Dubai Land Department (DLD) won the Global Artificial Intelligence Award 2025 – Gold Category, presented by the Dubai Quality Group, in recognition of its pioneering efforts in leveraging artificial intelligence technologies and digital innovation to enhance real estate services, improve operational efficiency, and elevate customer experience. The award reflects DLD’s commitment to advancing digital transformation and strengthening the competitiveness of Dubai’s real estate sector. The award is considered one of the leading initiatives dedicated to recognising organisations that demonstrate excellence in artificial intelligence across both the public and private sectors. Its evaluation criteria are based on international best practices and […]

Dubai’s luxury real estate market continued to attract strong investment in May, with developers recording almost AED5 billion in off-plan sales for homes priced above AED5 million. A market analysis from the Keturah luxury brand today shows villa buyers accounted for AED2.51 billion across 184 transactions, while apartment sales reached AED2.45 billion from 207 deals. The strongest villa activity came in the AED10-20 million bracket, where 60 transactions generated AED834.2 million in developer off-plan sales, with a further 23 deals worth AED746.3 million recorded in the AED20-50 million range. Data from DXBinteract shows that apartment sales were concentrated in the […]

DAMAC Properties, the largest private real estate developer in the UAE and the Middle East, has recorded AED 500 million in sales through its latest home ownership campaign, reflecting continued demand for quality homes in Dubai and the city’s enduring appeal as a place to live, invest and build a future. The result underscores sustained buyer appetite in Dubai’s residential market, driven by customers seeking long-term ownership, lifestyle-led communities and the security of investing in one of the world’s most dynamic real estate destinations. The robust response also reflects the growing appeal of Dubai among both end-users and investors, as […]

Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has been named Developer of the Year, United Arab Emirates, at the Real Estate Asia Awards 2026, recognising its approach to creating design-led destinations that combine distinctive architecture, a considered public realm, and long-term operational performance. The award reflects Meraas’ continued focus on shaping destinations that are planned around people, experience and enduring value. Across its portfolio, the company applies digital tools, advanced analytics, and sustainability principles to improve the way developments are designed, delivered, and operated. Meraas’ development philosophy brings together residential, commercial, leisure, hospitality and public realm components to create […]

Emaar Properties, the force behind some of the world’s most celebrated urban landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai and Dubai Mall, stands on the threshold of a historic announcement. Shortly, the company will unveil an extraordinary destination in the heart of Dubai, one that is set to become the city’s most iconic urban address and a defining chapter in Dubai’s remarkable story of transformation. An Unprecedented Scale of Ambition With a total development value of AED 200 billion, this forthcoming masterplan will deliver a gross floor area exceeding 4.5 million square metres, encompassing a breathtaking and masterfully curated mix of landmark residential towers, signature villas and […]

Market activity rebounds faster than expected Online property searches in Dubai have surpassed pre-conflict levels and now sit 5% above the full-year 2025 baseline, according to data shared at betterhomes’ fourth monthly market webinar, a signal that buyer demand is building even as transaction volumes remain subdued. betterhomes recorded transaction values up more than 60% month-on-month in May, with volumes holding flat despite Eid shortening the month to roughly three trading weeks. DLD data for the same period showed overall secondary sales volumes down 25%, with apartments down 18% and villas and townhouses down 44%, reflecting the same shortened period […]

Dubai Holding Real Estate, one of Dubai’s largest integrated master developers, has partnered with Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) to launch a new home financing programme for eligible customers purchasing properties across Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties. The programme is available to UAE Nationals and UAE residents, including salaried and self-employed buyers purchasing (qualified) off-plan and completed villas and apartments across Dubai Holding Real Estate’s portfolio. It has been designed to provide a smoother and more transparent route to ownership, with preferential rates, attractive fee structures, faster digital onboarding, dedicated relationship management and access to selected premium banking benefits. The […]

Time Homes Real Estate has opened a new office in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai, marking another important step in the company’s continued expansion across key areas of the city. The new branch strengthens the company’s on-ground presence in one of Dubai’s active residential and investment communities, giving buyers, investors, landlords, sellers, and tenants easier access to professional real estate support. With an established office in Al Barsha and a new branch in JVC, Time Homes Real Estate is expanding its reach across Dubai’s key residential and investment communities. The JVC office is designed to bring the company closer to […]

Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate,hosted a delegation from Dubai Land Department (DLD) for an in-depth engagement aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of Dubai South’s integrated ecosystem and ongoing developments. The visit commenced with a workshop that highlighted Dubai South’s world-class infrastructure, master-planned districts, and the latest projects by Dubai South Properties. It also provided insights into Dubai South’s strategic role in supporting Dubai’s urban development ambitions and cementing its position as a leading destination for living, business, aviation, and logistics. Following the workshop, the delegation toured several key locations across […]