Real Estate

Dubai’s property market continued to attract substantial buyer and investor interest in August 2026, with total property sales reaching approximately $6.3 billion (AED 23.1 billion) during the month. The latest figures highlight both the scale of activity in Dubai real estate and the continued strength of demand for homes across different price segments. One of the most notable findings is that 83.77%...

Dubai is taking another major step towards an AI-powered real estate ecosystem with the launch of a new platform that can automatically process eligible property registration transactions. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) launched its “Initial Registration” platform on 3 September 2026, bringing project registration, real estate transaction registration and escrow account management into a unified...

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....

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,...