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

FeaturedMarket·28 July 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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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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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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