Health and well-being have increasingly become top priorities for those buying homes in the UAE, suggested a recent nationwide survey of over 1,000 individuals, conducted by R.Evolution in collaboration with YouGov. The study has found that 90% of UAE residents consider a healthy home environment essential, while over 80% are prepared to invest more in properties that actively support their wellbeing.
As per the recent findings, wellness-focused features strongly influence the respondents’ home-buying decisions for both expats and Emirati UAE residents, with an overwhelming majority believing that their home should actively support their physical and mental wellbeing. 92% of participants revealed that indoor air quality is either extremely or very important to their health, while 93% place similar importance on access to clean, purified water at home.
As cities such as Abu Dhabi and Dubai continue to expand, 90% of residents continue to place great importance on natural light and fresh air to maintain their health and overall well-being. Similarly, the survey showed that 3 in 4 participants seek homes with nature-inspired designs such as indoor plants, natural materials, and views of greenery. As for wellness amenities, 68% consider spas, meditation zones, and fitness areas important to their living experience, with men placing slightly higher value on these amenities compared to women.
The survey also reveals a growing awareness among UAE residents of ‘Longevity Real Estate’, a concept focused on building homes that support the long-term health, wellness, and quality of life of residents. While the term is still gaining traction, 50% say they are already familiar with the concept. This growing awareness is also reflected in buying trends, as almost half of all respondents say they are extremely likely to spend more on homes designed to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
These preferences speak to a broader shift in mindset, particularly in Dubai, where luxury has traditionally been associated with scale and aesthetic. Today’s residents, however, are redefining luxury as something deeply personal, and a lifestyle rooted in health, meaning, and harmony. As the city continues its rapid evolution, developments that place wellbeing at their core are fast becoming the gold standard.
R.Evolution’s project, Eywa, is an example that caters to UAE buyers. Set to complete in 2026, it is the region’s only residential project to achieve both WELL Platinum and LEED Platinum certifications, two of the most respected global standards in health and sustainability. The development has also established partnerships with clinics specializing in longevity, Ayurveda, Chinese and Thai traditional medicine, as well as clinical medicine.
“At R.Evolution, we have always understood that properties should not only be places to live, but spaces that people can thrive and experience a better quality of life,” said Alex Zagrebelny, Founder and CEO of R.Evolution. “We have been dedicated to this mission of focusing on residents’ wellbeing for decades, and the results of this survey validate what we’ve always believed: that people are searching for more than square footage. Today, there has been a recent shift in the number of developers embracing wellness in their properties, prioritising the holistic balance of body, spirit, and mind, and Eywa is the answer to that call.”
