- April 20, 2026
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Sharjah records $3.59bln in real estate transactions in Q1 2025, up 31.9%. Union Properties will slash its share capital by 33.4%. Dubai to deliver 415,000 sq metres of new office space by 2026.
UAE property investors can now sell without brokers’ cold calling
This portal now lets homeowners list or rent properties directly—bypassing brokers, cutting unsolicited outreach, and matching vetted listings exclusively with licensed agencies. This controlled, transparent process can save on typical 2–5% brokerage commissions.
UAE salary guide 2025: How much should a construction professional be earning?
As demand for talent continues to accelerate across the UAE, we examine the latest salary and employment outlook for construction professionals in 2025.
AI drives major gains for Damac Properties, boosting collections by $54.45mln
Damac Properties leveraged AI across its operations—boosting monthly collections by AED 200 million (20%), automating 100% of transaction analyses versus 5–10% manually, and enhancing decision-making in sales, design, and service—raising customer satisfaction from 3.5 to 4.5 out of 5.
Sharjah records $3.59bln in real estate transactions in Q1 2025, up 31.9%
Sharjah’s Q1 2025 real estate value hit AED 13.2 billion (+31.9%) across 24,597 transactions (+4.8%), including 8,123 sales (+32.2%). Residential deals made up 78.9% of sales. Mortgages totaled 1,417 transactions (AED 2.4 billion), with investors from 97 nationalities driving the surge.
Union Properties shareholders approve 33.4% capital cut to offset losses
Union Properties will slash its share capital by 33.4%—cutting the nominal value to AED 0.666—to absorb AED 1.43 billion of its AED 1.9 billion losses, then deploy its legal reserves to wipe out the remaining AED 437.9 million. It also plans to invest in two new projects.
Dubai real estate: Luxury home sales surge as 7,200 millionaires flock to UAE in 2024
UAE’s millionaire population has surged 98% over the past decade to 130,500, making it the world’s second-fastest-growing wealth market. Attracted by fiscal perks and lifestyle appeal, HNWI inflows are driving Dubai’s luxury real estate boom, including a record 111 sales above $10 million in Q1 2025.
Dubai to deliver 415,000 sq metres of new office space by 2026 – Cavendish Maxwell
Cavendish Maxwell forecasts 415,000 m² of new A-grade office supply in Dubai by end-2026 (185,000 m² in 2025, 230,000 m² in 2026), boosting inventory to ~9.7 million m². In 2024, transactions hit AED 6.8 billion (+36%), led by Business Bay, while average sale and rental rates rose ~25%.
UAE investors eye Georgia’s real estate market with 60% RoI potential
Georgia offers investors a combination of economic benefits, including favourable tax policies, straightforward foreign property ownership processes, and consistent economic growth.
Super rich drive Middle East luxury real estate boom
Middle East HNWI growth is booming: the UAE’s millionaires rose 98% to 130,500, drawing family offices to Dubai and Abu Dhabi amid a projected $84 trillion global wealth transfer. Elsewhere, Saudi investors eye $2 billion in Makkah/Madinah homes, Qatar attracts $537.5 million in residential interest, and GCC capital targets Egypt’s residential and retail sectors.
Demand for Low-Rise Premium Residences Increases in Dubai
Dubai buyers increasingly favor boutique residences—low-rise, limited-unit developments like Azura Residences on Dubai Islands. Offering 148 design-led apartments, duplexes, and penthouses with private amenities, these projects deliver privacy, curated architecture, and strong yields—marking a broader market shift toward intimate, lifestyle-focused properties.
Dubai property giant launches new $20bn ‘Azizi Milan’ community
Azizi Developments has unveiled its new master-planned community, Azizi Milan, at a launch event held on April 23, 2025, at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena.
Dubai a global hub for premium real estate despite tender price rise
Despite rising tender costs, Sol Properties will launch six AED 12 billion projects in 2025 as Dubai’s market—buoyed by a 26% price surge and robust off-plan demand—aims for 5–10% growth with sustainable, wellness-led developments like SOL Levante.
Emaar launches massive polo-themed luxury real estate development in Dubai
The sprawling 5.5 million sqm development sits amongst other Emaar masterplans including The Oasis and The Heights Country Club & Wellness.
5th Street expands into the Middle East
5th Street is expanding into Dubai to deliver Yardi implementation, optimization, training, support, data management, and BI services under regional lead Carla Jarkas Finnegan. Building on its success in the UK, Europe, and North America, the firm aims to drive digital transformation for Middle East real estate businesses.
Swank Development unveils Selora Residences project in Meydan
Swank Development unveiled Selora Residences in MBR City, Meydan: 30 luxury standalone villas (4–6 bedrooms) from AED 9.1 million, featuring sustainable smart design, expansive green spaces, and amenities like a clubhouse, infinity pool, lake, and padel courts—merging nature with urban luxury living.
Sharjah’s Island Property Market Draws Hundreds of Investors
Ajmal Makan Real Estate Development hosted an exclusive showcase of its Dh25 billion Ajmal Makan City island projects—Al Thuraya Island, The View Island, and Blue Beach Residence—highlighting private island living, strong rental yields, and Sharjah’s rise as a luxury waterfront destination attracting international investors.
