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Buyer confidence in Dubai's property market is maintaining a steady floor, while the sharp price caution that dominated the earlier half of the year is beginning to settle. Property Finder today released the latest edition of the Property Finder today released the latest edition of the Property Finder Market Pulse, its bi-monthly consumer sentiment poll in which active property seekers on the platform are asked about their buying intent and price expectations for the next six months. The findings show a market driven by highly active, ready-to-transact buyers. Across May and June, approximately 66% of surveyed active seekers indicated they plan

Talal Group, one of the UAE's most diversified business groups spanning retail, trading, food and beverage, manufacturing, and services, has broken ground on a new Central Distribution Centre at Dubai Industrial City, the region's leading manufacturing and logistics hub and part of TECOM Group PJSC. Representing an investment of AED 150 million, the project marks Talal Group's largest investment to date and will enhance its logistics and supply chain capabilities, while supporting expansion across the region. Spanning a built-up area of 350,000 sq. ft., the fully temperature-controlled facility will feature 25,000 sq. ft. of dedicated cold chain storage, 43 loading bays and

Leading international master developer Arada announces details of the first phase of Thameside West, a major step forward for one of London’s largest regeneration opportunities, which is set to be transformed into a new, vibrant district of East London. Spanning over 47 acres in London’s Royal Docks and with a Gross Development Value of AED12 billion, Thameside West represents the capital’s longest stretch of undeveloped riverfront which is situated opposite The O2 and next to City Hall. The site has the potential to deliver at least 5,000 new homes as secured in the existing planning permission, including 35% affordable homes with green spaces

The Dubai luxury real estate market continued to attract a steady flow of investment in June, with developers generating sales transactions worth AED3.72 billion for off-plan homes priced above AED5 million. A market analysis from the Keturah luxury brand today reveals that villa buyers accounted for AED1.61 billion across 141 off-plan transactions last month, while apartment sales reached AED2.12 billion from 166 deals – an average of AED 12.1 million per home. The strongest villa activity came in the AED5-10 million bracket, where 99 transactions generated AED639.2 million in developer off-plan sales, with a further 30 deals worth AED415.6 million recorded in

Dubai-born AVENEW Development announces plans for The Ritz-Carlton Residences Dubai, The World Islands, the latest addition to its growing portfolio of distinguished addresses and its second collaboration with Marriott International. The project reflects AVENEW's founding principles of thoughtful design, distinctive location selection and timeless quality. The World Islands form an archipelago of approximately 260 man-made islands, located four kilometres off the Jumeirah coastline. With renewed developer confidence, significant hospitality commitments and a fixed supply unlike any other in Dubai, the destination has entered a recognised phase of growth and stands among the region’s most compelling long-term real estate opportunities. Offering a private

Sobha Realty, a leading global luxury real estate developer, is planning to hand over 6,819 units across Dubai in 2026, representing a total sales value of approximately AED 21.6 billion. The handover pipeline represents the company's largest annual delivery to date, with the value of sales surpassing the combined total of past deliveries. The handovers span some of Sobha Realty’s most prominent developments, including Sobha Hartland, Sobha Hartland II, Sobha Reserve, Sobha One and Verde by Sobha, reaffirming the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional homes with uncompromising standards of quality, craftsmanship and timely execution. This achievement further strengthens Sobha Realty’s reputation as

Dubai's residential market took its first real breather in years during the second quarter of 2026, according to betterhomes' Q2 2026 Dubai Residential Market Report. Transactions fell 31% year-on-year, worth a combined AED84.9 billion, as regional tension and the Eid Al Adha holiday slowed activity through May. Yet the pullback was short-lived: monthly transactions jumped 28% from May to June, and the quarter still ranked as the third-highest second quarter on record, behind only 2024 and 2025. Prices told a different story to volumes. Price per square foot rose across the majority of tracked communities even as deal counts fell, with prime

Azizi Developments, one of the UAE’s leading private developers, has announced that construction of Rêve, its most prestigious project within the fourth phase of the French Mediterranean-inspired waterfront community in MBR City, Meydan, has now reached 79% completion. Altogether, Rêve has achieved 100% of its structural build, with blockwork at 98%, internal plastering at 92%, and tiling at 73%. HVAC and MEP systems are now 89% and 71% complete, respectively, while façade works have reached 69% and external works stand at 63%. Additionally, swimming pool and elevator works have progressed to 57% and 48%, respectively, with overall finishes now advancing at

In a market where confidence is earned through delivery, Majid Developments continues to establish itself as one of Dubai's fastest-rising real estate developers. Within just three years, the company has consistently demonstrated that thoughtfully designed, quality-driven developments resonate strongly with investors, with every launch receiving exceptional market demand. The journey began with Mayfair Gardens, a residential development situated in Jumeirah Garden City, launched in August 2024 that sold out just within weeks and set a strong benchmark for the company's vision and commitment to quality. The project is now in its final stages of construction, with handover scheduled within the next

Dubai's residential market shifted into a more measured phase during Q2 2026, with transaction activity moderating following several years of exceptional growth. According to Savills Dubai Residential Market in Minutes Q2 2026, total residential transactions reached 35,884 in Q2, representing a 19% Q-o-Q decline, as buyers became increasingly selective amid rising supply, greater housing choice and a more cautious investment environment. Despite the slowdown in overall activity, the market's underlying fundamentals remain robust. Long-term confidence continues to be supported by infrastructure investment—the latest being the approval of Dubai's AED 34 billion Metro Gold Line—favourable residency reforms, and the emirate’s enduring appeal