Dubai’s most prestigious neighborhoods post record-breaking transactions. UAE’s real GDP to accelerate to 5.3% in 2026.

‘Commission only’: Some UAE real estate brokers earn 2 years’ salary in a day

Ex-flight attendant Tamara Cortan shows UAE real estate’s high-reward, high-risk nature, at one off-plan launch she closed six units for three buyers, earning two years’ salary in a day. Success relies on trust and persistence; commissions can be huge but volatile. Brokerages report many dirham-millionaire agents.

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Reflex Angelo joins MERED’s Dubai project to deliver a full Pininfarina experience

MERED teamed with Italy’s Reflex Angelo to deliver Pininfarina-designed built-ins and optional premium furniture at ICONIC Residences, a 290-m, 310-unit tower in Dubai Internet City. It’s Reflex’s first UAE developer partnership, tapping strong demand for branded luxury homes amid Dubai’s fast-rising prime prices.

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Savills Lists AED 265mln Villa Capri in Dubai Hills Estate as one of Dubai’s most prestigious homes

Savills lists “Villa Capri” in Dubai Hills Estate: a 38,000-sq-ft, eight-bedroom turnkey mega-mansion overlooking the golf course, priced at AED 265.335m. Features include spa, gym, cinema, cigar lounge, 10-car garage, luxury furnishings and art, underscoring resilient ultra-prime demand in Dubai Hills.

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Phoenix Homes wins ‘Best Single Office Brokerage’ at Arabian Property Awards 2025

Phoenix Homes won 2025 Arabian Property Awards’ Best Real Estate Brokerage (Single Office). The agent-first, invite-only firm, offering an 80% commission split, had a record July and secured Dubai’s largest active residential listing. Selective hiring, high service standards, and strong leadership drive measured expansion.

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Emaar rules out selling stake in its Indian business

Emaar denied plans to sell any stake in Emaar India and is instead open to partnerships, including with Adani. It says no deal is in process while it evaluates global expansion. H1 profit hit Dh10.4bn (+34%) on revenue Dh19.8bn (+38%).

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Dubai’s super prime real estate market grows as city’s most prestigious neighborhoods post record-breaking transactions

Dubai’s super-prime market set new highs: record deals in Emirates Hills, Jumeirah Bay, Palm and Dubai Hills. Despite 73k units due by 2025, scarcity sustains demand. Villas dominate ready sales (69%); ready vs off-plan 54/46. Buyers: 87% cash, 77% international; population topped 4m.

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Ellington Properties unveils Soto Grande, a new residential landmark in Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah

Ellington Properties will launch Soto Grande in Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah—two bridged residential towers offering studios to four-bed apartments and penthouses. The design-led project features wellness, leisure and clubhouse amenities, marking Ellington’s northern expansion amid RAK’s rapid growth, rising FDI and strong housing demand.

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Ras Al Khaimah to host inaugural global real estate investment summit in October 2025

Ras Al Khaimah is set to take centre stage in October as the UAE strengthens its status as a global magnet for property investment with the launch of the first International Real Estate Investment Summit (IREIS), scheduled for October 30–31.

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SmartCrowd positions itself as a key player in UAE’s Dhs5.69 billion PropTech future

SmartCrowd, now integrated with Nawy, is emerging in UAE PropTech (projected Dhs5.69bn by 2030). DFSA-regulated with DIFC SPVs, it’s delivered 50+ exits and Dhs40m to investors. Dual “Hold”/“Flip” strategies and Dubai’s PropTech hub support its growth amid fierce competition and rising demand for data-driven, transparent real-estate investing.

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Ohana Development shines at the Arabian Property Awards 2025

Ohana Development swept the 2025 Arabian Property Awards, winning all three Abu Dhabi categories: Mixed Use Development and Residential Property for Jacob & Co. Beachfront Living (Al Jurf) and Residential High-Rise for ELIE SAAB Waterfront (Reem Island), earning five-star ratings and affirming its luxury waterfront leadership.

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UAE’s real GDP to accelerate to 5.3% in 2026, central bank says

CBUAE sees UAE GDP up 4.9% in 2025 and 5.3% in 2026, with strong non-oil growth and hydrocarbon rebound. Inflation trimmed to 1.5%. Banks sound; deposits +13%, loans +11%. Markets and real estate rising; tourism robust. Base rate reduced to 4.15%.

DHG Properties tops out Helvetia Residences, eyes new projects

DHG completed Helvetia Residences’ vertical structure in 12 months. The 25-storey, 73,000 sq m JVC tower is 93% sold (430 units), with handover in Q2 2026. DHG launches the Helvetia brand, adding projects in Meydan Horizon and Dubai Islands; show apartment opens late September.

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Itihad Community Management adopts UAE Central Bank’s Direct Debit System

Dubai community service charges can now be paid via the UAE Central Bank’s Direct Debit System, an industry first. Itihad Community Management processed over AED 1m in mandates, cutting cheques and paperwork, enabling secure recurring debits, card scheduling, and supporting the UAE’s paperless, digital-first strategies.

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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 18th of September 2025

On the 18-Sep-2025, the total transacted value reached AED 2,599,247,248. Off-plan dominated with AED 2,059,502,643 (79.2%), while Ready accounted for AED 539,744,605 (20.8%).

Category	Off-Plan (AED millions)	Ready (AED millions)
Flats	1,619.2	374.3
Villas	401.6	104.2
Hotel Apts & Rooms	6.4	20.3
Commercial	32.2	40.5
Total	2,059.5	539.7

Off-Plan Market Performance

Total Value: AED 2,059,502,643

• Flats: AED 1,619,205,446 (78.6%)
• Villas: AED 401,638,049 (19.5%)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 6,409,820 (0.3%)
• Commercial: AED 32,249,327 (1.6%)

Off-plan activity was led by Flats, contributing nearly four-fifths of value, with Villas adding a further fifth; commercial and hospitality remained marginal.

Ready Market Performance

Total Value: AED 539,744,605

• Flats: AED 374,273,779 (69.3%)
• Villas: AED 104,246,548 (19.3%)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 20,315,766 (3.8%)
• Commercial: AED 40,539,511 (7.5%)

Ready transactions were anchored by Flats, with Villas as the secondary driver; Commercial outpaced hospitality in share.

On The Micro Level

Market Insights & Outlook

A pronounced off-plan skew (79%) signals sustained buyer appetite for pipeline supply, while Ready volumes remain steady and flat-led. Villas continue to command meaningful shares across both segments, reinforcing family-led demand. Expect momentum to persist short term, with selective strength in prime apartment launches and well-located ready inventory.

Data Source: Dubai Land Department