2026

The UAE’s rental market is entering a new era of digital and data-driven leasing with the launch of a new Tenant Screening service that allows private landlords to request the credit scores of prospective tenants. Launched by the Etihad Credit Bureau (ECB) in collaboration with UAE PASS, the service gives landlords an additional way to assess the financial reliability of potential renters before...

Dubai’s luxury real estate market is continuing to demonstrate remarkable resilience and growth in 2026, reinforcing the emirate’s position as one of the world’s leading destinations for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), investors and luxury property buyers. The latest market data shows that demand at the very top end of Dubai’s residential sector remains exceptionally strong. While the broader...

Dubai’s rental market continues to evolve in 2026, making it increasingly important for tenants and landlords to understand how rent increases are calculated. A landlord cannot simply raise the rent by any amount at renewal. The permitted increase is linked to Dubai’s Rental Index and depends on how the existing rent compares with the market rental value of similar properties. The official Dubai Land...

Dubai’s real estate sector has recorded another major milestone, with 104 property projects completed during the first half of 2026, representing investment of more than AED 111 billion ($30.2 billion). At the same time, developers delivered 24,537 new residential units, highlighting the scale of construction and investor confidence in Dubai’s property market. The latest figures from the Dubai Land...

Dubai has built its reputation on ambitious infrastructure, record-breaking architecture and large-scale master-planned communities. That strategy is continuing, with a new generation of megaprojects expected to reshape the emirate’s skyline, transport network, tourism sector and real estate market over the coming years. The next phase is broader than simply building taller towers. Dubai is investing...

Dubai is once again reshaping one of its most recognisable landmarks. The tower long nicknamed Dubai’s “Big Ben” is undergoing a major transformation, with its iconic clock crown being removed as part of a wider redevelopment that will give the building a completely new identity. Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, the tower is being redeveloped by AHS Properties and will be relaunched as AHS Tower....

Dubai has officially introduced a new regulatory framework for shared accommodation, marking a significant change for landlords, tenants, property managers and real estate investors across the emirate. Law No. 4 of 2026, which regulates shared housing, came into effect on 26 August 2026. The legislation aims to tackle overcrowding, unauthorised partitions and informal rental arrangements while...

The UAE real estate market has become one of the world's most dynamic property environments, particularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Rapid population growth, international investment, major infrastructure projects, luxury developments and digital transformation continue to create opportunities for professionals entering the sector. For young real estate professionals, however, success is about more than...

The UAE real estate market is entering a new phase of digital transformation. Technology is no longer simply supporting property transactions behind the scenes; it is changing how buyers discover homes, how investors evaluate opportunities, how developers market projects and how residents experience their properties. From artificial intelligence and virtual reality to blockchain and smart-home systems,...

Dubai's property market continues to demonstrate strong demand despite a massive pipeline of new homes under construction. Around 75.5% of the 564,072 residential properties currently being built across Dubai have already been sold. That means 425,863 homes have already found buyers, even though many of the projects are not yet complete. Demand is particularly strong in the villa segment. Around...