Dubai - Mubasher: The unitholders of Dubai Residential REIT approved, at their first annual general meeting, cash dividends totaling AED 550 million, or 4.20 fils per unit, for the second half (H2) of 2025.
This brings total dividends for 2025 to AED 1.10 billion, equivalent to 8.50 fils per unit, according to a press release.
The annual payout equates to a gross yield of 7.70% on the initial public offering (IPO) price and represents 86% of the AED 1.28 billion net profit before fair value changes in investment property.
Nabil Mohammad Ramadhan, the Chairman of Dubai Residential REIT, said: “The approval of the AED 550 million cash dividend for the second half of 2025 is an important outcome for unitholders and reflects strength in the REIT’s portfolio, operating model and confidence in Dubai’s residential leasing market.”
“With total cash dividends of AED 1.10 billion for 2025, we have delivered in line with the distribution guidance provided at the time of listing,” he added.
The chairman noted: “Looking ahead, we remain committed to strong governance, prudent leverage, and balanced capital allocation, while continuing to progress our committed growth pipeline and maintain our distribution policy of paying out at least 80% of our net profit.”
During 2025, the net profits of Dubai Residential REIT hiked to AED 3.02 billion from AED 2.66 billion a year earlier.
