Dubai’s real estate market is entering a more discerning phase, where confidence, delivery capability, and long-term value are increasingly shaping buyer decisions. With property transactions reaching Dh917 billion across more than 270,000 deals in 2025, the emirate continues to demonstrate depth and resilience. Beneath these headline figures, however, a notable shift is underway: buyers are favouring developers that offer clarity, accountability, and thoughtful execution over sheer scale. As end-users and long-term investors form a growing share of residential demand, preferences are moving away from volume-driven launches toward boutique developers with focused portfolios and disciplined delivery models. Market observers note that this

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has confirmed that The Residences, its first residential development within Phase One of the DIFC Zabeel District, has sold out following the public sales launch earlier this week. The response reflects strong interest in a residential address designed around a living experience where calm arrival, open views and walkable connectivity come together within one of Dubai’s most anticipated new districts. Buyers were drawn to the opportunity to live within DIFC Zabeel District, which has been conceived not simply as an extension of DIFC and the city, but as a complete destination shaped around culture, wellbeing and

Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV), the UAE’s leading build-to-sell property developer and majority-owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR), delivered a strong financial and operational performance for the full year 2025, supported by sustained demand across its master-planned communities, disciplined execution, and a favorable operating environment. The company’s results reflect continued confidence in Dubai’s real estate market, driven by population growth, strong investor interest, and a regulatory framework that supports long-term development and capital inflows. Key Highlights of FY 2025 Results: Sales Growth: Emaar Development achieved its highest ever property sales of AED 71.1 billion (US$ 19.4 billion); an increase of

Emaar Properties PJSC (DFM: EMAAR) reported a solid financial and operational performance for the full year 2025, supported by sustained demand across its core businesses. Emaar’s diversified portfolio and strategic focus on quality, customer experience, and sustainability have driven consistent growth across its property development, retail, hospitality, and international businesses. Key Highlights: Sales Growth:Emaar achieved its highest-ever property sales of AED 80.4 billion (US$ 21.9 billion) in 2025, an increase of 16% over 2024 sales of AED 69.5 billion (US$ 19 billion), driven by demand across established master communities and successful new launches. Backlog Growth:Driven by strong sales momentum, Emaar’s revenue

Leading international developer BCD Global,held earlier this month,an official ground-breaking ceremony launching their firstproject in the growing Warsan district of Dubai as the emirate’s buoyant property market continues to attract buyers and investors seeking capital appreciation and rental income. The project marks the start of construction on a freehold housing development aimed at mid-market and long-term investors, with one and two-bedroom apartments. “Breaking ground is always a moment of accountability,” said Dr Angad Singh Bedi,Chairman, BCD Global, who has steered the enterprise into a zero-debt, vertically integrated platform aligned with global governance standards, having delivered over 155 million square feet of real

Badar Rashid AlBlooshi, Chairman of Arabian Gulf Properties, said that the record-breaking figures recorded by Dubai’s real estate market in late January reflect an advanced stage of market maturity and stability, reaffirming the emirate’s growing position as one of the world’s leading real estate and investment destinations. AlBlooshi referred to data released by the Dubai Land Department, which showed that the market recorded the highest single-day real estate transaction value in its history on Monday, 26 January, reaching AED 15.6 billion across 1,501 real estate transactions in a single day, highlighting strong demand and deep market liquidity. The data further showed that

Deyaar Development PJSC (Deyaar), a leading real estate developer and service provider in Dubai, today announced its financial results for the full year ending December 31st, 2025, demonstrating the company’s ability to sustain strong momentum and deliver on its strategic vision. Building on the success of 2024, Deyaar, profit before tax rose 26% to AED 637.9 million from AED 505.4 million, while total revenue increased 30% to AED 1,972.1 million, compared with AED 1,512.8 million in 2024. The company’s development pipeline remains strong at approximately AED 7 billion, supporting future revenue generation and the delivery of high-quality projects. Deyaar’s balance sheet also remains

Part of the Aman Group, Janu, derived from the Sanskrit word for ‘soul’, is a visionary hotel, residence and lifestyle brand. Alive to the rhythm of its destinations, Janu offers a new expression of hospitality, harnessing a vibrant energy and igniting creativity. Set in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the city’s cultural and creative hub, defined by design, dining, art and commerce, Janu Dubai marks the brand’s debut in the Middle East and its first residential offering in the region, following the acclaimed opening of Janu Tokyo in 2024. Designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, Janu Dubai marks a

Leading sustainability and wellbeing lifestyle developer Fakhruddin Properties has announced the launch of Treppan Living Privé, an exclusive collection of luxury branded residences on Dubai Islands, designed around vitality, longevity, and future-focused living. Treppan Living Privé is the developer’s third residential launch on Dubai Islands, following the successful delivery of Treppan Living Hatimi and Treppan Living Serenique, further reinforcing Fakhruddin Properties’ position as one of the principal landowners and most active lifestyle developers within the islands masterplan. Comprising just 65 fully furnished, low-density residences, Treppan Living Privé has been intentionally designed to preserve privacy, calm, and long-term wellbeing. The limited collection includes one-bedroom

Binghatti Holding Ltd (“Binghatti Holding”), one of the UAE’s fastest-growing real estate developers, has successfully priced a long five-year USD 500 million benchmark Sukuk under its USD 1.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme, in a transaction that was greater than 4.4 times oversubscribed. The Sukuk was priced with a profit rate of 8.375%, equivalent to a spread of 461 basis points over the prevailing five-year US Treasury yield. The transaction attracted strong regional and international demand, with the orderbook peaking at approximately USD 2.46 billion. International investors accounted for 51% of the orderbook, highlighting Binghatti’s growing global investor following and broadening