Transaction value rises 21% year-on-year, while off-plan accounts for 68% of market activity Dubai’s residential market is entering a more selective phase, with buyers still active but increasingly focused on pricing, quality and long-term value, according to the betterhomes Q1 2026 Dubai residential market report. The market recorded 44,493 residential transactions in Q1, up 4% year-on-year, while total transaction value rose 21% to AED 139.2 billion. Transaction volumes declined 17% quarter-on-quarter, reflecting slower decision-making in March rather than a loss of underlying demand. Off-plan remained the strongest driver of activity, accounting for 68% of total transactions. Off-plan volumes increased 20% […]

Dubai’s residential property market has held firm through a period of uncertainty. Sales prices have grown 21.1% year-on-year as of April 2026 at an average of AED 2.21 million, and are mostly flat quarter-on-quarter, reveals Property Finder data. The market is absorbing pressure without losing ground. Residential rents have adjusted from their January–February peaks, declining 6.7% in Dubai to an annual average of AED 140,000. They remain flat year-on-year. This is a correction from a period of exceptional demand, not a change in direction. The commercial segment tells an even more confident story. For the same period, commercial rents have […]

Holm Developments has become the most active residential developer in Al Satwa in early 2026, with around 22% of total transactions in the district, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data. Between January and April 2026, Al Satwa recorded 658 residential transactions worth AED 1.11 billion, showing consistent demand for homes in this central location. Holm Developments made up 144 of these transactions, placing the company first by volume during the period. The data highlights strong demand for centrally located housing. According to DLD data, off-plan transactions made up 93.35% of total activity, above the Dubai average. Studios and one-bedroom units made up 87.1% of all transactions, with most sales […]

DAMAC Maison Aykon City Hotel Apartments invites guests to slow down, settle in and rediscover the art of simply being, with an exclusive staycation package designed for those who want the warmth of home without leaving the city behind. Whether you’re a family in need of a home, a couple seeking a quiet retreat, or relocating guest seeking an extended stay in a comfortable space that truly feels like your own, this thoughtfully curated offer delivers everything you need to unwind. From lazy mornings in a generously appointed suite, to family afternoons at the Kids Club, evening films in the […]

 betterhomes, in collaboration with H&H Properties, has announced the exclusive launch of City Tower, a premium long-term leasing address on Sheikh Zayed Road designed for residents seeking greater ease, connectivity, and quality in central Dubai. The 93-storey tower introduces 695 residences, ranging from studios to four-bedroom homes –  available to move-in from June 2026. Developed and managed by H&H, City Tower sits within one of Dubai’s most connected urban corridors, positioned between DIFC, Downtown Dubai and Jumeirah, with direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road and a two-minute walk to Emirates Towers Metro. The launch marks a significant addition to Dubai’s long-term leasing […]

Majid Al Futtaim, a leading developer of shopping malls, communities, retail, and leisure destinations across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, has awarded the main construction contract for Distrikt Ghaf Woods to Al Sahel Contracting, part of the Al Nabooda Group. Valued at over AED 700 million, the contract marks a significant milestone in the project’s advancement and reflects the developer’s continued commitment to delivering world-class residential communities in Dubai. Construction commenced on 13 April 2026, with works now underway across the Distrikt Ghaf Woods site. The award accelerates project delivery and reflects Majid Al Futtaim Development’s confidence in […]

The Dubai real estate market showed continued resilience in April, recording 13,977 sales transactions worth AED48 billion. A market update issued today by fäm Properties showed that activity strengthened month-on-month, with sales volume rising 3.5% compared to March, while total sales value increased by 10.7%. The strongest growth came in the commercial sector, including offices and shops, with 561 sales transactions valued at AED4 billion, up 33.9% YoY and 36.2% month-on-month. Apartment sales were also up MoM by 6.5% to 11,377 transactions worth AED24.1 billion, while plotsalesrose 34.7% MoM to 237 deals valued at AED6.6 billion. The average property price […]

Pramana, a Dubai-based PropTech platform, has launched on iOS, Android and online to address one of the most persistent and costly gaps in the UAE rental market: the absence of standardised property condition documentation at move-in and move-out. Tenants across the UAE routinely hand over security deposits with no formal record of a property’s condition at the start of a tenancy. When disputes arise at checkout, both sides rely on WhatsApp photographs, verbal agreements, or nothing at all. The result is a growing volume of cases at the Rental Disputes Centre that could have been prevented with a single timestamped, […]

Symbolic Developments, in partnership with Elite Group Holding, the UAE distributor of Jetour, has introduced a new offering for buyers of its Symbolic Zen Residences project in Al Furjan. Under this initiative, customers purchasing a home between May 1 and May 31, 2026, will receive a Jetour T2 SUV with their purchase. The initiative was announced following a signing ceremony held in Dubai. Symbolic Zen Residences is the third in a series of developments by Symbolic Developments, designed to reshape how homebuyers in the UAE think about their living space. It has been planned as a low-density residential community focused […]