Dubai homeowners are now holding their properties for as long as Londoners and New Yorkers, according to a new study of more than 1.1 million transactions spanning the last 16 years. It underlines how the city's real estate sector has evolved to stand alongside the world's most mature markets,no longer driven by short-term investors. The analysis of Dubai Land Department transaction data by fäm Properties covers 687,406 primary market transactions between 2012 and 2025, and 425,083 resale market transactions between 2009 and 2025. Of those, 480,604 primary market homes and 259,615 resale market properties remain with the original buyer, adding up to 740,219

Gulf Land Property Developers has completed a bulk transaction valued at AED150 million for 41 units at Tonino Lamborghini Residences Dubai, underscoring continued investor confidence in Dubai’s real estate market despite softer sentiment across parts of the wider region. Finalised in April, the deal is significant not only for its scale, but also for its timing. At a time when regional uncertainty and cautious sentiment have prompted questions around the outlook for property markets in some areas, Dubai continues to demonstrate resilience through strong transaction activity, sustained investor liquidity, and the ability of premium developments to secure substantial capital commitments. For Gulf

Jamal Living has announced plans for a new residential development in Al Barsha, marking its latest step in a growth strategy defined by on-time delivery and a focus on build quality. With more than 30 years of experience across the UAE, Jordan, and Qatar, Jamal Living has delivered over 1,200 residential units, with over 20 projects completed or ongoing, maintaining a consistent 98% track record of on-time delivery. As a boutique developer, the company prioritises quality over scale, maintaining close oversight across every stage of the development lifecycle. The upcoming launch follows sustained progress at Solen Residence, where construction continues to advance

Dubai’s largest Real Estate Recruitment Agency Executive Search, has announced a strategic partnership with Innovations Experts Real Estate Institute (IEREI), in a move designed to strengthen professional education, career guidance, and industry development across Dubai’s rapidly growing real estate sector. The partnership will focus on delivering educational seminars, training initiatives, market workshops, and career support programmes aimed at supporting the UAE’s estimated 40,000–50,000 active real estate professionals operating across the market. Innovations Experts Real Estate Institute (IEREI) is a Dubai-based real estate education and training institute focused on supporting industry professionals through practical learning, professional development, and market-focused training programmes. The institute

Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company with investments in more than 30 countries, announced the 15 bold scale-ups selected for its global impact accelerator, Innovate For Tomorrow. The flagship programme, delivered in partnership with TECOM Group PJSC’s start-up and entrepreneurship incubator, in5, invited innovators from around the world to reimagine how we consume, produce and regenerate resources to drive the transition to a more circular, sustainable future. The accelerator, now in its second edition, champions circular economy innovation across Dubai Holding’s key business areas, with a focus on three sub-themes: food loss and waste, resource recovery and regeneration and digital

QUBE Development, a renowned real estate developer known for creating uniquely designed communities across the UAE, has appointed ASGC Construction LLC as the main contractor for ELIRE, Managed by LUX*, a branded residential project in Business Bay, Dubai. The appointment of ASGC represents a significant milestone in the delivery of ELIRE, Managed by LUX*, and reinforces QUBE Development’s commitment to construction quality, execution excellence, and confidence in the resilience of the UAE real estate market. Egor Molchanov, CEO of QUBE Development, commented: “At QUBE, we take responsibility for every project we launch, from concept all the way to handover. ELIRE, Managed by

The UAE residential market continues to demonstrate underlying resilience, with nearly 45% respondents indicating an intention to purchase property within the next 12 months, according to Savills Middle East’s latest UAE Residential Investor Sentiment Survey, conducted among a cross-section of market participants including investors, end-users, landlords, tenants and prospective residents. The findings highlight that while regional geopolitical developments have introduced a degree of caution into the market and led to delayed decision-making, demand remains firmly in place. A further 32% of respondents remain undecided about property purchases, evidencinga longer consideration period rather than a decline in overall interest. Importantly, the current slowdown

Transaction value rises 21% year-on-year, while off-plan accounts for 68% of market activity Dubai's residential market is entering a more selective phase, with buyers still active but increasingly focused on pricing, quality and long-term value, according to the betterhomes Q1 2026 Dubai residential market report. The market recorded 44,493 residential transactions in Q1, up 4% year-on-year, while total transaction value rose 21% to AED 139.2 billion. Transaction volumes declined 17% quarter-on-quarter, reflecting slower decision-making in March rather than a loss of underlying demand. Off-plan remained the strongest driver of activity, accounting for 68% of total transactions. Off-plan volumes increased 20% year-on-year, while off-plan

Dubai's residential property market has held firm through a period of uncertainty. Sales prices have grown 21.1% year-on-year as of April 2026 at an average of AED 2.21 million, and are mostly flat quarter-on-quarter, reveals Property Finder data. The market is absorbing pressure without losing ground. Residential rents have adjusted from their January–February peaks, declining 6.7% in Dubai to an annual average of AED 140,000. They remain flat year-on-year. This is a correction from a period of exceptional demand, not a change in direction. The commercial segment tells an even more confident story. For the same period, commercial rents have risen 21.2%

Holm Developments has become the most active residential developer in Al Satwa in early 2026, with around 22% of total transactions in the district, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data. Between January and April 2026, Al Satwa recorded 658 residential transactions worth AED 1.11 billion, showing consistent demand for homes in this central location. Holm Developments made up 144 of these transactions, placing the company first by volume during the period. The data highlights strong demand for centrally located housing. According to DLD data, off-plan transactions made up 93.35% of total activity, above the Dubai average. Studios and one-bedroom units made up 87.1% of all transactions, with most sales in the AED