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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Zoya Developments has announced the launch of Elinor, its latest residential development in Dubai South, with an investment value of AED 110 million. Marking the company’s third project in the district, the launch reinforces Zoya’s long-term growth strategy in one of Dubai’s most dynamic residential hubs and underscores its confidence in the area’s continued evolution as a key destination for homeowners and investors. The launch comes as Dubai South continues to emerge as one of the emirate’s most promising growth corridors, supported by major infrastructure investments, enhanced transport connectivity, and the expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport. Driven by strong government-led […]

Dubai’s rental market has entered a new phase of sustainable growth after recording its highest-ever monthly rental activity, according to W Capital Real Estate Brokerage, highlighting the emirate’s growing appeal as one of the world’s leading destinations for investment, business, and long-term residency. The company said that the registration of 40,022 rental contracts in June 2026 marks the highest monthly figure in Dubai’s history, reflecting a structurally stronger and more mature real estate market driven by genuine housing demand, continued population growth, expanding business activity, and the steady influx of international companies and skilled professionals. According to W Capital, the […]

India is producing the most overseas online interest in Dubai’s property market as the city’s real estate appeal remains strong among prospective buyers worldwide. According to new international web traffic data revealed today by fäm Properties, India accounted for 20.59% of international search traffic over the last three months, followed by the United Kingdom (13.26%) and Egypt (12.60%). The data, which excludes UAE-based traffic and reflects only international visitors, shows the United States (8.99%) and Pakistan (6.94%) rounding out the top five. Saudi Arabia, Australia, Germany, France, and Canada complete the leading ten of countries producing the most search traffic […]