Dubai Real Estate Projects Surge 52% to Dh100 Billion in First Half of 2026
Dubai’s real estate sector continued its strong growth in the first half of 2026, with around 104 projects valued at more than Dh100 billion, marking a 52% increase in project value compared with th ...
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Dubai Rental Disputes Resolved in Six Days on Average as AED 401 Million in Settlements Recorded in 2026
Dubai’s rental dispute resolution system is helping tenants and landlords settle disagreements more efficiently, with thousands of cases resolved through amicable agreements during the first nine mo ...
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Dubai Islands to Get a New Beach as 3km Shoreline Upgrade Targets 2027
Dubai Islands is set to enhance its waterfront appeal with a major beach and shoreline improvement project scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter of 2027. Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Re ...
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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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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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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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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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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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UAE Banks Absorb Fed Rate Moves as Dubai Mortgage Market Becomes More Independent
Dubai’s mortgage market is showing signs of becoming less directly influenced by US Federal Reserve interest-rate decisions, as UAE banks increasingly manage rate changes through their own lending m ...
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Dubai Property Renovation Trends: How Luxury Upgrades Are Transforming Real Estate
Dubai’s property market is witnessing a growing demand for high-quality home renovations as owners and investors look for ways to improve both lifestyle and property value. From luxury villas to pre ...
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Dubai’s $100M Villa Trap: Why Ultra-Luxury Buyers Must Look Beyond the Price Tag
Dubai’s ultra-luxury property market continues to attract wealthy buyers from around the world, with spectacular villas commanding prices of $100 million and beyond. However, a massive price tag doe ...
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