Dubai-based Proptech platform SmartCrowd has announced the successful exit of a three-bedroom duplex apartment in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Following a targeted value-add renovation, the property sold for a record AED 8.7 million, delivering a net return on investment of 25% to its fractional owners after all fees were deducted.
Record-Breaking Sale in Prime DIFC Market
The final sale price of AED 8.7 million represents a significant 22.5% outperformance against the originally projected exit price of AED 7.1 million. This transaction underscores the continued strength and investor appetite within DIFC’s prime residential market, where demand for high-quality, centrally located assets remains exceptionally resilient.
A Proven Flip Strategy
This successful exit follows another high-performing sale on Palm Jumeirah, reinforcing the viability and attractiveness of SmartCrowd’s short-term property flip model. This investment strategy was introduced to complement the platform’s established Buy & Hold rental income model, offering investors diversified opportunities with different time horizons and return profiles. The back-to-back successes demonstrate the company’s growing capability in sourcing, managing, and executing these value-add projects.
Cementing Proptech Leadership
With over AED 220 million in successful property exits to date and more than AED 300 million planned for 2026, SmartCrowd is solidifying its position as a key player in the region’s innovative Proptech investment landscape.
“Our north star is investor satisfaction, and we measure that through realised outcomes, including net returns delivered to our investors. Our back-to-back record flips in DIFC and Palm Jumeirah reflect the consistency of our performance to date, completing three times more exits than all the other crowdfunding platforms in the region combined,” commented Riz Ahmed, CEO of SmartCrowd.
“Exceeding projections by more than 22% proves the strength of Dubai’s prime market and the discipline behind our acquisition, renovation, and asset management approach. Our Flip strategy continues to gain momentum, and we’re committed to expanding opportunities that offer both resilience and upside.”
About SmartCrowd
SmartCrowd is the MENA region’s first regulated real estate investment platform, licensed by the DFSA and registered with the DIFC. As a pioneer in fractional property ownership in Dubai, SmartCrowd opens the door for global investors to access prime real estate through a secure, transparent, and regulated framework. Whether through long-term rental income or short-term renovation strategies, SmartCrowd empowers individuals to grow their wealth in UAE real estate with confidence.
Source: Zawya
