Dubai's residential market strengthened through July 2026, with sale transactions rising, seller price reductions pausing and buyers moving back into the ready market, according to the latest data from Property Finder and Mortgage Finder. Activity concentrated in the secondary segment and in apartments, where value-seeking investors re-entered through the mid-market and buyers moved to secure homes before pricing firms further. Sale transaction volumes rose from 8,877 in June to 9,217 in July, up 3.8%, while transaction value climbed from AED 33.2 billion to AED 34.9 billion, up 5.2%. The increase came almost entirely from the secondary market, where volumes grew roughly

Nakheel, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has begun handing over 892 homes at Jebel Ali Village, as residents start moving into the new residential community. The development is expected to be home to approximately 5,500 residents. Designed as a low-density residential community, Jebel Ali Village integrates landscaped parks, pedestrian-friendly streets, outdoor recreation and connected green spaces to encourage community interaction and active living. The destination builds on the area's heritage while contributing to the continued evolution of Jebel Ali as a well-connected, family-oriented neighbourhood. Khalid Al Malik, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Real Estate, said: “Jebel Ali Village has

SAMANA Developers has launched three residential projects in less than one month, adding 630 new apartments across key growth areas in Dubai. SAMANA Portside, SAMANA Greenfield 2 and SAMANA South Haven mark the latest phase of the developer’s expansion across strategically connected locations. The launches come as Dubai continues to attract residents and international investors, supported by population growth, infrastructure development and confidence in the emirate as a global property market. For Imran Farooq, CEO of SAMANA Developers, the milestone carries a responsibility that extends beyond the scale of the company’s growth: “Launching three projects in less than one month is an important

Ellington Properties and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have partnered to introduce pre-approved home financing solutions for ready and off-plan residential developments in Dubai, making it easier for eligible buyers to secure financing throughout the home buying journey. The partnership brings together ADCB's mortgage expertise and Ellington Properties' residential portfolio to provide eligible homebuyers with financing solutions for both off-plan and ready properties through a streamlined digital journey, supported by dedicated relationship managers. Customers will also benefit from competitive financing rates and an off-plan financing solution that offers annually renewable pre-approval until handover, providing greater flexibility and certainty throughout the construction

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has intensified construction activities across its portfolio, with work at its flagship Azizi Venice development in Dubai South now progressing around the clock, 24 hours a day. The continuous construction schedule at Azizi Venice reflects the developer’s focus on accelerating progress and maintaining strong momentum across the large-scale community. Beyond Venice, Azizi is also advancing construction across its other developments through at least 10-hour shifts per day, at projects such as its fourth and last phase of Riviera, supported by extensive manpower, contractor coordination and close oversight of construction milestones. Azizi Developments is

Equiti, a global fintech group headquartered in the UAE, has renewed and expanded its sponsorship of Al Wahda FC, the Abu Dhabi club competing in the ADNOC Pro League, for the 2026/27 season. Under the new agreement, Equiti takes front-of-shirt placement on the club's kits, sharing the position with Abu Dhabi property developer Lead Development. The renewal follows a 2025/26 season in which Al Wahda FC were crowned ADIB Cup Champions for the fourth time. The club also reached a total broadcast audience of 70.1 million across 760 hours of dedicated television coverage, and recorded 194.5 million in cumulative social media

betterhomes' analysis of Dubai Land Department (DLD) data shows tenant demand holding firm and gains concentrated in apartments and luxury transactions, even as the annual comparison remains softer.  Dubai's residential property market recorded a modest improvement in July, with overall sales transactions rising 2% and total transaction value increasing 3% month-on-month, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction data. The improvement follows a softer period earlier in the year, when heightened regional uncertainty weighed on market activity. The gain was led by apartment sales, while activity above AED 15 million rose 22%, pointing to stronger performance across selected segments rather than a broad-based rise across

Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has intensified construction activities across its portfolio, with work at its flagship Azizi Venice development in Dubai South now progressing around the clock, 24 hours a day. The continuous construction schedule at Azizi Venice reflects the developer’s focus on accelerating progress and maintaining strong momentum across the large-scale community. Beyond Venice, Azizi is also advancing construction across its other developments through at least 10-hour shifts per day, at projects such as its fourth and last phase of Riviera, supported by extensive manpower, contractor coordination and close oversight of construction milestones. Azizi Developments is

Invespy has inaugurated the Invespy Broker Hub on Sheikh Zayed Road, a permanent space built specifically for UAE's real estate brokerage community. It is neither a developer sales centre nor a brokerage office, but a neutral base that belongs to brokers themselves. The Hub is organised around four areas of practical value: Earn, Learn, Create and Grow. Brokers get exclusive project offers, developer previews and live deal opportunities; developer-led project briefings, sales training and sessions with featured speakers; a podcast studio with content creation and marketing support for those building their own audiences; and broker tools, faster commission solutions and roadshow

Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract to International Foundation Group (L.L.C.) marking the start of groundworks at Atélis at d3 and another step in the continued evolution of Dubai Design District (d3) as a vibrant destination for creativity, innovation and contemporary urban living. The contract covers comprehensive site preparation, excavation, soil improvement, dewatering, and the design and construction of shoring and piling works. These activities will prepare the site for subsequent phases of construction. The award reflects continued progress across Meraas' development pipeline. Designed by internationally renowned architectural practice Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), Atélis at d3