Property

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...

Marjan Beach Ras Al Khaimah is moving into another important stage, with the first phase of earthworks expected to be completed within the next two months. The wider waterfront destination is planned as a 10-year development programme, covering approximately 85 million square feet. The masterplan is expected to combine residential communities, hospitality, commercial areas, public spaces and lifestyle...

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....

The Abu Dhabi Yas Island expansion is entering a powerful new phase as Miral announces an investment of more than AED 12 billion, equivalent to about $3.3 billion, over the next five years. The investment will support new developments, expanded attractions, enhanced experiences and additional hotel capacity across Yas Island. The programme is separate from the previously announced Disney project and...

Sharjah Property Market Shows Strong Momentum in August 2026 The Sharjah property market recorded AED 4.6 billion, equivalent to around $1.25 billion, in real estate transactions during August 2026. The emirate registered 9,139 transactions across different areas, highlighting sustained activity across residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural properties. The total area traded through sales...

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...