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Dubai enters 2026 following a record Dh680 billion property year, supported by resilient end-user demand, diversified global investment and the emergence of blockchain-enabled real estate trading. Key Highlights: Record-setting performance in 2025, with property transactions exceeding Dh680 billion across Dubai Market...
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Dubai Land Department has introduced a new public awareness campaign to guide tenants, landlords, and brokers through Ejari procedures, promoting clarity, transparency, and smooth rental transactions across the emirate. Key Highlights: New awareness drive launched under the slogan “Step by Step” Focuses on simplifying...
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Dubai has launched the ‘Sitr’ initiative, allocating Dh10 million to support families facing rental challenges, reinforcing social stability and community well-being during the Year of the Family 2026. Key Highlights: Dh10 million fund introduced to support families with rental-related obligations in Dubai Initiative...
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Meraas has unveiled a major residential expansion at Dubai Design District (d3), introducing waterfront living and integrated live-work communities that strengthen Dubai’s vision as a global centre for design, culture, and innovation. Key Highlights: Prime location between Downtown Dubai and Dubai Creek Expanded maste...
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Dubai is strengthening its position as a global leader in branded residences, as wellness-driven design, standalone privacy, and lifestyle-focused services reshape the future of luxury real estate worldwide. Key Highlights: Branded residences gain global prominenceBranded living has evolved from a niche concept into a...
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Abbas Sajwani, son of Damac founder Hussain Sajwani, has successfully transformed Dubai’s iconic Big Ben tower into a high-performing commercial asset, recording $600 million in sales with 95% of units sold ahead of completion. Key Highlights: Acquired Al Yaqoub “Big Ben” Tower for $120 million Rebranded as AHS Tower,...
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Azizi Developments has officially started the handover of Beach Oasis I, a 762-unit residential community in Dubai Studio City, reinforcing its commitment to delivering lifestyle-focused, amenity-rich developments across Dubai. Key Highlights: Beach Oasis I spans two low-rise buildings in Dubai Studio City Total of 76...
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BEYOND Developments has unveiled HADO, a landmark 678-home beachfront residential project on Dubai Islands, marking the first residential launch within its SIORA masterplan and setting the tone for a pedestrian-first coastal lifestyle destination. Key Highlights: HADO is the first residential development within BEYOND...
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BNW Developments has announced plans to launch Dh20 billion worth of ultra-luxury residential and hospitality projects across the UAE in 2026, positioning Ras Al Khaimah as a key growth engine driven by branded residences and global investor demand. Key Highlights: BNW Developments plans to launch Dh20 billion worth o...
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International football sensation Vinícius Júnior has purchased a signature luxury penthouse at Tiger Sky Tower in Business Bay, reinforcing Dubai’s appeal as a premier global destination for elite living and high-end real estate investment. Key Highlights: Vinícius Júnior acquires one of the most exclusive penthouses...
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Dubai’s real estate sector achieved its strongest performance on record in 2025, with property sales reaching Dh682.5 billion, highlighting sustained investor confidence and reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global property hub. Key Highlights: Dh682.49 billion in property sales recorded in 2025 30.64% y...
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Dubai’s property market reached a historic milestone in 2025, recording AED 681 billion in sales value as strong population growth, end-user demand, and disciplined supply reinforced the emirate’s position as a long-term global residential and investment destination. Key Highlights: AED 681 billion in total real estat...
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Dubai’s property market delivered another strong performance last week, registering $5.1 billion in total transactions and more than 4,500 sales, underscoring continued investor confidence across prime residential and commercial assets. Key Highlights: Total real estate transactions reached AED18.87bn ($5.1bn) during...
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From record-breaking heights to ultra-luxury residential icons, a new generation of supertall buildings under construction across the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, and beyond is redefining global skylines, showcasing bold design, advanced engineering, and visionary urban development. Key Highlights: Jeddah Tower –...
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Dubai’s villa market has recorded a 206% rise in values since the pandemic, surpassing previous peaks and reflecting a structural shift toward quality-driven, long-term real estate demand. Key Highlights: Average freehold villa prices are now 206% higher than post-pandemic levels and 86% above the 2014 peak, according...
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Emirates REIT has delivered a robust operating and financial performance in 2025, reporting higher property income, improved occupancy, reduced leverage, and a record net asset value, reflecting disciplined asset management and strong tenant demand. Key Highlights: Total property income rose 22% year-on-year on a like...
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Afkar Financial Property Investments, part of Emirates Stallions Group, has signed a AED540 million Musataha agreement with Spox Investments to develop 16 strategically located plots across Abu Dhabi while retaining full land ownership. Key Highlights: Afkar enters a 33-year Musataha agreement valued at AED540 million...
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Dubai’s short-term rental market is evolving as Gen Z travellers, longer European stays, and experience-led demand drive a more mature, quality-focused sector heading into 2026. Key Highlights: Gen Z travellers are emerging as a strong growth segment, valuing flexibility, design, and digital-first experiences European...
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India government-owned developer NBCC has entered the Dubai real estate market through its overseas arm, launching its first mixed-use residential project aimed at mid-income buyers on Dubai Mainland. Key Highlights: NBCC (India) Limited is a government-owned enterprise under India’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Affa...
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Mashriq Elite Real Estate Developments has officially commenced construction of Floarea Breeze, its inaugural residential project in Dubai Islands, introducing a boutique waterfront community of luxury apartments and townhouses scheduled for completion in Q3 2027. Key Highlights: Floarea Breeze marks Mashriq Elite’s f...
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India-based alternative investment manager Nisus Finance has made its largest UAE commitment to date with a $59.8m acquisition of a completed, income-generating residential development in Dubai Motor City. Key Highlights: Nisus Finance committed $59.8m (INR 536 crore) to Dubai’s residential market through its High Yie...
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Palace Group has unveiled AYA, an exclusive boutique residential development in Jumeirah Garden City, offering thoughtfully designed homes that blend refined architecture, intentional luxury, and mindful urban living in the heart of Dubai. Key Highlights: AYA is Palace Group’s latest luxury residential project located...
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OMNIYAT’s Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, Cihan Sel, shares how restraint, storytelling, and cultural depth are redefining uber-luxury branding in the region, prioritising meaning, scarcity, and long-term brand legacy over noise and scale. Key Highlights: Cihan Sel brings over 20 years of internati...
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St. Regis Residences will bring around 250 ultra-luxury homes to Dubai Islands, combining world-class hospitality with private beaches, resort-style pools, and wellness amenities. Stirling Hospitality Advisors partners with Anew Development to oversee feasibility, operator selection, and pre-development. Key Highlight...
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Taraf and Masdar City have partnered to launch Fay Hills, a 153-acre design-led residential masterplan in Abu Dhabi focused on sustainability, wellness, and human-centred living. Key Highlights: Fay Hills spans 153 acres within Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban district Developed by Taraf (Yas Holdin...
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Tecom Group has launched Phase 4 of its Innovation Hub at Dubai Internet City, investing Dh615 million to deliver premium Grade-A office space and strengthen Dubai’s position as a global technology and innovation powerhouse. Key Highlights: Dh615 million investment adds 263,000 sq ft of Grade-A office space Total Inno...
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Branded residences are emerging as one of the UAE’s fastest-growing real estate segments, with Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah driving strong demand from global investors and wealth migrants, according to a new CBRE Middle East report. Key Highlights: Branded residences are gaining momentum as a preferred asset cl...
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HRE Development has signed a strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation to integrate advanced Japanese technology and nature-led design into its upcoming Sakura Garden project, setting new standards for sustainable living in the UAE. Key Highlights: HRE Development partners with Mitsubishi Corporation, a global...
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Dubai-based Innovate Living is preparing to unveil a highly exclusive Sky Villa collection on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, positioning the destination as a new benchmark for ultra-prime beachfront living. Key Highlights: Limited-edition Sky Villas planned on a private beachfront location in Al Marjan Island Resid...
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Wadan Developments has officially commenced construction on Seraph, marking a key milestone in the company’s expansion and reinforcing its commitment to delivering thoughtfully designed, high-quality residential communities in Dubai. Key Highlights: Groundbreaking milestone: The ceremony signals the official start of...
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MERED’s Riviera Residences introduces a refined waterfront community on Al Reem Island, combining resort-style amenities, wellness-focused design, and architectural distinction to shape the next chapter of luxury living in Abu Dhabi. Key Highlights: Designed to deliver a strong sense of place with sea and skyline-orie...
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Seven Tides has named Dutco Construction as the main contractor for its AED1 billion Golf Views Seven City development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, strengthening momentum on one of JLT’s largest mixed-use projects. Key Highlights: Project value exceeds AED1 billion ($272 million) Located in Cluster Z, JLT, opposite Emira...
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Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) reports outstanding real estate performance, with 96.4% of units sold across three landmark developments, underscoring strong investor confidence in Sharjah’s growing property market. Key Highlights: Total real estate investments and partnerships reached Dh5.8 bil...
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Royal Development Holding has unveiled the world’s first standalone Radisson Residences in Abu Dhabi, introducing a premium branded waterfront living experience on Al Reem Island. Key Highlights: AED1.2 billion ($330 million) branded residential project on Al Reem Island’s mangrove-lined waterfront World’s first stand...
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Dubai Creek Resort has announced the launch of Solenna Villas, an exclusive collection of 18 one- and two-bedroom luxury villas curated by Park Hyatt Dubai, offering refined golf-front living on the championship Dubai Creek Golf Club from February 2026. Key Highlights: 18 ultra-private one- and two-bedroom luxury vill...
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Dubai’s real estate market is heading into 2026 with strong fundamentals, steady demand, and evolving growth patterns, as experts highlight villas, long-term residency, and selective development as key drivers. Key Highlights: Dubai’s residential transaction value surpassed AED 500 billion in 2025, supported by robust...
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Dubai’s property market recorded AED21.99bn ($6bn) in transactions last week, led by strong sales activity and notable luxury deals across prime locations. Key Highlights: Total real estate transactions reached AED21.99bn ($6bn) in one week 4,386 sales transactions recorded between December 15 and 19 Sales value accou...
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Dubai is rapidly transforming into a long-term home for residents, with new data showing a significant rise in average residency tenure and growing confidence in the emirate’s stability, lifestyle, and future opportunities. Key Highlights: Average length of residency in Dubai increased to 10.5 years in 2025, up from 7...
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Global Partners has announced a landmark residential masterplan at Dubai Creek, blending expansive green spaces with modern, design-led community living in one of Dubai’s most sought-after locations. Key Highlights: Masterplan spans over 127,000 sq m with 70% dedicated to landscaped gardens and open spaces Low-rise re...
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Luxe Developers has commenced construction of La Mazzoni, a $626 million wellness-integrated luxury residential development on Al Marjan Island, reinforcing Ras Al Khaimah’s growing appeal as a premium lifestyle and investment destination. Key Highlights: La Mazzoni represents an AED 2.3 billion ($626 million) luxury...
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Major Developments has announced a new luxury residential landmark at Marjan Beach in Ras Al Khaimah, developed in collaboration with Bayaty Architects, reinforcing the emirate’s growing appeal as a premium waterfront lifestyle and investment destination. Key Highlights: New luxury residential project launched at Marj...
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Dubai’s luxury property market marked a major milestone in 2025 as a prime Palm Jumeirah plot sold for $24m, achieving the highest price per square foot recorded this year and reinforcing strong investor confidence in ultra-prime locations. Key Highlights: Prime Palm Jumeirah plot sold for AED88m ($24m) in a standout...
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Pasha1 Developers has entered Dubai’s real estate market with the launch of Stax, a AED550 million residential development in Jumeirah Village Circle, introducing refined mid-to-premium living across two architecturally striking towers. Key Highlights: Debut project by Pasha1 Developers with a GDV of AED550 million ($...
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District 1 within Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City continues to stand out as one of Dubai’s most resilient and sought-after luxury communities, driven by strategic location, disciplined supply, rising occupancy, and sustained price appreciation across villas and apartments. Key Highlights: Prime Central Location: M...
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Royal Development Holding has achieved a major milestone after selling out Phase 1 of Radisson Residences Al Reem Island within just 24 hours, highlighting strong demand for premium branded living in Abu Dhabi. Key Highlights: Phase 1 of Radisson Residences Al Reem Island sold out in 24 hours Part of a wider AED1.2bn...
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping Dubai’s real estate sector by enabling faster, more accurate property valuations, predictive insights, and data-driven decision-making across development, brokerage, and investment. Key Highlights: Global AI in real estate market valued at $222.65bn in 2024, projected to reach $975...
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Alpago Design & Build has introduced Curve DiLusso, a AED95 million ultra-luxury beachfront villa on Palm Jumeirah, showcasing bespoke craftsmanship, sculptural architecture, and refined contemporary living. Key Highlights: Located on Frond C, Palm Jumeirah, one of Dubai’s most prestigious beachfront addresses. Valued...
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Ellington Properties’ sister company, Al Rabwa Real Estate, enters the UAE market with the launch of Al Qasimia Future 6, a master-planned industrial land development in Sharjah designed for long-term business growth and investment certainty. Key Highlights: Al Rabwa Real Estate launches its first UAE project, focused...
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