- June 2, 2026
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Dubai rents are recalibrating in 2026, with apartments cooling faster after strong growth while villas remain more resilient
Dubai real estate has a bright spot: Office demand is soaring
Dubai commercial real estate is surging in 2026, with sales up more than 210% to Dhs16.07bn. Offices, especially off-plan launches in Business Bay, are driving growth, making commercial property a stronger signal of investor confidence and business demand.
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Dubai Real Estate Attracts Massive Wave of Global Family Offices
Dubai is attracting long-term global capital as investors, entrepreneurs and family offices treat the emirate as a permanent hub. Record 2025 property sales, strong Q1 2026 activity, tax advantages, clearer ownership rules and Golden Visa access are reinforcing confidence in the market.
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Aldar sells out AED1bn Al Ghadeer Gardens project between Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Aldar has announced the sell-out of Al Ghadeer Gardens, generating more than AED1bn ($272m) in sales for the townhouse and villa development located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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Dubai court orders real estate firm to pay investor Dhs50,000 for delaying the project
Dubai Real Estate Court ordered a developer to pay Dhs50,000 to an investor after a nearly two-year handover delay. The court found the delay breached the contract, caused loss of rental income, and ruled that the developer’s late extension notice was invalid.
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Dubai real estate downturn ‘creating better brokers’ as industry shakeout rewards professionalism
Dubai’s real estate downturn is helping reshape the brokerage industry by rewarding experienced, professional agents and forcing opportunistic players out of the market, according to leading property executives.
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Apartments vs villas in Dubai: Which rents are softening in 2026?
Dubai rents are recalibrating in 2026, with apartments cooling faster after strong growth while villas remain more resilient. Experts say the shift reflects a healthier, more segmented market driven by supply, lifestyle demand and tenant preferences, rather than a broad market weakness.
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AHS Properties: At 26, Abbas Sajwani is deploying billions into Dubai’s future
AHS Properties founder Abbas Sajwani is accelerating expansion despite global market caution, betting on Dubai’s long-term rise as a hub for capital, entrepreneurs and family offices. The developer’s pipeline is projected to reach AED 50bn, supported by strategic land acquisitions and luxury-led projects.
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Dubai’s Bvlgari The Lighthouse secures funding for ultra luxury residences
CPI Property Group and Emirates NBD have executed an AED 367.3 million loan facility secured against 19 ultra-luxury residential units in Dubai.
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Xu Ma champions ‘emotionally intelligent’ buildings in Dubai’s next chapter of urban growth
Tomorrow World founder Xu Ma is positioning the developer around design-led, trust-based projects aligned with Dubai’s long-term growth. With an AED 8bn pipeline, sold-out launches and strategic partnerships, the company is targeting resilient development across waterfront, residential and commercial districts.
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12 homes up for grabs: Dubai launches massive ‘Win Your Home’ summer shopping raffle
Dubai has launched a 12-week “Win Your Home in Dubai” retail campaign, running from 22 May to 30 August 2026. Shoppers spending Dh500 at participating outlets can enter weekly draws for studio apartments, with a final grand draw for a two-bedroom home.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 21st of May 2026
On the 21-May-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.22 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 679.2 million (55.8%), while Ready accounted for AED 538.8 million (44.2%).
| Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
| Flats | 557.6 | 376.4 |
| Villas | 52.4 | 92.6 |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 1.7 | 31.4 |
| Commercial | 67.4 | 38.5 |
| Total | 679.2 | 538.8 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 679.2 million
- Flats: AED 557.6 million (82.1%)
- Villas: AED 52.4 million (7.7%)
- Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 1.7 million (0.3%)
- Commercial: AED 67.4 million (9.9%)
Off-plan activity was clearly led by flats, which accounted for more than four-fifths of the segment’s total value. Commercial units also made a meaningful contribution, while villas remained moderate and hotel apartments played only a minor role.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 538.8 million
- Flats: AED 376.4 million (69.9%)
- Villas: AED 92.6 million (17.2%)
- Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 31.4 million (5.8%)
- Commercial: AED 38.5 million (7.1%)
Ready transactions showed a more balanced mix than off-plan, although flats still remained the main driver. Villas provided the second-largest contribution, reinforcing continued demand for completed family-oriented homes.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Dubai’s market maintained a healthy daily performance, with off-plan retaining the lead but ready assets still accounting for a substantial 44.2% of total value. The data points to continued buyer confidence across both future supply and completed properties, with flats remaining the core engine of activity in both segments.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included
