- April 22, 2026
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The rise of new growth corridors: Dubai South, Dubai Investment Park, Arjan
Dubai property prices have more than doubled per square foot in 5 years
Dubai’s property market is stabilising at record levels: prices have doubled in five years to Dh1,683/sqft, growth is now slower but steady, launches and supply are surging, and 2025 transactions are on track to exceed 212,000, a third straight all-time high.
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The rise of new growth corridors: Dubai South, Dubai Investment Park, Arjan
In this exclusive feature, three industry leaders break down why Dubai South, Dubai Investment Park (DIP) and Arjan are rapidly rising.
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2026: A New Beginning — A Home for Every Individual
Many families delay buying a home over budget fears, down-payments, and mortgage doubts, while rent silently drains their finances with no asset in return. With rising rents, greater awareness, and abundant options from 2,000+ developers and 30,000+ brokers, 2026 is positioned as Dubai’s year of homeownership.
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Dubai real estate sector recorded MASSIVE $6.5bn of transactions last week, including $22m Jumeirah apartment
The Dubai real estate sector recorded AED23.8bn ($6.5bn) of transactions last week, according to data from the Land Department.
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Steady job creation in the GCC: UAE leads growth driven by finance, real estate, and AI sectors
GCC hiring grew 1.3% in Q3 2025, led by the UAE (+3%) and Saudi (+1.5%), while Kuwait and Bahrain contracted. Growth is cautious, focused on revenue, digital and project roles. Real estate, public sector, tech and select finance functions expanded; HR, banking and strategy hiring slowed amid global uncertainty.
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Dubai’s real estate market extends its record-breaking streak
Dubai’s real estate hits record 2025 sales and higher prices while rents stabilise, pushing more tenants toward ownership. New design-led launches like Arthouse Hills Arjan, progress in Abu Dhabi’s Bab Al Qasr project, and strong foreign demand for RAK’s Miraggio highlight UAE-wide appetite for lifestyle-focused, long-term assets.
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UAE emerges as 4th best country globally to own a vacation home
The UAE ranked 4th globally for vacation homes, after Spain, France and Portugal, and ahead of the US. Its high score reflects world-class air connectivity, strong infrastructure, good value for money, 100% foreign ownership, Golden Visa incentives and zero property tax, making it highly attractive to second-home buyers.
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How architect-led property development is paving the way for better communities in the UAE
Architect–developers are reshaping UAE real estate by fusing design and delivery. Instead of speed and yield alone, they prioritise human-centred, resilient, design-led communities, optimising layouts, unit mix, amenities and sustainability. This integrated approach aligns architecture with finance and operations to create more livable, durable, and future-proof neighbourhoods.
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