

PropTech Hub Signals Governmental Support for Data-Driven Growth

Dubai’s commitment to smart real estate solutions has been further cemented by the launch of the Dubai PropTech Hub, a government-backed initiative aimed at accelerating innovation across the real estate value chain. The initiative reflects a broader shift in Dubai’s development strategy — from physical infrastructure to intelligence-led optimisation.

Tools like TruEstimate and Bayut GPT, which receives over 25,000 user queries monthly, are shaping how buyers, landlords, and brokers navigate the market. Users are now checking market data before making contact, adjusting pricing strategies, and leveraging analytics in negotiations — demonstrating a growing preference for transparency and trust over traditional instinct.

Real Estate Transformation Built on AI and User Adoption

Supino emphasised that the real estate industry can no longer afford to delay digital transformation, with UAE-based platforms leading the charge using algorithmic pricing, authenticated listings, and live transaction data. “Our job is to ensure decisions are grounded in reality, not guesswork,” he said.

The next evolution of PropTech, according to Supino, will involve predictive foresight, offering not just data but direction. As AI matures, tools like Bayut GPT are helping to capture consumer needs directly, ensuring future systems align with user expectations.

Market Trust and Digital Culture Key to Long-Term Impact

Adoption remains key. Dubai’s PropTech initiatives are not just about technology, but about cultivating a market culture where data is understood, trusted, and applied. Supino added, “The most powerful metric is not just what is measured, but how it’s used.”

With a clear vision, strong public-private collaboration, and a rapidly digitising real estate ecosystem, Dubai is poised to remain a global leader in AI-driven property intelligence.

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