UAE Property Notebook

Dubai built its property market on the safe-harbor pitch. With prices stretched and the regulatory landscape shifting, our read on whether the pitch still holds.

Dubai’s property market just did something that seemed improbable even to the most bullish observers. By the end of October 2025, sales had already hit Dh559.4 billion, comfortably surpassing the…

Bulgari, Armani, Cavalli, and now Bugatti — branded residences have transformed how Dubai's premium property is built and sold. Our editorial read.

Knight Frank's latest UAE figures point to a $759 billion property market in 2026. Our editorial read on what's driving the boom and what could end it.

Dubai's rents have moved sharply, sale prices more sharply still. Our editorial comparison of renting and buying in Dubai for new and existing residents.

From the slowdown in Palm Jumeirah villas to the rise of the new branded-residence wave — the Dubai property trends actually defining 2026.

Tourism is one of the most powerful forces shaping Dubai’s real estate market. Every year, millions of visitors pour into the city, fueling demand for accommodation, hospitality, and everything in…

Dubai’s real estate market runs on a transparent legal framework built around two powerhouse institutions, the Dubai Land Department (DLD) and the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). These bodies keep…

Off-plan remains the way most international buyers actually enter Dubai property. Our editorial read on why the off-plan market keeps drawing them in.

Dubai’s real estate market is undergoing a striking shift toward sustainability, pushed forward by bold government policy and a growing awareness of environmental responsibility. Frameworks like the UAE Net Zero…

From Palm Jumeirah and Emirates Hills to Downtown and the new MBR City — the Dubai neighborhoods actually drawing serious property buyers in 2026.

Your first move toward becoming a real estate agent in Dubai is securing a residency visa. No visa, no work. That’s the baseline requirement before anything else can happen. Once…

From Emaar's next masterplan to DAMAC's tower pipeline and Sobha's villa expansions — the upcoming Dubai property projects worth watching in 2026.

Dubai property: the buyer profiles, the developer landscape, the legitimate yields, and the things outsiders consistently underestimate. Our editorial read.

The Al Ain real estate market in 2026 is entering a phase of steady evolution, driven by targeted government housing initiatives, improved infrastructure, and growing interest from investors seeking long-term…

Sharjah's quieter, more affordable property market continues to attract Dubai-priced-out buyers. Our editorial read on the 2026 picture.

Abu Dhabi's quieter prime market continues to attract buyers seeking less of Dubai's volatility. Our editorial read on Saadiyat, Al Reem, and the city in 2026.

Dubai's prime property market remains the world's most-watched single story. Our editorial read on the 2026 picture, from Palm Jumeirah to Emirates Hills.