- April 22, 2026
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How long can the Dubai real estate market hold?
Dubai’s real estate services sector continues to record strong growth
Dubai’s real estate support services expanded strongly in 2025, with more valuers, valuation offices, advertising permits, and trustee offices. Transactions and customer usage also rose, highlighting a more mature, transparent, and efficient market backed by stronger regulation and digital governance.
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Dubai launches new unified digital system to accelerate rental payments, technical judicial functions
Dubai’s Rental Disputes Center and Dubai Police launched an integrated digital system to streamline rental dispute workflows, accelerate payments, improve record-sharing, and speed up judicial and enforcement actions. The initiative supports faster access to justice and strengthens Dubai’s broader digital governance agenda.
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BlackBrick Property launches complimentary real estate advisory service for Dubai property buyers and sellers
BlackBrick Property launched a free Dubai property advisory service, open even to non-clients, offering independent reviews of contracts, valuation, and transaction risks. The move aims to help UAE-based and overseas buyers and sellers navigate uncertainty with expert guidance while supporting short-term market stability.
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Dubai Investments says work on UAE real estate projects progressing on schedule
Dubai Investments said construction is continuing on schedule across key UAE projects. Danah Bay in Ras Al Khaimah is advancing in phases toward 2027 completion, while Violet Tower, Asayel Avenue, and Al Vista in Dubai remain on track for handover between late 2026 and 2028.
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Dubai property market: Why Citi Research expects 20% price drop
Citi Research warns Dubai property faces rising risk from a large 2026–2028 supply wave and weaker safe-haven demand amid geopolitical tensions. Its base case sees prices falling 2–3% annually to 2028, while the bear case points to a possible 20% cumulative decline.
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Major land deal Worth AED 240.34 million Opens Dubai Real Estate market as sales surpass half a billion Dirhams within hours
Dubai’s property market opened Tuesday with a major AED 240.34 million land sale in Downtown Jebel Ali. Early trading also saw AED 566 million in sales across 126 deals, plus AED 17 million in mortgages and AED 6 million in gifts.
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Are Dubai’s homes actually built for the lives inside them?
CITYVIEW says Dubai homes should deliver more than investment returns, promoting “Bio ROI”, homes designed for health, recovery, and daily performance. Through partnerships with LaCasa and Technogym, it aims to build wellness-focused residences shaped around human well-being, not just luxury finishes.
Read the full article of Khaleej Times
Dubai realty eyes soft landing after short-term volatility
Dubai’s housing market faces short-term geopolitical caution, but S&P and other analysts see stability, not a major downturn. Strong regulation, cash-rich developers, end-user villa demand, and supportive policies should help the market shift into a more balanced, sustainable growth phase.
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National Properties unveils a landmark AED 500mln Grade A commercial tower in Dubai’s Barsha Heights
National Properties will develop a AED 500 million, 26-storey Grade A office tower in Barsha Heights, adding 225,000 sq ft of premium workspace. Scheduled to start in Q2 2026 and complete by Q4 2028, it targets rising demand for high-quality, well-connected office space in Dubai.
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Object 1 announces completion of prime JVC residential tower
Object 1 has completed RA1N Residence, a 144-unit tower in JVC, marking its shift from launching projects to delivering homes. The handover strengthens its credibility as Dubai’s market remains strong and highlights demand for ready, mid-market apartments in well-connected communities.
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Insights: How long can the Dubai real estate market hold?
S&P says Dubai’s residential market is under pressure from regional conflict, with lower volumes, softer prices, and rising risks if tensions persist beyond four weeks. Strong regulation, escrow protections, cash-rich developers, and visa-driven resident stability provide support, but prolonged disruption could trigger a broader correction.
Read the full article on Gulf Business
Sharjah records Dh2.3 billion worth of property deals in first 2 weeks of March
Sharjah recorded Dh2.3 billion in real estate transactions across 3,556 deals in the first half of March, reflecting steady demand and investor confidence. Officials said strong digital services, efficient processing, and no visible distress from regional tensions are helping keep the market resilient.
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Nuvé by Zoya, valued at AED 202mln launches in Dubai Land Residence Complex
Zoya Developments launched Nuvé, a AED 202 million furnished residential project in Dubai Land Residence Complex with 232 units and handover due in Q2 2028. Starting from AED 695,000, it targets residents and investors seeking affordable, smart, amenity-rich homes in a growing community.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 17th of March 2026
On 17 March 2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.88 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.30 billion (69.4%), while Ready accounted for AED 575.7 million (30.6%).
| Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
| Flats | 870.1 | 388.9 |
| Villas | 134.5 | 124.2 |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 0.0 | 26.4 |
| Commercial | 298.5 | 36.3 |
| Total | 1,303.1 | 575.7 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1.30 billion
- Flats: AED 870.1 million (66.8%)
- Villas: AED 134.5 million (10.3%)
- Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 0.0 million (0.0%)
- Commercial: AED 298.5 million (22.9%)
Off-plan activity remained the clear market driver, with flats doing most of the heavy lifting, while commercial assets posted an unusually strong secondary contribution.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 575.7 million
- Flats: AED 388.9 million (67.5%)
- Villas: AED 124.2 million (21.6%)
- Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 26.4 million (4.6%)
- Commercial: AED 36.3 million (6.3%)
The ready segment was also led by flats, but villas captured a much healthier share here than in off-plan, pointing to continued end-user and investor appetite for completed family-oriented stock.
On The Micro Level
Across the broader market, total recorded activity reached AED 2.86 billion over 832 transactions. Sales led the mix at AED 2.41 billion across 694 transactions, followed by mortgages at AED 407.3 million from 127 deals, while gifts contributed AED 46.4 million across 11 transactions.
Market Insights & Outlook
The day’s trading pattern reinforces Dubai’s ongoing off-plan bias, with nearly seven out of every ten dirhams transacted flowing into the forward market. That said, the ready segment still showed solid depth, especially in villas and hotel apartments, suggesting buyers are balancing future-positioning with immediate-use opportunities. The strong commercial showing on the off-plan side also hints at sustained confidence beyond pure residential demand.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
*Only freehold transactions were used
