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Dubai is entering another significant phase of urban expansion, creating new opportunities for property buyers and investors looking to benefit from the emirate’s long-term growth. With approximately AED 2.1 trillion worth of projects underway across real estate, transport, aviation, utilities, and economic infrastructure, the city is preparing for a new chapter of development. Announced by Sheikh...

Dubai has established itself as one of the world's most dynamic real estate markets, attracting international investors, entrepreneurs, and property professionals. Behind this growth are business leaders who combine strategic thinking, market knowledge, and relationship-driven leadership to create opportunities in an increasingly competitive environment. Muhammad Adil, featured in the October 2026...

Dubai has strengthened its position as the global capital of branded residences, with the city continuing to attract international luxury hotel brands, automotive companies, fashion houses, and lifestyle names into its residential real estate market. With 116 new branded residence projects in the pipeline, Dubai is expanding an already dominant market and giving investors and luxury buyers an increasingly...

The UAE’s luxury real estate market is continuing to attract some of the world’s wealthiest buyers, with 2026 producing a new wave of exceptionally high-value property transactions across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. From waterfront villas and branded residences to exclusive Palm Jumeirah homes and prime development plots, the latest transactions demonstrate how strongly demand remains concentrated at the...

Dubai’s real estate market continued to demonstrate strong transaction activity, with the sector recording approximately $3.8 billion (AED13.9 billion) in transactions during the week, according to data reported by Arabian Business based on Dubai Land Department (DLD) figures. The activity included thousands of property sales and a notable premium office transaction in Business Bay, highlighting...

Dubai has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework for shared accommodation, bringing apartment sharing, bed-space arrangements and other forms of shared housing under clearer official controls. Dubai Law No. (4) of 2026, which regulates the management and occupancy of shared housing, officially came into effect on 26 August 2026, 180 days after its publication in the Official Gazette. The...

Dubai continues to attract international buyers looking for premium residential properties, and few locations carry the same recognition as the area surrounding the Burj Khalifa. In 2026, buyers can choose from luxury residences in Downtown Dubai, branded apartments, canal-side homes in Business Bay and newer waterfront communities such as Dubai Creek Harbour. For buyers exploring the...

Dubai’s off-plan property market has received a new financing boost after Dubai Holding Real Estate and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) announced a strategic partnership offering eligible buyers earlier access to home financing. Under the new arrangement, buyers at Palm Jebel Ali, The Acres and Nad Al Sheba Gardens can access ADCB financing once they have paid 50% of the property's value to the...

The UAE mortgage market is facing renewed pressure as financial markets prepare for an expected US Federal Reserve interest rate increase. For homeowners, prospective buyers and property investors, the move could translate into higher borrowing costs, particularly for mortgages linked to variable interest rates. Markets are currently pricing in a 25-basis-point increase by the Federal Reserve, which would...

Dubai’s ambitious $5 billion Moon project has taken another major step towards becoming a reality after securing new international expertise to help advance the futuristic development. The proposed Moon Dubai development, created by Canada-based Moon World Resorts Inc., has attracted global attention since it was first unveiled in 2022. Designed as a giant lunar-inspired destination, the project aims to...