Starting February 20, Dubai opens a secondary market for tokenized real estate — meaning you can actually resell property tokens like any other asset. This isn't a sandbox test: we're talking about 7.8 million tokens in a regulated pilot. The goal? Stress-test liquidity, investor protection, and operational flow before going all-in.
Phase one already proved promising: Park Ridge Tower C pulled in 326 investors with a $2k average ticket and delivered a quick 14% bump. Nearly half came back for more — not flippers, but believers in the model.
Dubai aims for tokenized assets to hit 7% of its real estate market ($16B) by 2033. But here's the real question: will this secondary market actually have buyers, or will tokens sit idle like on so many RWA platforms? With VARA oversight and platforms like Prypco Mint, Dubai's playing it safe — but safety doesn't always mean demand.
Would you buy a token tied to a Dubai apartment knowing you could resell it easily — or are you waiting for the market to mature first?