According to developers and economists, rentals are expected to rise by 20%, while residential and commercial property prices along the route could climb by 30%.

Spanning 1,200 kilometers, the network will link 11 communities from Fujairah to the Saudi border, with commercial operations set to begin in 2026. Experts describe it as a “map of opportunities,” with stations expected to evolve into hubs for mixed-use developments rather than serving solely as transport infrastructure.

The impact is already visible: landowners near future stations are holding onto plots in anticipation of rising values, while developers scout potential sites for logistics, retail, and residential projects.

“Etihad Rail is a strategic platform that creates vast opportunities for investment, especially in real estate, logistics, and trade,” said Hamad Al Abbar of LMD, highlighting its potential to stimulate growth in underdeveloped areas such as Al Ain, Fujairah, and Al Dhafra.