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Dubai Holding has awarded a Dh5 billion construction contract for its new headquarters and Jumeirah Residences Emirates Towers, marking the group's largest-ever building contract. The contract has been awarded to China State Construction Engineering Corporation Middle East (CSCEC ME) and will deliver two major developments that are expected to add a new landmark to Dubai's skyline while expanding...

Sharjah is set to welcome one of its most ambitious residential developments yet. Azizi Developments is preparing to pre-launch Azizi Florence, a Dh30 billion master-planned community that represents more than just a major real estate investment. For Mirwais Azizi, Founder and Chairman of Azizi Developments, the project also marks a personal return to the emirate where his family's journey in the...

Dubai’s Property Market Shows Strong Growth in H1 2026 Dubai’s real estate market has started 2026 on a strong note, with more than 24,000 new property units added during the first six months of the year. According to figures reviewed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Dubai completed 104 real estate projects between January and June 2026. Together,...

Dubai’s real estate market has started 2026 on a strong note, with more than 24,000 new property units added during the first six months of the year. The latest figures highlight the continued expansion of Dubai’s property market and reinforce the emirate’s position as one of the world’s most active real estate destinations. According to figures reviewed by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin...

Abu Dhabi’s property market is attracting buyers from across the world, with Indian, Pakistani, British, American and Chinese investors among the key nationalities driving demand. Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is having a strong year in 2026, and international buyers are playing a major role in its growth. According to data from the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), resident expatriates...

Imagine moving into your Dubai home without having to pay the entire year’s rent upfront. That could soon become a reality as Dubai prepares to introduce a groundbreaking “Rent Now, Pay Later” scheme, allowing tenants to spread their annual rent payments across 12 months with zero interest. The proposed initiative by the Dubai Land Department (DLD) could significantly change how residents...

Dubai’s real estate market is entering a more mature phase, with performance increasingly varying across different property sectors, according to Chestertons Global’s Q2 2026 Dubai Real Estate Market Report, released on 12 August. The latest report highlights strong momentum in industrial and retail real estate, while the office and residential sectors are showing signs of a more measured...

Dubai International Airport has retained its position as the world’s second-busiest airport, while Atlanta remains at the top of the global rankings. The latest figures also show Istanbul moving ahead of London Heathrow in July, adding another twist to the competition between major aviation hubs. Dubai has once again secured its place among the world’s busiest airports, ranking second globally...

Dubai’s residential property market continued to hold up in July, with sales of ready homes rising 11.4% compared with June. The latest figures point to steady demand in the market, although the pace of growth was slower than the sharp increase recorded a month earlier. Ready-home transactions had jumped 46.8% in June, making July’s growth look more measured. The numbers suggest that buyers...

Dubai’s property market is showing signs of slowing down after several years of strong growth. In the second quarter of 2026, both home prices and rents declined as more properties entered the market and buyer activity became slower. According to Cushman & Wakefield Core, residential sale prices fell by 4% quarter-on-quarter, while average rents dropped by 6%. The change suggests that...