dubai real estate market

Dubai Property Investment: Emaar Announces Dh4.4 Billion Special Dividend Dubai property investment continues to attract attention from Indian buyers, investors and business owners as Emaar Properties announces a new special dividend worth Dh4.4 billion. The Dubai-based developer's board has approved a one-time dividend of Dh0.50 per share, in addition to its regular annual dividend. The announcement...

Dubai Real Estate Market Sees Hospitality Growth The Dubai real estate market continues to evolve as hospitality, tourism, branded residences and lifestyle destinations become increasingly connected with property development. Emaar Hospitality Group is expanding its portfolio across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, covering hotels, serviced residences, golf, wellness, dining and leisure. The strategy reflects...

UAE Real Estate Market Gains Momentum in Global Rankings The UAE real estate market is gaining greater global visibility as Dubai and Abu Dhabi continue to improve their real estate transparency, digital infrastructure and regulatory frameworks. The latest 2026 Global Real Estate Transparency Index from JLL and LaSalle highlights strong progress across Gulf markets, while Singapore remains among the...

Dubai Real Estate Market Records a Powerful Retail Property Surge The Dubai real estate market has delivered another strong signal of investor confidence, with retail property sales reaching AED 3.8 billion, or approximately $1 billion, during the first half of 2026. Sales values increased 177% compared with the same period last year, while transaction volumes reached 850, marking a 56% annual increase....

Dubai's real estate sector continues to attract major investment as construction activity expands across established communities. The latest Dubai real estate development milestone comes from Jumeirah Village Circle, where Drake & Scull International has secured an AED 127.8 million, or approximately $35 million, construction contract for Berkeley Square. The residential project is being developed by...

Dubai Real Estate Market Shows Strong Weekly Momentum The Dubai real estate market recorded AED10.54 billion ($2.9 billion) in transactions during the week, according to Dubai Land Department data. The week also saw 2,785 sales transactions across the emirate, highlighting continued activity across residential and investment segments. One of the standout deals involved a Jumeirah property valued at...

Dubai has built a reputation for turning ambitious ideas into destinations that attract global attention, and the proposed $5 billion Moon Sphere is another example of that vision. The project could add a new dimension to the Dubai real estate market, combining tourism, hospitality, entertainment, luxury residences and space-themed experiences within one futuristic development. For Indian investors and...

Dubai's rental sector is showing powerful momentum in 2026, with the Dubai real estate market moving towards another record year for rental contracts. According to a market analysis by fäm Properties, 257,284 rental contracts were registered across Dubai's freehold areas during the first eight months of 2026, up 5.5% from the same period in 2025. August alone recorded 39,645 contracts, while new leases...

Dubai Real Estate Market Gains a Powerful New Lifestyle Destination The Dubai real estate market is entering another important phase as Palm Jebel Ali continues to develop into a major waterfront community. Dubai Retail has announced The Yard, Palm Jebel Ali’s first retail and lifestyle destination, scheduled to open in 2027. The project will cover approximately 70,000 square feet of gross leasable area...

Dubai luxury real estate continues to attract high-net-worth buyers seeking premium homes, international lifestyle opportunities and long-term investment potential. But what does a $5 million budget actually buy in the world's leading luxury markets? In 2026, the difference is significant. The same $5 million can secure a spacious villa or large luxury apartment in Dubai, a much smaller apartment in...