UAE Property Handover Delays: Why Settlement Can Be an Alternative to Court
Property handover delays can create significant difficulties for buyers, particularly when ownership transfer is also held up. A recent case in the UAE highlights how buyers may consider a negotiated ...
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Four Key Lessons from UAE Property Leaders for the Next Generation of Real Estate Professionals
The UAE real estate market continues to create opportunities for professionals across development, construction, design, finance, sales and property management. As the sector expands, industry leaders ...
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Dubai Remains the World’s Branded Residence Capital as UAE Accounts for 19% of Global Market
Dubai continues to strengthen its position as the world’s largest market for branded residences, with the UAE now accounting for 19% of the global branded residences development pipeline. According ...
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Dubai Records 335 Luxury Home Sales Above Dh36.7 Million in Eight Months as Palm Jumeirah Leads
Dubai’s luxury real estate market continued to attract strong demand in 2026, with 335 residential properties valued at $10 million (Dh36.7 million) or more sold during the first eight months of the ...
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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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