Dubai Property Market Outlook: Alabbar Says Current Regional Situation Is Not Sustainable
Dubai property developer Mohamed Alabbar has said the current regional situation cannot continue indefinitely, pointing to the economic pressure caused by higher energy and consumer costs. The Emaar P ...
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Dubai Court Strengthens Escrow Account Rules for Developer Mortgages
Dubai’s Court of Cassation has issued an important ruling regarding developer mortgages, emphasizing the need for loan funds to be deposited into designated project escrow accounts. The decision ...
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Abu Dhabi Extends Deadline for Building Occupancy Certificate Applications
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has extended the deadline for building owners and real estate operators to apply for or renew their building occupancy certificates. ...
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Ras Al Khaimah Real Estate Market Sees Strong Growth as Dh130 Million Sky Palace Sale Sets New Record
Ras Al Khaimah’s real estate market recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, with rising residential property values, increasing rental prices, and record-breaking luxury property trans ...
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Emaar Board Approves Dh4.4 Billion Special Dividend for Shareholders
Emaar Properties, one of Dubai’s leading real estate developers, has approved a special dividend worth Dh4.4 billion for its shareholders. The decision was announced following a board meeting as the ...
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Abu Dhabi Unveils The Wadi: A Dh6 Billion Car-Free Residential Community on Yas Island
Abu Dhabi has unveiled The Wadi, a new residential community on Yas Island designed around walkability, greenery and outdoor living. Launched by Cosmo Developments, the Dh6 billion development will co ...
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Aldar and Mubadala Acquire Masdar City Square for Dh918 Million
Aldar and Mubadala Investment Company have expanded their presence in Abu Dhabi’s commercial real estate market with the acquisition of Masdar City Square for Dh918 million. The transaction was comp ...
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Abu Dhabi Streamlines Holiday Home Regulations with Faster Licensing and Digital Services
Abu Dhabi has introduced updates to its holiday home regulatory system, making the process more streamlined for property owners, operators and other sector partners. The Department of Culture and Tour ...
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Dubai Land Department Programme Creates More Than 2,100 Real Estate Jobs for Emiratis
Dubai’s real estate sector continues to play an important role in the emirate’s economic growth, while new initiatives are creating more opportunities for Emirati professionals. Between 2023 and 2 ...
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UAE Real Estate Sector Records AED252 Billion in Transactions in Q1 2026
The UAE real estate sector started 2026 with record-breaking performance, as property transactions across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman reached AED252 billion ($68.7 billion) during the first qu ...
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Dubai Holding Signs Dh5 Billion Deal for New HQ and Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers
Dubai Holding has awarded a Dh5 billion construction contract to China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (CSCEC ME) for the development of its new headquarters and Jumeirah Reside ...
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Infinity Developments Completes Ultra-Luxury Waterfront Villa in Ras Al Khaimah
Infinity Developments has completed Villa Serenity, an ultra-luxury waterfront villa in Al Hamra Village, Ras Al Khaimah, strengthening the emirate’s growing position as a destination for premium re ...
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Dubai Branded Residences Market Cools on Volume but Pricing Power Stays Strong
Dubai’s branded residences market is entering a more mature phase as transaction volumes begin to cool while property prices continue to show strong resilience. The slowdown reflects a broader shift ...
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Business Bay Overtakes Palm Jumeirah as Dubai’s Busiest Prime Property Market
Business Bay has emerged as Dubai’s busiest prime property market, overtaking Palm Jumeirah in August 2026 as luxury buyers increasingly turn towards branded and design-led residences. According to ...
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Dubai FlexiRent: How Flexible Rental Plans Are Changing the Way Tenants Pay
Dubai’s rental market is evolving as tenants increasingly look for more flexible and convenient ways to manage housing costs. FlexiRent is emerging as an alternative to traditional rental arrangemen ...
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