January 2026

Dubai luxury real estate buyers shift towards proven developers as long-term capital replaces flipping

Dubai tops 200,000 residential property transactions in record 2025 as apartment and villa prices revealed

Dubai’s real estate sector has achieved a defining milestone in 2025, surpassing 200,000 residential property transactions within a single calendar year. This unprecedented volume reflects deep liquidity, sustained investor confidence, and broad-based demand across both apartments and villas. The transaction surge is distributed across prime, secondary, and emerging communities, demonstrating that growth...

Sobha Realty launches 20,000-home Sobha Sanctuary as its largest master-planned community in Dubai

A Landmark Development Redefining Large-Scale Luxury Living in Dubai Sobha Realty has introduced Sobha Sanctuary, a transformative master-planned community featuring 20,000 premium homes, marking the developer’s largest residential project in Dubai to date. This expansive development represents a strategic expansion of Sobha Realty’s portfolio and reinforces its reputation for precision craftsmanship,...

Dubai luxury real estate buyers shift towards proven developers as long-term capital replaces flipping

Dubai luxury real estate buyers shift towards proven developers as long-term capital replaces flipping

Dubai’s luxury real estate market is undergoing a decisive transformation. High-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional-grade investors are increasingly prioritizing proven developers, delivery certainty, and asset longevity over short-term speculative gains. This shift reflects a market that has matured into a capital-preservation and wealth-compounding ecosystem, where long-term value...

Dubai property market forecast for 2026

How much will Dubai property prices rise in 2026? Offices tipped to outperform homes

Dubai’s real estate sector is positioned for another expansionary phase in 2026, with sustained capital inflows, robust business formation, and structural demand supporting price growth across multiple asset classes. Market momentum is expected to remain strong, but commercial real estate—particularly Grade A office space—is forecast to outperform residential segments in both rental yield and capital...

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Dubai First-Time Home Buyer Program drives $885m in sales as 2,000 residents buy first homes

Dubai’s residential property market has entered a decisive growth phase as the First-Time Home Buyer Program catalyzes unprecedented participation from residents entering the market for the first time. With $885 million in recorded sales and 2,000 residents securing their first homes, this initiative is reshaping buyer demographics, transaction velocity, and long-term market stability. This surge...

Offices, warehouses and local retail top Dubai’s 2026 property wish list

Dubai’s 2026 property landscape is being shaped by assets that generate stable income, support business growth, and align with logistics and consumption patterns. Offices, warehouses, and local retail are not simply trending categories; they represent structural demand segments anchored in population growth, enterprise expansion, and supply-chain optimization. These asset classes are capturing capital...

Dubai property sales surpass $544bn in five years as market momentum accelerates

Dubai property sales surpass $544bn in five years as market momentum accelerates

Dubai’s real estate sector has delivered extraordinary capital inflows, with property sales exceeding $544 billion over the last five years, confirming the emirate’s position as one of the fastest-growing and most liquid property markets globally. This sustained performance reflects deep investor confidence, strong end-user demand, and a diversified development pipeline across residential, commercial,...

Dubai commercial real estate sales surge 79.3 per cent to $4.2bn

Dubai commercial real estate sales surge 79.3 per cent to $4.2bn

Dubai’s commercial real estate sector has entered a decisive expansion phase, with sales volumes surging by 79.3 per cent to reach $4.2 billion, reflecting unprecedented transactional velocity across office, retail, and mixed-use commercial assets. This performance signals robust institutional participation, sustained foreign capital inflows, and heightened demand for income-generating properties in...

Dubai real estate sales rise across luxury, affordable segments in 2025

Dubai real estate sales rise across luxury, affordable segments in 2025

Dubai Property Market Overview 2025: Broad-Based Sales Momentum Dubai’s real estate market in 2025 demonstrates robust, multi-segment expansion, with transaction volumes and deal values rising across luxury villas, branded residences, mid-income apartments, and affordable housing communities. Sales growth reflects strong end-user participation alongside consistent investor activity, reinforcing...

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Dubai real estate: Binghatti and Mercedes-Benz unveil $8.2bn branded city project in Nad Al Sheba

Dubai’s real estate sector continues to set global benchmarks with the announcement of an $8.2 billion branded city project in Nad Al Sheba, jointly unveiled by Binghatti Developers and Mercedes-Benz. This landmark collaboration introduces a fully integrated, design-led residential and lifestyle destination that merges automotive luxury, architectural innovation, and large-scale urban planning within one...

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