As we enter week five of the ongoing regional developments, Dubai's leasing market is entering a more selective phase, with shifting tenant behaviour and an increase in rental listings beginning to reshape market dynamics. Based on betterhomes data and nearly four decades of experience across multiple market cycles, the brokerage says the market remains active, but outcomes are increasingly being shaped by pricing, presentation, and flexibility. According to new leasing insights from betterhomes, informed by the questions most commonly being raised by tenants and landlords in Dubai, lead volumes are currently around 30 to 40 per cent below the same period

Eywa Tree of Life, the flagship residential development by R.Evolution and the most health-conscious building in the world, has reached a defining moment on site with the completion of its superstructure and the finalisation of its show residence, bringing the project firmly into its next phase of delivery and market readiness. This milestone also reflects the continuity and stability of the UAE’s development environment. As projects across the city continue to progress as planned, Eywa’s DLD-verified progress reinforces the confidence developers and investors place in Dubai’s leadership, governance, and commitment to maintaining a safe, resilient, and forward-moving market. The final concrete pour was completed at

Alta Real Estate Development, a boutique Emirati developer shaping Dubai's evolving skyline through a portfolio of distinctive residential projects, confirmed that construction activity continues across Alta's portfolio, reflecting continued confidence in Dubai's long-term growth trajectory. The update comes as Dubai's real estate sector continues to demonstrate resilience despite heightened regional attention in recent weeks. Dubai recorded more than $250 billion in real estate transactions in 2025, reinforcing the sector's role as a key pillar of the emirate's economy. Market activity remains steady across the city, with buyer enquiries, property viewings and transactions continuing despite global uncertainty. Industry activity continues to be supported by

Dubai South Properties has appointed Mohammed Abdulmohsin Al Kharafi & Sons LLC for an AED2 billion contract to develop several phases of HAYAT by Dubai South, a luxury master-planned community spanning 10 million square feet. Strategically located near the Al Maktoum International Airport, HAYAT will feature approximately 2,500 residential units, including a variety of townhouses, semi-detached and standalone villas, mansions, as well as apartments, and hotel apartments. HAYAT offers seamless connectivity to major roads and key economic hubs, including Al Maktoum International Airport, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Emirates Road, Jebel Ali Free Zone, and Dubai South Free Zone. Construction is set to

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, appointed Doka, a world leader in formwork, scaffolding, and engineering solutions, as the formwork and scaffolding partner for Rêve Riviera, a landmark multi-tower residential complex rising in Mohammed Bin Rashid (MBR) City, Dubai. The appointment was a reflection of Azizi’s quality-driven approach to project delivery and its commitment to partnering with industry leaders who can meet the pace and precision that its developments demand. Doka’s scope covers the full vertical and horizontal construction phases of the complex’s three 26-storey towers, each featuring distinctive wave-like façades and panoramic glass elements inspired by the

DAMAC Properties, the largest private real estate developer in the UAE and the Middle East, has urged more than 300,000 residentsstaying across its communities and team members to participate in ‘Earth Hour 2026’. The annual sustainability initiativeis part of a global movement highlighting the urgent need for climate awareness and energy conservation. On Saturday, March 28, DAMAC communities and towers across Dubai will go dark by switching off lights for one hour, starting 8.30pm. The initiative is supported by community engagement teams and sustainability champions from LOAMS, the award-winning, jointly owned property and community management company. DAMAC’schampioning of Earth Hour reinforces its

talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the MENA region, has partnered with Dubai Residential, a leading operator of one of the city's largest and most diverse residential leasing portfolios, to bring added value, convenience, and community experiences to residents across its neighbourhoods. Rooted in a shared commitment to strengthening community life, the partnership will introduce a range of benefits designed to support residents’ everyday needs while creating moments that bring neighbors together. From savings on everyday deliveries to curated experiences within residential communities, the collaboration reflects talabat’s continued focus on giving back to the communities it serves. As part of this

W Capital Real Estate Brokers announced the successful sale of 33 apartments for AED 33.6 million in the STAX project in Jumeirah Village Circle, developed by Pasha One. The sale underscores the continued strong momentum in Dubai's real estate market and its resilience to escalating geopolitical tensions in the region following Iran's blatant attacks. “This achievement confirms that Dubai's real estate market continues to demonstrate remarkable ability to maintain momentum and resilience in the face of any challenges, despite Iranian attacks targeting UAE territory,” said Walid Al Zarooni, W Capital Real Estate Brokerage CEO. He added that the figures recorded in recent

At a time when global uncertainty is influencing sentiment across markets, Dubai’s real estate sector is entering a phase that is increasingly difficult to interpret. Buyers, sellers, and investors are navigating a landscape shaped by shifting demand, evolving price movements, and broader geopolitical and economic pressures. In this environment, one challenge has become clear. There is no shortage of opinions on where the market is heading, but there is limited access to real-time, structured data that can support those views. Prop-AI, a UAE-based PropTech company focused on real estate intelligence and transaction enablement, has announced the launch of the Dubai Deal Index, a

EasyWill, the UAE’s first full digital AI powered Will creation and registration platform. has announced a strategic partnership with REELLY AI, a leading PropTech B2B platform, to empower real estate agents with estate planning tools and education to better protect their clients’ assets and investments. The partnership comes at a critical time following recent updates to inheritance regulations in the UAE and during these uncertain times. Under new rules introduced in January 2026, financial assets located in the UAE and belonging to expatriates without registered heirs may be designated as a charitable endowment, underscoring the importance of proper estate planning. At the