Dubai Developers Press Ahead With New Projects, Signalling Confidence In The UAE Economy
In a clear indication of continued confidence in the strength of the UAE economy and the attractiveness of Dubai’s real estate market, JAD Global Real Estate Development has announced the groundbreaking of its residential project JAD288, the company’s second development in Jumeirah Garden City, alongside the appointment of Al Safa Contracting as the project’s main contractor, marking the start of construction works. The project forms part of JAD Global’s ongoing expansion strategy in Dubai’s property market. Valued at more than AED 400 million, JAD288 brings the company’s active development portfolio to approximately AED 2.2 billion, spanning several strategic locations across Dubai,
Luxury Dubai Apartment Sold For AED 422mln
A luxury apartment in Dubai has been sold off-plan for AED422 million, and the deal has been hailed as powerful sign of confidence in the city’s real estate market, and security in the UAE. The sale yesterday of the 31,201 sq ft apartment at Aman Residences Dubai on the Jumeirah Peninsula, has been confirmed by fäm Properties. Data from DXBinteract, the data platform developed by the company in partnership with Dubai Land Department, said the transaction put the value at AED 13,525 per sq ft. Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, said: “The sale of an ultra-luxury villa at this level is
Dubai’s Residential And Office Real Estate Markets End 2025 On Strong Growth Trajectory
Badar Rashid AlBlooshi, Chairman of Arabian Gulf Properties, said that Dubai’s real estate market continues to demonstrate balanced growth across both residential and office segments, supported by strong economic fundamentals, business expansionand sustained investor confidence. AlBlooshi noted that while residential real estate continues to benefit from population growth and end-user demand, the office market recorded exceptional performance toward the end of 2025, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading regional and global business hub. Referring to data reported recently, citing market research, AlBlooshi highlighted that Dubai’s office real estate sector recorded a 32.4% year-on-year increase in average rents, reaching approximately AED 225 per
Dubai Real Estate Reinforces Its Safe-Haven Status As UAE Stability Attracts Global Investors
While geopolitical tensions across parts of the Middle East periodically generate global headlines, the United Arab Emirates continues to demonstrate remarkable stability, reinforcing its reputation as one of the world’s most resilient economic and investment destinations. Market analysts note that regional escalations historically tend to be short-lived, strategically contained, and limited in their long-term economic impact. In contrast, the UAE’s economic framework is built on long-term planning, diversified industries, and institutional strength. With advanced security systems, strong diplomatic positioning, and a globally integrated economy, the UAE remains insulated from the type of prolonged instability that affects conflict zones. Today, the country plays a central
Al Arabi Trustees Sets New Benchmark For Emirati Participation In Dubai’s Real Estate Sector
In a strategic move to fortify Emirati leadership within the nation’s most vital economic pillar, Al Arabi Trustees has announced a landmark initiative to decentralize and localize real estate governance. The launch of its new Dubai Land Department (DLD)-authorized Registration Trustee Office in Al Khawaneej represents a significant step forward in the UAE’s mission to empower national talent and enhance the ease of doing business for the Emirati community. The center was inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, whose presence underscores the initiative's alignment with the Dubai Government’s vision of a future-ready, inclusive, and transparent real estate ecosystem.
First Sales, Cash Buyers Dominate As Dubai Real Estatemaintains Strong Start To Year
First sales from developers remained dominant and cash buyers accounted for more than two thirds of resales in Februaryas Dubai’s real estate market continued its powerful start to the year. A report from fäm Properties today reveals that the primary market accounted for 11,351 sales transactions worth AED42.1B last month, compared with 5,628 resales valued at AED18.6B. Just over 69% of all sales transactions in the secondary market were conducted in cash, as the sector accelerated well beyond the levels seen in the first two months of 2025, whichultimately set all-time annual sales records in value and volume. Data from DXBinteract showed that sales
Union Properties Joins MIT’s Industrial Liaison Program To Accelerate Technology-Led Transformation In Real Estate
Union Properties PJSC (“Union Properties” or “the Company”) (DFM: UPP), one of the UAE’s leading master developers, has entered into a membership agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through its globally recognised Industrial Liaison Program (MIT ILP). The membership positions Union Properties within an international network of organisations engaging directly with MIT’s world-class academic, research, and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through this agreement, Union Properties will work closely with the MIT ILP to explore emerging technologies to accelerate applied innovation, and develop future-oriented models that will help the Company shape the next generation of real estate development and urban transformation. The
AHS Tower Fully Sold During Development, Generating More Than USD 700 Million
AHS Properties has confirmed that 100 percent of inventory at AHS Tower has been sold, generating more than USD 700 million in revenue during the development phase, a clear indicator of strong market demand for its flagship commercial project. Rising 69 storeys above Sheikh Zayed Road, the tower is positioned within minutes of DIFC and the Museum of the Future. Designed by internationally acclaimed architecture firm Killa Design, with interiors by AHS Atelier, it represents a defining step in AHS Properties’ expansion from ultra-luxury residential developments into Grade A commercial real estate. This demand comes amid a year of exceptional business growth
New Brokerage Addresses Critical Gap In Market With Comprehensive Support For UK Families Moving To Dubai
Nuvello Real Estate, a female-led property brokerage, has officially launched operations in Dubai with a mission to revolutionise how families relocate to the UAE. Founded by CEO Gemma Contrino, Nuvello addresses a critical gap in the market by providing comprehensive, transparent support to UK families navigating the complexities of moving to Dubai. Unlike traditional brokerages focused solely on transactions, Nuvello takes a holistic approach to relocation, offering families detailed insights into neighbourhoods, schools, amenities, and lifestyle considerations before they make purchasing decisions. This client-first philosophy stems from Gemma's own experience relocating to Dubai with her family of four children. "When my family
Strategic Capital Now Drives 40% Of Dubai’s Real Estate Investment, Replacing 2014’s Speculation-Led Market
Dubai’s real estate market is moving away from the speculation-led dynamics that characterized 2014’s high, toward a more regulated, capital-driven environment in 2026. According to new data from Dubai-based real estate advisory VVS Estate, strategic capital now drives approximately 40% of the city’s real estate market. This shift, based on the firm’s proprietary data, including customer insights, sales trends, and market analysis, is reshaping how risk, liquidity, and long-term value are evaluated across the market. “While property cycles are often described in terms of volatility and momentum, Dubai’s current evolution is structural in nature, shaped by regulatory depth, improved transparency, and increasingly