- April 20, 2026
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- Real Estate
Up to 20% drop in rents. Q1 2025 real estate saw 65% surge in villa sales (+56% value). Sharjah’s office market occupancy above 70% (prime >90%), rents up 10–15% (prime +40%).
Imkan unveils premium coastal lifestyle destination in UAE
Imkan has launched Naseem AlJurf, a 90,580 sqm coastal extension of its AlJurf community between Abu Dhabi and Dubai, featuring 111 villas, 60 townhouses and eight apartment buildings. Following the sellout of its first phase, CEO Suwaidan Al Dhaheri said the development blends heritage, nature and modern living.
Dubai: Up to 20% drop in rents ‘healthy’ for property market, says top developer
Danube Properties chairman Rizwan Sajan predicts a 10–20% rental correction in Dubai next year due to new supply, older units under the Smart Rental Index, and competition among landlords. He warns of a contractor shortage amid rising developer numbers and urges more firms from the region to fill the gap.
Dubai real estate: 366 DIFC Heights homes sell out in just days
DIFC Heights Tower sells out in days as investors snap up homes in Dubai financial district.
Dubai Land Department signs 11 agreements
Dubai Land Department’s Real Estate Registration and Development sectors inked 11 agreements with firms like Bidbayt, Shory, Eqarcom, HRE Development, Miami Realtors, Gulf Vision, and Innovation Experts. The partnerships will outsource select services, empower women, and deliver integrated, high‑quality solutions to support market growth and customer satisfaction.
Villa market outshines as Dubai realty posts big Q1 sales surge
Dubai’s Q1 2025 real estate saw a 23% jump in transactions (42,422) and 29% value rise (Dh114 b), led by a 65% surge in villa sales (+56% value). Off‑plan retained 59% share, but buyers favoured ready homes. Leasing grew 49%, while enquiries climbed across all segments.
Why Sharjah’s commercial real estate market is no longer just an alternative
Sharjah’s office market is strengthening: occupancy above 70% (prime >90%), rents up 10–15% (prime +40%), driven by affordability versus Dubai and growing SME and corporate demand. Major projects like Al Thara, Arada and District 11 demonstrate confidence, though high occupancy and future supply may challenge absorption.
Abu Al Naga kickstarts three major residential projects in Dubai
Abu Al Naga Real Estate Development has launched three residential projects in Dubailand, Bu Kadra and Al Furjan, highlighting its confidence in Dubai’s investment climate. CEO Mohamed Abu Al Naga underscored the focus on integrated, modern communities supported by favorable legislation and aligned with the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033.
Dubai real estate firms explore Islamic bonds amid boom
Sobha Realty and Omniyat are exploring dollar‑denominated sukuk issuances to fund Dubai land acquisitions and new projects amid a 70% price surge. With global headwinds from US tariffs and oil price risks, no final decisions on timing or size have been made, though investor interest remains strong.
Dubai rents continue to spike, but these neighbourhoods have seen prices fall
As Dubai real estate rents continue to climb, selected neighbourhoods have seen price drops for bargain hunters, according to Bayut data analysis for Q1 2025.
Dubai real estate enters next phase, inspired by the US playbook
Dubai’s real estate market is evolving like mature US markets, embracing data transparency, technology integration, and sustainability. Platforms like DXBinteract provide live market insights, while developers prioritize green buildings—signaling a shift from an emerging to an intelligence-driven, accountable real estate ecosystem.
