- April 22, 2026
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470 new residents, only 150 homes a day
Dubai real estate market posts $84 billion transactions in 2025 amid five-year property price rally
Dubai’s residential market remains strong with record 2025 sales and prices up 10% year-on-year, though growth is slowing. Villas outperform apartments, ultra-luxury $10m+ deals keep surging, and oversupply risks are emerging but softened by delivery delays. Knight Frank expects a more stable, moderately growing market through 2026.
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Dubai real estate sector recorded $5.1bn of transactions last week, including $22m Jumeirah apartment
The Dubai real estate sector recorded AED18.7bn ($5.1bn) of transactions last week, according to data from the Land Department.
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Dubai property frenzy sets developers on a US$6 billion debt spree
UAE developers are raising billions via sukuk, bonds and private credit to fund land buys in a prolonged property boom. Demand and fundamentals look strong, but rising maturities, supply risks, bank limits and investor fatigue could expose weaker firms if conditions turn.
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UAE retail rents surge in Abu Dhabi and Dubai as demand outpaces supply
The UAE office and retail real estate sectors are entering a new phase of landlord power as supply constraints, shifting consumer behaviour and changing corporate leasing patterns drive strong rental growth across Abu Dhabi and Dubai, according to JLL’s latest Q3 2025 market report.
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470 new residents, only 150 homes a day: Dubai’s population outpaces supply
Dubai’s population is growing far faster than new housing supply, adding about 470 residents but only ~150 homes a day. Experts expect 3–4 more years of support for prices and rents, but warn that limited affordable housing could eventually price out new residents and slow growth.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
Dubai partners to launch PropTech Sandbox as DFF and DLD accelerate real estate innovation
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and Dubai Land Department (DLD) have launched a new partnership to accelerate innovation in property technology (PropTech) through Sandbox Dubai, a programme designed to develop next-generation regulatory frameworks in support of the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).
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Asia’s elite are looking towards Dubai’s ultra-luxury real estate, and here’s why
As Asian luxury markets cool, high-net-worth investors are redirecting capital to Dubai for better value, yields and tax advantages. East Asian wealth, led by China and Singapore, is fueling demand for prime and off-plan homes and second residences, making Dubai a key rival to Asia’s real estate hubs.
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Dubai’s prime property market to grow 3% in 2026; 331,000 new homes in 5 years
Knight Frank expects Dubai’s prime property to lead growth, with prices rising about 3% by 2026 and mainstream 1%. Around 331,000 new homes may be delivered by 2030, raising oversupply risks, but strong wealth inflows, population growth and selective development keep fundamentals solid.
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UAE: Azizi Riviera’s Phase IV work nearly 65% completed
Azizi Developments has completed about 65% of Phase 4 of its Azizi Riviera community in MBR City, with several buildings fully finished and others above 50%. Backed by 3,700 workers, construction is on track, with upcoming handovers set to grow this waterfront, lifestyle-focused residential destination.
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Billionaire Lakshmi Mittal relocating to Dubai amid UK tax reforms, says report
Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal is preparing to leave the UK for Dubai amid tougher UK tax rules. His move underscores how Dubai’s tax advantages, safety, and booming luxury real estate are attracting ultra-wealthy families and their family offices.
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