In a strategic move to fortify Emirati leadership within the nation’s most vital economic pillar, Al Arabi Trustees has announced a landmark initiative to decentralize and localize real estate governance. The launch of its new Dubai Land Department (DLD)-authorized Registration Trustee Office in Al Khawaneej represents a significant step forward in the UAE’s mission to empower national talent and enhance the ease of doing business for the Emirati community. The center was inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid bin Mana Al Maktoum, whose presence underscores the initiative’s alignment with the Dubai Government’s vision of a future-ready, inclusive, and transparent real estate […]

First sales from developers remained dominant and cash buyers accounted for more than two thirds of resales in Februaryas Dubai’s real estate market continued its powerful start to the year. A report from fäm Properties today reveals that the primary market accounted for 11,351 sales transactions worth AED42.1B last month, compared with 5,628 resales valued at AED18.6B. Just over 69% of all sales transactions in the secondary market were conducted in cash, as the sector accelerated well beyond the levels seen in the first two months of 2025, whichultimately set all-time annual sales records in value and volume. Data from DXBinteract […]

Union Properties PJSC (“Union Properties” or “the Company”) (DFM: UPP), one of the UAE’s leading master developers, has entered into a membership agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) through its globally recognised Industrial Liaison Program (MIT ILP). The membership positions Union Properties within an international network of organisations engaging directly with MIT’s world-class academic, research, and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through this agreement, Union Properties will work closely with the MIT ILP to explore emerging technologies to accelerate applied innovation, and develop future-oriented models that will help the Company shape the next generation of real estate development and urban transformation. […]

AHS Properties has confirmed that 100 percent of inventory at AHS Tower has been sold, generating more than USD 700 million in revenue during the development phase, a clear indicator of strong market demand for its flagship commercial project. Rising 69 storeys above Sheikh Zayed Road, the tower is positioned within minutes of DIFC and the Museum of the Future. Designed by internationally acclaimed architecture firm Killa Design, with interiors by AHS Atelier, it represents a defining step in AHS Properties’ expansion from ultra-luxury residential developments into Grade A commercial real estate. This demand comes amid a year of exceptional […]

Nuvello Real Estate, a female-led property brokerage, has officially launched operations in Dubai with a mission to revolutionise how families relocate to the UAE. Founded by CEO Gemma Contrino, Nuvello addresses a critical gap in the market by providing comprehensive, transparent support to UK families navigating the complexities of moving to Dubai. Unlike traditional brokerages focused solely on transactions, Nuvello takes a holistic approach to relocation, offering families detailed insights into neighbourhoods, schools, amenities, and lifestyle considerations before they make purchasing decisions. This client-first philosophy stems from Gemma’s own experience relocating to Dubai with her family of four children. “When […]

Dubai’s real estate market is moving away from the speculation-led dynamics that characterized 2014’s high, toward a more regulated, capital-driven environment in 2026. According to new data from Dubai-based real estate advisory VVS Estate, strategic capital now drives approximately 40% of the city’s real estate market. This shift, based on the firm’s proprietary data, including customer insights, sales trends, and market analysis, is reshaping how risk, liquidity, and long-term value are evaluated across the market. “While property cycles are often described in terms of volatility and momentum, Dubai’s current evolution is structural in nature, shaped by regulatory depth, improved transparency, […]

Evolutions, a real estate powerhouse in Dubai, collaborated with IGO (Invest Group Overseas), a prominent property development firm, and marked the soft launch of The Winslow by IGO at an exclusive suhoor gathering at the Evolutions Sales Hub, welcoming over 300 brokers and investors for the evening. The Winslow is the fourth collaboration between Evolutions and IGO, a renowned Dubai developer known for delivering projects that combine architectural distinction with investment value. This continued partnership underscores the shared vision between both entities to introduce compelling real estate investments and assets to Dubai’s thriving market. Strategically located in Meydan Horizon, The Winslow represents […]

Nuvello Real Estate, a female-led property brokerage, has officially launched operations in Dubai with a mission to revolutionise how families relocate to the UAE. Founded by CEO Gemma Contrino, Nuvello addresses a critical gap in the market by providing comprehensive, transparent support to UK families navigating the complexities of moving to Dubai. Unlike traditional brokerages focused solely on transactions, Nuvello takes a holistic approach to relocation, offering families detailed insights into neighbourhoods, schools, amenities, and lifestyle considerations before they make purchasing decisions. This client-first philosophy stems from Gemma’s own experience relocating to Dubai with her family of four children. “When […]

In a city where luxury is the baseline, Alta Real Estate Development is raising the bar. The boutique Emirati developer has built a portfolio unlike anything else in Dubai’s residential market, and not by following trends, but by partnering with the world’s most visionary designers, architects, and cultural brands from the very first sketch. Where others deliver luxury as a finish, Alta delivers it as a concept A Different Kind of Developer Alta’s approach is straightforward but rare: bring the right creative minds in early, give them real authorship, and let the work speak for itself. Design partnerships aren’t a […]