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FeaturedGuides·26 October 2026

Studio, One or Two Bedrooms: Which Unit Size Pays in Dubai

Studio, one or two bedrooms? Median prices by unit size across six Dubai districts from the DLD registry, trading volumes, and one simple rule: match the unit to the district's tenant.

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Gru e torri in costruzione a Downtown Dubai accanto al Burj Khalifa, cantieri off-plan in primo piano

Guides·21 Oct 2026

Dubai Off-Plan Payment Plans: How to Read and Compare Them

The payment plan is a lever: 60/40, 80/20, post-handover, 1% monthly. How to read them, the RERA escrow protections, and how to compare two offers with DLD registry data.

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Distretto business di Dubai, immagine rappresentativa

Market·20 Oct 2026

AED 70 Million Logistics Hub at Dubai Industrial City: What It Signals for Housing Demand

Al Sharqi Shipping opens an AED 70 million hub with about 500 jobs expected: why employment and business growth underpin housing demand in Dubai.

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I pontili di Dubai Marina con gli yacht e le torri residenziali di diverse generazioni sullo sfondo

Guides·19 Oct 2026

Dubai Marina vs JVC: Where Should You Invest

Dubai Marina protects capital, Jumeirah Village Circle maximizes income: 4.7% versus 6.4% gross yield. A head-to-head comparison built on Dubai Land Department registry data, with an honest verdict.

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Vista aerea al tramonto di una community di ville a Dubai, con piscine private, giardini e lago

Guides·16 Oct 2026

How Much a Villa in Dubai Costs in 2026: Real Prices by Community

Real DLD registry medians, community by community: from AED 2.8 million (about $765,000) entry townhouses to AED 31 million villas on Palm Jumeirah, and what actually moves prices within each area.

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Vista panoramica di Dubai Marina con le torri residenziali affacciate sull'acqua e gli yacht ormeggiati

Guides·15 Oct 2026

Mortgages in Dubai for Non-Residents: The 2026 Guide

Yes, non-residents can finance a Dubai purchase: 50-60% LTV, 2026 fixed rates from around 4.5%, pre-approval valid for 60 days. Banks, documents, process, and when a mortgage beats cash.

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Vista dall'alto della marina di Dubai Marina con yacht ormeggiati, passeggiata e torri residenziali

Guides·14 Oct 2026

Short-Term Rentals in Dubai: Rules, Numbers and the Right Areas

DET licence, guest registration, Tourism Dirham: how short-term rentals work in Dubai, what they really earn and where they pay off, with actual entry prices from the DLD registry.

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Il Terminal 3 dell'aeroporto internazionale di Dubai (DXB) di notte, con l'insegna illuminata. Foto: Dubai Airports / Emirates 24|7

Market·13 Oct 2026

Dubai International turns 66: from a sand runway to 95.2 million passengers

From the 1960 opening to more than 1.5 billion cumulative passengers, with a record 95.2 million in 2025. What Dubai's airport growth means for housing and rental demand.

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Torri residenziali di Dubai Marina con piscina condominiale in primo piano

Guides·12 Oct 2026

Dubai Rents and Yields: the Registry's Real Numbers, Area by Area

Gross yields from 4.1% to 7.1% according to DLD and EJARI records: the 17-area table with median prices and rents, yield on launch price, and the path from gross to net.

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La prima ROX ADAMAS prodotta negli Emirati sulla linea di ispezione dello stabilimento KEZAD di Abu Dhabi. Foto: ROX / Gulf News

Market·12 Oct 2026

Abu Dhabi builds its first car: what the KEZAD automotive hub means

ROX has started producing the ADAMAS at KEZAD, Abu Dhabi: up to 300,000 vehicles a year by 2030. Another piece of the emirate's economic diversification.

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Gru da cantiere in controluce al tramonto sullo skyline di Dubai, torri in costruzione sullo sfondo

Guides·7 Oct 2026

Off-Plan in Dubai: How It Really Works (Escrow, Oqood and Payment Plans)

Off-plan accounts for almost 59% of Dubai transactions. How escrow accounts, Oqood registration and payment plans work, and what DLD registry data shows on launch prices of delivered projects.

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Vista aerea delle torri residenziali e del porto turistico di Dubai Marina in una giornata limpida

Guides·7 Oct 2026

Where to Buy in Dubai with $180,000, $350,000 or $600,000

Three budgets, three answers from the DLD registry: what your money actually buys in Dubai, area by area, with real 90-day medians and gross yields.

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Architettura residenziale di Palace Downtown a Dubai al tramonto, con le torri di Downtown sullo sfondo

Guides·2 Oct 2026

Buying property in Dubai: the complete 2026 step-by-step guide

Who can buy, the four steps from offer to title deed, the real costs (about 6.5% all-in) and the timelines: 2-4 weeks cash, 6-8 with a mortgage. No surprises.

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L'atrio della stazione Etihad Rail di Al Yalayis a Dubai nel giorno dell'apertura, 30 settembre 2026. Foto: Khaleej Times

Market·30 Sept 2026

Etihad Rail opens Dubai's first station today: Abu Dhabi in 64 minutes

Al Yalayis opens today, September 30: Etihad Rail's first Dubai station, linked to the Jumeirah Golf Estates metro. What it means for Dubai's southern growth corridor.

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La spiaggia di Saadiyat con il Louvre Abu Dhabi sullo sfondo: l'esperienza turistica che i nuovi standard vogliono uniformare

Market·26 Sept 2026

Abu Dhabi raises the bar on tourism: new guidelines across 11 touchpoints

DCT Abu Dhabi has issued guidelines across 11 tourism touchpoints, from airports to museums, backing the goal of 39.3 million annual visitors by 2030.

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La firma della partnership tra Dubai Holding Real Estate e ADCB, con i loghi di Nakheel, Meraas e Dubai Properties. Foto: Dubai Holding / ADCB

Market·17 Sept 2026

Dubai Holding Real Estate and ADCB team up on off-plan financing

A new partnership between Dubai Holding Real Estate (Nakheel, Meraas, Dubai Properties) and ADCB unlocks financing once 50% has been paid to the developer, regardless of construction progress.

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Airbus A380 di Emirates in volo accanto a un edificio residenziale a Dubai

Market·15 Sept 2026

Dubai tourism is back: nearly 7 million visitors through August and hotels filling up again

DET data presented at ATM certifies the rebound: 869,000 visitors in August (best month since February), hotel occupancy up from 36% in March to 66%, double-digit monthly growth since spring. And anyone living in the city can see it.

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Torri di uffici nel distretto business di Dubai

Market·15 Sept 2026

Gulf Venture Capital: UAE Raises $1.2 Billion in Six Months

In H1 2026 the UAE attracted the largest share of venture capital in the MENA region. Proptech is already the third best funded sector.

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Cantiere residenziale con gru a Dubai Hills

Market·13 Sept 2026

Construction costs are rising in Dubai: who really pays, and why buyers are protected

Imported materials up 20-25% according to Moody's, shipping routes rerouted, sites adapting. But fixed-price contracts and sold-out inventory shield buyers: here is how to read it.

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Market·10 Sept 2026

Abu Dhabi lines up 297 events in H2 2026: what it means for investors

ADNEC Group has booked 297 events across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain between July and December 2026, from ADIPEC to the UN Water Conference. What that calendar tells property investors about the capital.

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Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences a Business Bay, render ufficiale del developer

Market·7 Sept 2026

Dubai's record August: AED 20.6bn in home sales in a single month

Dubai Land Department logs 10,978 residential transactions in August: 71% off-plan, with Dubai South leading volumes.

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Dubai Marina, area residenziale di riferimento per gli affitti brevi

Market·6 Sept 2026

Dubai's peak season arrives: hotels eye 75-85% occupancy from September

With business tourism, conferences and events returning, Dubai hotels are forecasting 75-85% occupancy and rising rates from September through year end, a direct signal for short-term rental owners too.

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Torri di Jumeirah Lakes Towers, sede di DMCC a Dubai

Market·6 Sept 2026

Lab-Grown Diamonds: UAE Trade Hits Record 76.9 Million Carats as DMCC Creates a Dedicated Vertical

UAE lab-grown diamond trade hit a record 76.9 million carats in 2025, up 91.5% year over year. DMCC, Dubai's free zone based in Jumeirah Lakes Towers, has launched a dedicated vertical to manage the sector's growth.

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Corridoio stradale a Dubai, immagine rappresentativa

Market·2 Sept 2026

Dubai's RTA Commits AED 1.16bn to the Al Meydan Street Corridor, Cutting Commute Times by 66%

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has awarded two contracts worth AED 1.16 billion for the Al Meydan Street Development Project: 17km of new roads and 3,700 metres of bridges cut travel times by 66% for over 500,000 residents by 2028.

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Kingdom Centre nello skyline di Riyadh, immagine rappresentativa

Market·31 Aug 2026

Riyadh tenders a 6-gigawatt AI campus: why property investors should care

HUMAIN, the AI arm of Saudi Arabia's sovereign fund, has tendered infrastructure for a 6GW data centre campus in east Riyadh: 24 sq km, six 1GW plots. An investment wave that also moves housing demand.

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Bugatti Residences by Binghatti a Business Bay, render ufficiale del developer

Market·27 Aug 2026

Presidence: the new blueprint for luxury living in Dubai

It's no longer just location and design. Buyers at the top of the market want privacy, wellness and an integrated service ecosystem. Dubai's branded residences already carry a 42% premium.

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Vista aerea notturna di Yas Island: il circuito illuminato, la marina con gli yacht e il Yas Hotel. Foto: Yas Marina Circuit / Musco Lighting

Market·26 Aug 2026

F1 Confirms Abu Dhabi as 2026 Season Finale: What It Means for Yas Island

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will close the 2026 F1 season from 4 to 6 December at Yas Marina Circuit. The confirmation cements a fixture the venue has held since 2014, and with it the tourism and residential ecosystem of Yas Island.

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Guides·25 Aug 2026

DubaiNow: How the Government's Digital App Also Simplifies Property Sales

280 services from 44 entities in a single app, with another 180 on the way by February 2027. Among them, the Dubai Land Department's Digital Sale service, which takes the entire property sale and registration process online.

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Market·24 Aug 2026

AI, Blockchain and Smart Buildings: Technology Reshapes Dubai's Real Estate Market

Dubai Land Department is targeting AED60 billion in tokenised transactions by 2033. Here is how blockchain, AI and smart buildings are changing how property is bought in Dubai.

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Cantiere di sviluppo immobiliare a Dubai, immagine rappresentativa

Market·23 Aug 2026

Dubai Completes 104 Real Estate Projects Worth Over AED 111 Billion in H1 2026

The Dubai Land Department confirms 104 completed projects in H1 2026, worth more than AED 111 billion, a 52% rise year on year. The official data, and what it means for buyers.

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Zona economica e tecnologica di Dubai, immagine rappresentativa

Market·21 Aug 2026

DIEZ: Dubai's free zones hit 96% occupancy as Block 14 adds their first residential district

Dubai's DIEZ economic zones posted a record first half of 2026: 96% occupancy, companies up 13%, workforce up 24%, and for the first time, residential buildings inside a free zone.

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Mercato immobiliare di Dubai, immagine rappresentativa

Market·20 Aug 2026

Who is buying property in Dubai in 2026: the changing buyer profile

Not just large investors: entrepreneurs, founders and remote professionals are now buying in Dubai too. Buyers from 150+ nationalities, led by India, the UK and Egypt.

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Grattacieli di Dubai Marina, area di turismo e affitti brevi

Market·17 Aug 2026

UAE Tourism: WTTC Forecasts Over 250,000 New Jobs by 2036

The World Travel & Tourism Council forecasts over 250,000 new tourism jobs in the UAE by 2036, with direct implications for housing and rental demand.

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Market·14 Aug 2026

Abu Dhabi: record 2025 tourism year, 26.6 million visitors and hotel revenue up 19.5%

The Department of Culture and Tourism confirms Abu Dhabi's best year on record: 81% occupancy, MICE delegates up 40%, cultural attendance up 20%.

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Business district di Jumeirah Lakes Towers a Dubai, dove ha sede il DMCC

Market·11 Aug 2026

Dubai steps up its high-tech manufacturing push: DMCC signs with Hong Kong Tinkam Capital

DMCC signs a strategic partnership with Hong Kong Tinkam Capital to explore an energy equipment manufacturing park in Dubai, deepening ties with China.

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Documenti e computer su una scrivania, immagine rappresentativa della firma a distanza

Guides·10 Aug 2026

Can you buy property in Dubai without being there? Yes, here is how

The power of attorney is issued over a video call with a UAE notary, within the day, with just your passport. How it works, when you do not need one at all, and where your money sits.

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Fujairah, la citta' e le montagne Hajar sulla costa orientale degli Emirati

Market·10 Aug 2026

Fujairah, the port bypassing Hormuz, opens new routes for Gulf investors

DP World is building two new terminals outside the Strait of Hormuz under a 50-year concession. With record GDP and population growth and the new Etihad Rail passenger line, Fujairah is entering the Gulf's investment map.

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Skyline di Dubai, immagine rappresentativa del mercato immobiliare

Market·9 Aug 2026

Empower Tops 2 Million RT of Capacity: What It Signals for Dubai's Development Pace

Empower, the world's largest district cooling provider, has crossed 2.02 million RT of contracted capacity, a direct signal of how fast new developments are moving in Dubai.

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Business district di Dubai, immagine rappresentativa

Market·9 Aug 2026

Dubai Ranked World's Second Smartest City, Leads Global AI Adoption

BCG's Intelligent Cities Index 2026 places Dubai second among 61 cities worldwide, and first globally for smart technology and AI adoption.

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Market·8 Aug 2026

Dubai Posts Record July: $7.1bn in Residential Property Sales

Dubai Land Department data show AED 25.95bn in residential sales in July, with off-plan above 70% of transactions: the market holds its pace.

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Market·8 Aug 2026

Mubadala Leads $250m Round for Moove, Global HQ Stays in Dubai

Abu Dhabi's sovereign fund leads a Series C round valuing Moove at $2.1 billion. The company already moved its global headquarters to Dubai.

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Dubai Marina, una delle zone piu richieste per gli affitti brevi a Dubai

Market·8 Aug 2026

Cheaper Gulf flights: a tailwind for Dubai's short-term rentals

Emirates, Etihad and flydubai roll out discounted fares and flexible tickets for 2026. More tourism to Dubai is a tailwind for short-term rentals.

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Skyline di Abu Dhabi visto dalla Corniche, con i grattacieli del centro sul lungomare

Market·8 Aug 2026

Abu Dhabi Residential Prices Rise Again: Up 17.8% Year on Year in Q2 2026

The ValuStrat Price Index for residential property climbs to 151.1 points in the second quarter of 2026: up 2.1% quarter on quarter and 17.8% year on year, with apartments and offices leading the growth.

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Passaporto con timbri di visto in mano, a richiamo dei nuovi residenti

Market·31 Jul 2026

Dubai tops 4.58 million residents: what the 2025 growth data shows

Dubai closed 2025 at 4.58 million residents, up 332,000 people in a year (+7.5%). The official data and what it means for housing demand.

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Costa di Ras Al Khaimah sul Golfo Arabico con resort sul lungomare

Market·29 Jul 2026

Ras Al Khaimah posts its strongest first half ever: 670,000+ visitors

RAKTDA reports Ras Al Khaimah's best H1 on record: over 670,000 visitors, domestic arrivals up 47%. Wynn Al Marjan Island drives the next phase.

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Skyline di Dubai con il Burj Khalifa e lo svincolo di Sheikh Zayed Road

Market·28 Jul 2026

Dubai launches 'A Dubai Invite': up to Dh3,000 in rewards for residents bringing guests

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism rewards residents who invite family and friends from abroad between July 20 and October 31: hotels, dining and attractions discounted up to 45%.

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Pista ciclabile e pedonale a Dubai, parte del piano RTA di mobilita sostenibile

Market·27 Jul 2026

Dubai to upgrade 63 transit stations under five-year soft mobility plan

Dubai's RTA has approved a five-year plan extending walking and cycling networks to 25 residential areas, with infrastructure upgrades around 63 public transport stations by 2030.

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Render dell aeroporto Al Maktoum (Dubai World Central), il nuovo hub al centro dello sviluppo di Dubai South

Neighbourhoods·21 Jul 2026

Dubai South Is Now Dubai's Fastest-Growing Real Estate Market

The district tied to the Al Maktoum airport expansion posted its fourth straight record month: over 2,800 transactions in June and 653 new companies in a year.

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Render RTA del corridoio Latifa bint Hamdan: nuova arteria a piu corsie con svincoli e pista ciclabile a Dubai

Market·19 Jul 2026

Dubai Unveils Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor: 12km for 650,000 Residents by 2028

Dubai's RTA has awarded a AED 2 billion contract for the new artery linking six major roads, cutting travel times by up to 54% on key stretches.

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Render aereo di Wynn Al Marjan Island, il resort con casinò che traina lo sviluppo immobiliare di Ras Al Khaimah

Market·13 Jul 2026

Ras Al Khaimah to Add 25,600 New Homes by 2030 as Market Accelerates

Cavendish Maxwell confirms Ras Al Khaimah's pipeline: 25,600 new residential units by 2030, driven by fast population growth and record off-plan sales.

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Hudayriyat Golf Estates, Abu Dhabi (foto: Modon)

Market·13 Jul 2026

Modon's Hudayriyat Golf Estates Sets a UAE Sales Record at Launch

Modon's new Abu Dhabi project marks the best-selling residential launch in UAE history: over Dh13bn in sales within days, 1,700 residences sold.

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Bugatti Residences by Binghatti, Business Bay, Dubai (render: Binghatti)

Market·11 Jul 2026

Dubai luxury sales pick up as Bugatti Residences seals AED 270 million in penthouse deals

Binghatti's Bugatti Residences in Business Bay sold two penthouses for AED 200 million and AED 70 million to international buyers, the latest sign of resilient demand at the top of Dubai's market.

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Market·5 Jul 2026

Dubai Property Sales Hit $77.9bn in H1 2026, Second-Best Half on Record

Dubai's real estate market posted AED286bn ($77.9bn) in first-half sales, the second-highest total on record after 2025's peak, with transaction volumes above 86,000 deals.

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Skyline di Abu Dhabi di sera lungo la Corniche

Market·5 Jul 2026

Abu Dhabi is the world's safest city for the tenth year: what it means for investors

Abu Dhabi is the world's safest city for the tenth year running (Numbeo 2026). And four emirates top the global ranking: here's why safety really matters for property buyers.

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Inaugurazione del servizio passeggeri Etihad Rail, 30 giugno 2026. Foto: Etihad Rail

Market·30 Jun 2026

Etihad Rail brings Dubai and Abu Dhabi closer: what it means for investors

From 30 June the Etihad Rail passenger network is live. From 30 September a station at Jumeirah Golf Estates and the Abu Dhabi-Dubai link: here is what it means for investors.

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Market·25 Jun 2026

Blue Line & Gold Line: Dubai Expands Metro with 32 New Stations and AED 52 Billion

Dubai has approved two new metro lines, Blue Line (2029, AED 18bn) and Gold Line (2032, AED 34bn), adding 32 new stations and 72 kilometres to its network. Areas served include Dubai Creek Harbour, Silicon Oasis, Business Bay, and Jumeirah Golf Estates. Analysis projects up to +20% property value uplift within 800m of new stations.

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Market·22 Jun 2026

Abu Dhabi Posts Record Q1 2026: AED 38.1 Billion in Residential Sales

Abu Dhabi's residential real estate market recorded its best-ever first quarter in 2026: 8,100 transactions worth AED 38.1 billion ($10.4 billion). Off-plan at 81% of deals, foreign buyers from 99 nationalities, apartment prices up 17% year-on-year.

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Market·16 Jun 2026

Emaar unveils its largest-ever masterplan: AED 200 billion in the heart of Dubai

Emaar is preparing the most ambitious project in its history: AED 200 billion, over 4.5 million sqm, 150,000 residents, five themed districts in the heart of Dubai. What it means for investors.

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Market·11 Jun 2026

UAE real estate heading for AED 2.98 trillion by 2031: what the Statista projection says

Statista Market Insights projects the UAE real estate market at USD 811 billion (AED 2.98 trillion) by 2031, with a 3.07% CAGR from 2026. The numbers behind the estimate and what they mean for investors looking at the UAE from abroad.

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Market·10 Jun 2026

Dubai Harbour gets 9 minutes closer to Sheikh Zayed Road: what changes for investors

The RTA bridge connecting Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour is 90% complete, opening in June. Reduces travel time from 12 to 3 minutes. What it means for those who invested in Emaar Beachfront and for those considering the area.

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Market·10 Jun 2026

Dubai: AED 28.5 billion in real estate transactions in May 2026

DLD certifies 10,218 transactions worth AED 28.51 billion in May 2026, with the off-plan segment at 74% of residential. Data, trends and implications for international investors.

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Market·10 Jun 2026

Mashreq launches off-plan mortgage: conditions and requirements for UAE residents

Mashreq introduces the Off-Plan Home Loan for UAE residents: up to 25-year tenure, max 50% LTV, zero pre-approval fees, available on developments with at least 35% construction progress.

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Market·7 Jun 2026

UAE overtakes US and UK as the world's top real estate investment destination

According to a recent global survey, 56% of international investors rank the UAE ahead of the US and UK as the most attractive real estate destination. What it means for European investors.

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Neighbourhoods·25 May 2026

JVC today: is it still worth the price?

Jumeirah Village Circle remains one of Dubai's most traded areas for income. But on new off-plan launches the asking prices today don't always add up. Where to find value.

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Guides·25 May 2026

Dubai will for international investors

Without a registered UAE will, foreign-owned property is subject to local succession rules. DIFC for Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah, ADJD for Abu Dhabi: two tools designed for non-resident owners.

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Market·22 May 2026

AMRA in Umm Al Quwain: the Citi launch

AMRA's launch in Umm Al Quwain made noise: an integrative wellness resort, serviced residences, a natural lagoon. What's behind the numbers, and what to weigh before investing.

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Taxation·12 May 2026

Tax in Dubai: what an investor really pays

The zero percent doesn't apply to everyone. Capital gains, rental income, tax residency and reporting: the points that change your net return.

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Guides·6 May 2026

Off-plan in Dubai: how to buy safely

Buying off-plan feels risky until you know the safeguards. Escrow, registered developers, payment plans: what actually protects you.

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Market·28 Apr 2026

Net yield in Dubai: what it really means

The 7% on a brochure isn't the 7% you collect. Service charges, management, vacancy: how you get to the real net yield.

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