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Dubai Records $3.7bn in Weekly Transactions as Palm Jumeirah Deal Tops $14.6m
Dubai real estate logged $3.7bn in transactions in a single week, headlined by a $14.6m Palm Jumeirah apartment sale. What the data tells investors.
18 October 2026 · Elyora Research
Dubai Luxury Rents Jump 16% as Ready-Home Buyers Grow More Selective
Dubai luxury property prices rose 4% while rentals surged 16%, new market data shows. Here's what the shift means for buy-to-let investors in 2026.
16 October 2026
Dubai Asking Rents Drop Up to 22% as Listings Surge 55%
Dubai asking rents have fallen up to 22% in popular areas as property listings surge 55%, signalling a shift in the rental market investors must watch.
14 October 2026
Dubai Property Buyers Receive Keys Months Early as Developers Race to Deliver
Dubai developers are handing over completed properties months ahead of schedule, a shift that signals tighter execution and stronger buyer protections in 2026.
12 October 2026
Dubai Golden Visa: UAE Ranks Among World's Easiest Residency Routes in 2026
The UAE Golden Visa through property remains one of the most accessible residency-by-investment routes globally, per a 2026 ranking of 15 programmes.
10 October 2026
S&P Warns Dubai Apartment Prices Could Fall as Supply Jumps 20%
S&P Global flags a 20% supply rise and Middle East tensions as downside risks for Dubai apartment prices. What the data means for property investors.
8 October 2026
Dubai Real Estate Hits AED 90.6bn in Q3 as Off-Plan Dominates
Dubai property transactions reached AED 90.62bn in Q3 2026, with off-plan deals driving volume. Key data on prices, deal sizes, and what investors should know.
6 October 2026
Dubai Off-Plan Prices Hold Steady as Absorption Rate Slows
Dubai developers are keeping off-plan prices firm despite a cooling in sales absorption. Here's what the latest market data means for property investors.
4 October 2026
Etihad Rail Launch: What Abu Dhabi-Dubai Trains Mean for Property Prices
Etihad Rail's passenger service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai is reshaping property demand. Here's what investors need to know about prices and rental yields.
2 October 2026
Dubai's Biggest Property Deals of 2026: AED 170M Villa Leads Record Sales
A Dubai villa sold for AED 170M and an apartment for AED 98M headline 2026's biggest property deals, revealing the depth of ultra-luxury demand.
1 October 2026
Meraas Awards AED 1bn Contract for Nad Al Sheba Gardens Phase II
Meraas has awarded a AED 1 billion construction contract to expand Nad Al Sheba Gardens, signalling strong developer confidence in Dubai's villa community market.
28 September 2026
Dubai Completes 104 Projects Worth AED 111B in H1 2026
Dubai delivered 104 real estate projects worth AED 111 billion in H1 2026, signalling record construction output. What it means for off-plan buyers and investors.
25 September 2026
Dubai Home Sales Jump 25% as Market Enters Recovery Phase
Dubai residential sales surged 25% in the latest data, signalling a market recovery phase. Here's what the numbers mean for property investors.
22 September 2026
Dubai Holding and ADCB Launch Off-Plan Home Financing for Buyers
Dubai Holding Real Estate and ADCB have unveiled a new home financing product targeting off-plan buyers, opening mortgage access to a broader investor base.
21 September 2026
UAE Golden Visa: Mortgaged Property Now Qualifies Under AED 2m Rule
Mortgaged Dubai property can qualify for the UAE Golden Visa under the AED 2m threshold, Arabian Business confirms. Here's what investors need to know.
20 September 2026
Kempinski Residences at The Creek Dubai: Branded Living Expands
Kempinski Residences launches at The Creek Dubai with Swiss Property. Here's what branded residence buyers need to know about this waterfront project.
18 September 2026
Azizi Launches $8.1bn Florence Master Community in Sharjah
Azizi Developments has unveiled Florence, an $8.1 billion master-planned community in Sharjah, marking one of the UAE's largest single developer launches of 2026.
13 September 2026
Dubai Court Jails Golden Visa Property Fraudsters, Orders AED 4.65m Repayment
A Dubai court has ordered fraudsters to repay AED 4.65m to an investor conned in a Golden Visa property scam. What buyers must know before investing.
10 September 2026
Emaar's Alabbar: Dubai Property Prices May Dip 5-10% by 2027
Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar predicts Dubai property prices could soften 5-10% by 2027 as new supply peaks , and calls it a healthy correction.
8 September 2026
Dubai Property Registration Goes AI: DLD Automates Eligible Transactions
Dubai's DLD has launched an AI platform that automatically processes eligible property transactions, cutting paperwork and registration times for investors.
4 September 2026
Dubai's Burj Khalifa Area Records Dh1.2bn in Villa Deals
Villa transactions near the Burj Khalifa hit Dh1.2 billion as Dubai's total real estate volume reaches Dh523bn in eight months, signalling broad market depth.
2 September 2026
Dubai Off-Plan Boom: 24,537 Units Delivered as Abu Dhabi Sales Surge 164%
Dubai delivered 24,537 new homes in H1 2026 while Abu Dhabi transactions soared 164%. What the UAE's supply surge means for off-plan investors.
31 August 2026
Palm Jumeirah Home Sells for $61.5m as Prices Hit $3,057/sq ft
A Palm Jumeirah villa sold for $61.5m as average prices on the island reach $3,057 per sq ft, signalling continued strength in Dubai's ultra-luxury segment.
28 August 2026
Dubai: 75% of 564,000 Homes Under Construction Already Sold
Three-quarters of Dubai's 564,000 homes under construction are already sold, with villa pre-sales hitting 85%, signalling deep demand ahead of delivery.
26 August 2026
Dubai Villa Renovations Hit $5.4m as Owners Bet on Lifestyle Upgrades
Dubai homeowners are spending up to $5.4m on villa renovations , smart kitchens, pools, home automation , signalling a new lifestyle-driven property trend.
25 August 2026
Dubai Golden Visa Property Rules: What Buyers Must Know in 2026
Gulf News reports Dubai is widening property access via Golden Visa, Flexi Rent, and first-buyer schemes. Here's what investors need to know.
22 August 2026
Dubai Land Department Tokenizes 10 Towers on XRPL Blockchain
Dubai Land Department has tokenized 10 real estate towers on the XRP Ledger, targeting $16 billion in tokenized property assets by 2033. What investors need to know.
20 August 2026
Nakheel Begins Handover of 892 Homes at Jebel Ali Village
Nakheel has started handing over 892 homes at Jebel Ali Village, bringing 5,500 residents to one of Dubai's most anticipated villa communities.
18 August 2026
Dubai Registers 186 New Property Developers in Seven Months
Dubai licensed 186 new property developers in the first seven months of 2026, signalling a structural expansion of supply capacity in the emirate's primary market.
16 August 2026
Dubai Off-Plan Market Draws Buyers at Every Price Point, New Data Shows
Bayut data reveals Dubai's off-plan market is attracting buyers across all budgets in 2026, from sub-AED 500K units to AED 10M+ luxury launches.
14 August 2026
Dubai Foreign Property Investment Hits $40.4bn as 29,312 New Investors Enter Market
Dubai foreign property investment surged 26% to $40.4bn in H1 2026, with 29,312 first-time investors entering the market, according to new DLD data.
12 August 2026
Dubai Rental Market on Track for All-Time Record in 2026
Dubai's rental market logged 214,445 contracts in just seven months, putting 2026 on course to break all previous annual records. What investors need to know.
10 August 2026
Azizi Developments Tops Dubai Sales for Third Straight Month in July 2026
Azizi Developments ranked #1 in Dubai property sales for a third consecutive month in July 2026, signalling a major shift in the competitive off-plan market.
8 August 2026
Dubai Luxury Villa Sells for Record $29M in Palm Jumeirah Deal
A Dubai luxury villa has sold for a record $29 million, underscoring the emirate's booming high-end property market. What investors need to know.
6 August 2026
DAMAC Tops Dubai Off-Plan Market in H1 2026 with AED 15.6bn in Sales
DAMAC led Dubai's off-plan residential market in the first half of 2026, recording AED 15.6bn in sales as demand for new launches surged.
4 August 2026
Dubai Property Sales Jump 17% in July to $15.3bn , One Apartment Sold for $45M
Dubai's property market hit $15.3bn in July 2026 transactions, up 17%, with a single apartment sale reaching $45M. What the data signals for investors.
2 August 2026
Dubai Delivers 24,800 New Homes in 2026's Biggest Supply Surge
Dubai added 24,800 new homes in its largest delivery surge in years. What the supply wave means for prices, rents, and investor strategy in H2 2026.
31 July 2026
Dubai Off-Plan Hits 71% of All Home Sales as Luxury Reshapes the Market
Dubai off-plan property now accounts for 71% of all home sales in 2026, with luxury demand and a maturing buyer base driving a structural shift in the market.
28 July 2026
Golden Visa Property Investment: Which Markets Offer the Best Fundamentals?
A new ranking of global Golden Visa programmes puts Dubai, Spain, and the Caribbean under scrutiny. Here's what the data says for property investors.
26 July 2026
Dubai Luxury Off-Plan Sales Hit $1.01bn in June 2026
Dubai's luxury off-plan segment recorded AED 3.72 billion in sales in June 2026, signalling sustained high-end demand despite broader market moderation.
24 July 2026
Off-Plan Mortgages in Dubai: Lenders Push to Finance Under-Construction Homes
UAE lenders are expanding off-plan mortgage products to finance under-construction properties, a shift that could reshape how investors buy Dubai real estate.
24 July 2026
Indians and Britons Top Dubai Property Market as H1 2026 Deals Hit Dh225.7 Billion
Indian and British buyers led Dubai's residential market in H1 2026, with total transactions reaching Dh225.7 billion. Here's what the data shows.
20 July 2026
Dubai's Property Market Enters a More Selective Phase in Mid-2026
Dubai's property market is shifting gears in mid-2026 as ultra-rich buyers pull back and prices soften selectively. Here's what the data shows.
18 July 2026
Dubai Property Transactions Jump 46.8% in Strongest Monthly Surge in 3 Years
Dubai property transactions rose 46.8% in the strongest monthly gain in three years, even as prices continue to climb. What the data signals for investors.
16 July 2026
Dubai Waterfront Property Prices Surge 140% as Buyers Chase Prime Locations
Dubai waterfront property prices have soared 140% as demand concentrates in specific coastal communities. What the data means for investors in 2026.
14 July 2026
Dubai Golden Visa via Property: What First-Time Buyers Need to Know in 2026
Buying property in Dubai can unlock a 10-year Golden Visa. Here's how the residency-through-real-estate route works for first-time investors in 2026.
12 July 2026
Dubai Rental Market Cools in 2026 as Northern Emirates Heat Up
Dubai's rental growth is decelerating as affordability pressure pushes tenants north, while Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah post sharper rent rises in 2026.
10 July 2026
Dubai Luxury Property Sales Hit Record in H1 2026, Boosted by Pre-War Deals
Dubai luxury property sales surged in H1 2026, with Knight Frank data showing pre-war deals driving ultra-prime volumes to new highs. What investors need to know.
8 July 2026
Dubai's Dh750,000 Property Visa: How a Rule Change Is Reshaping Demand
Dubai's 2-year property visa threshold at Dh750,000 is driving a surge in mid-market demand. Here's what buyers and investors need to know.
6 July 2026
Dubai Property Prices Up 153% in Some Areas Since 2021: Where Did Values Rise Most?
Dubai property prices surged up to 153% in select communities since 2021, new data shows. Here's which areas led gains and what it means for investors.
5 July 2026
Dubai Property Portals Face Crackdown on Misleading Verified Listings
Dubai's real estate portals are under pressure to clean up fake verified listings. Here's what the regulatory push means for buyers and investors.
2 July 2026
Dubai Off-Plan Launches Hit $75 Billion in 2026 as Supply Surges
Dubai off-plan project launches reached a record $75 billion in 2026. Here's what the supply surge means for buyers, yields, and pricing.
30 June 2026
Dubai Holding Adds Golden Visa Processing to Property Sales
Dubai Holding Real Estate now handles Golden Visa applications in-house for property buyers, cutting bureaucracy and making residency a seamless part of the purchase.
29 June 2026
Dubai Real Estate Shatters $75 Billion in New Launches for 2026
Dubai's real estate market hits a record $75 billion in new project launches for 2026, indicating robust growth and investor confidence.
27 June 2026
JVC Off-Plan 2026: Why Dubai's Most Active Launch District Is Attracting Serious Investors
Jumeirah Village Circle is Dubai's top off-plan district in 2026, with dozens of launches, sub-AED 1M entry prices, and 7-9% rental yields drawing global investors.
27 June 2026
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