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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 13-May-2026

Dubai tests digital property auctions as City Walk home sells in seven days Digital property auctions are gaining traction in Dubai as investors seek faster, more transparent deals. Boli.ae completed its first fully online UAE sale, closing a City Walk apartment within seven days, highlighting growing demand for live bidding, clearer price discovery, verified buyers and shorter sales cycles. Read the full article on Khaleej Times Newbury Developments launches “Chapter” residential series in Dubai Newbury Developments launched its “Chapter” residential series in Al Warsan 4, International City Phase 2, offering studios from AED 532,000 and one-bedrooms from AED 835,000. The project targets affordable luxury, supported by strong Dubai demand, strategic connectivity, sustainability standards and smart living features. Read the full article on Construction Week DLD launches second phase of Emirati Real Estate Business Incubator Program to attract 25 new participants DLD launched phase two of the Emirati Real Estate Business Incubator Program, targeting 25 more Emirati participants. The six-month program supports UAE nationals in establishing brokerage firms through training, mentorship, legal and operational guidance, technology adoption, networking and market access. Registration closes May 25, 2026. Read the full article on Economy Middle East Sharjah real estate transactions hit Dh3.5 billion in April Sharjah recorded AED 3.5 billion in real estate transactions in April 2026 across 15,669 deals. Activity was led by title deeds and sales across 115 areas, with Muwaileh Commercial topping both volume and value, while demand remained spread across Sharjah City, Central and Eastern regions. Read the full article on Travels Dubai Should You Buy Property in Dubai Now or Wait? A Valuer’s Perspective Dubai’s residential market is stabilising after post-pandemic growth, reducing short-term flipping opportunities but supporting long-term buyers. Strong fundamentals, population growth, high rental yields, tax advantages and resident “stickiness” continue to support demand, while distressed opportunities may emerge during uncertainty. Read the full article on CBRE Dubai’s villa communities grow as residents choose bigger homes, privacy Dubai villa communities are seeing stronger demand as residents prioritise space, privacy and family living. Limited villa supply, lifestyle shifts and rising rents are supporting interest, while buyers also favour lower-ticket apartments and townhouses with manageable prices, flexible payment plans and strong rental-yield economics. Read the full article on Khaleej Times UAE property market cools, but developers are stronger than last cycle: Moody’s Moody’s expects UAE real estate to soften as population growth normalises, off-plan supply rises and geopolitical risks weigh on demand. However, rated developers including Emaar, Damac, Binghatti and Arada are better positioned than past cycles, supported by strong backlogs, liquidity, conservative balance sheets and upfront buyer payments. Read the full article on Khaleej Times Abu Dhabi to develop new island community as Aldar launches 20m sq m housing partnership Abu Dhabi will develop a new waterfront island community as part of a landmark public-private partnership between Aldar and the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) spanning more than 20 million square metres across five strategic locations. Read the full article on Arabian Business Byit expands into the UAE, launches AI powered solutions to drive cross border real estate transactions Egyptian proptech Byit has expanded into the UAE, launching AI tools to help brokers manage cross-border transactions, client matching and market analysis. Backed by A15, Beltone and angel investors, Byit aims to connect Egyptian supply with GCC demand and scale next into Saudi Arabia. Read the full article on Zawya UAE workforce grows 2.5% in first quarter of 2026 The UAE labour market grew 2.5% in Q1 2026, following 12.4% workforce growth in 2025. Wholesale and retail led registered establishments, followed by construction and support services, reflecting continued economic diversification, business expansion and demand from infrastructure, services and technology sectors. Read the full article on Gulf News Arada lines up new UAE projects despite Iran war uncertainty Arada plans around six UAE launches this year across Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah despite market uncertainty. CEO Ahmed Alkhoshaibi expects prices to plateau but demand to continue, targeting AED 7 billion in sales and AED 9 billion in revenue for 2026. Read the full article on The National Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 12th of May 2026 On the 12-May-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.25 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 879.2 million (70.1%), while Ready accounted for AED 374.9 million (29.9%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 605.4 227.1 Villas 84.3 75.8 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 29.1 22.2 Commercial 160.4 49.8 Total 879.2 374.9 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 879.2 million • Flats: AED 605.4 million (68.9%) • Villas: AED 84.3 million (9.6%) • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 29.1 million (3.3%) • Commercial: AED 160.4 million (18.2%) Off-plan activity remained the clear driver of the day, supported primarily by apartment transactions, while commercial deals also made a meaningful contribution to the segment’s overall value. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED 374.9 million • Flats: AED 227.1 million (60.6%) • Villas: AED 75.8 million (20.2%) • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 22.2 million (5.9%) • Commercial: AED 49.8 million (13.3%) Ready transactions were also led by flats, but villas formed a relatively stronger share compared with the off-plan segment, showing continued demand for completed family-oriented properties. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook Dubai’s market remained heavily weighted toward off-plan activity on 12 May, with the segment contributing more than 70% of total transaction value. This reinforces the continued strength of developer-led sales and investor appetite for future supply. At the same time, the ready market maintained a healthy presence, supported by demand for completed flats and villas. The balance suggests a market where investors remain active in off-plan opportunities, while end-users and yield-focused buyers continue to support ready properties. Data Source: Dubai Land Department Only freehold transactions are included

May 13, 2026
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Dubai Real Estate Weekly Market Analysis 11-May-2026

37 offices sold for AED 1.17 billion in this project Total trading reached AED 7.99 billion in Week 19, with 3,598 transactions recorded across Dubai’s ex-land property market. This represents a 17.0% decline from last week’s AED 9.62 billion, while transaction volumes fell by 592 deals, or 14.1%, from 4,190 transactions. Off plan remained the clear market driver, contributing AED 5.49 billion, or 68.7% of weekly ex-land activity. Ready properties accounted for AED 2.50 billion, or 31.3%. Separately, land transactions added another AED 3.77 billion, taking total real estate activity, including land, to approximately AED 11.76 billion. Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flat 3,269.2 1,670.3 Villa 773.7 552.0 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 78.3 109.9 Commercials 1,365.6 171.5 Total 5,486.9 2,503.7 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 5.49 billion Share of Weekly Total: 68.7% Sub-category Value (AED millions) % of Off-Plan Flat 3,269.2 59.6% Villa 773.7 14.1% Hotel Apt. & Rooms 78.3 1.4% Commercials 1,365.6 24.9% Total 5,486.9 100.0% Off-plan activity remained heavily concentrated in apartments, which generated nearly AED 3.27 billion, equivalent to 59.6% of the off-plan market. The notable shift this week came from commercial transactions, which reached AED 1.37 billion, contributing 24.9% of off-plan value and giving the segment a much stronger institutional and business-property tone than usual. Top Performing Off-Plan Areas Area Value (AED millions) % of Off-Plan % of Weekly Total Business Bay 1,315.4 24.0% 16.5% Dubai Islands 373.7 6.8% 4.7% Wadi Al Safa 3 283.5 5.2% 3.5% Saih Shuaib 1 261.4 4.8% 3.3% Dubai Water Canal 246.2 4.5% 3.1% Business Bay dominated the off-plan market, with AED 1.32 billion in transactions. This was largely driven by the sale of 37 offices in Lumena By Omniyat for AED 1.17 billion, making the area the clear standout of the week. The top 10 off-plan locations together accounted for 61.2% of off-plan value and 42.0% of total weekly ex-land activity. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED 2.50 billion Share of Weekly Total: 31.3% Sub-category Value (AED millions) % of Ready Flat 1,670.3 66.7% Villa 552.0 22.0% Hotel Apt. & Rooms 109.9 4.4% Commercials 171.5 6.9% Total 2,503.7 100.0% The ready market remained primarily apartment-led, with flats contributing AED 1.67 billion, or 66.7% of ready activity. Villas added AED 552.0 million, representing 22.0%, while commercial and hospitality-linked assets played a smaller but still visible role. Top Performing Ready Areas Area Value (AED millions) % of Ready % of Weekly Total Business Bay 265.2 10.6% 3.3% Burj Khalifa 197.7 7.9% 2.5% Palm Jumeirah 195.7 7.8% 2.4% Jumeirah Village Circle 145.8 5.8% 1.8% Jumeirah Lakes Towers 134.2 5.4% 1.7% Business Bay also led the ready market, with AED 265.2 million in completed-property transactions. Prime and established communities such as Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Dubai Hills, and Emirate Living continued to anchor end-user and high-net-worth demand. Transaction Type Analysis Transaction Type Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Total (AED millions) % of Weekly Total Gifts 177.7 302.6 480.3 6.0% Mortgage 12.3 844.0 856.3 10.7% Sales 5,296.9 1,357.1 6,654.0 83.3% Total 5,486.9 2,503.7 7,990.6 100.0% Sales overwhelmingly drove the week, accounting for AED 6.65 billion, or 83.3% of total ex-land value. In the off-plan market, sales represented 96.5% of activity, confirming that the segment was almost entirely transaction-led rather than mortgage-led. The ready market was more balanced. Sales contributed AED 1.36 billion, or 54.2% of ready value, while mortgages reached AED 844.0 million, equal to 33.7% of the ready segment. This highlights the structural difference between the two markets: off-plan remains cash-sale heavy, while ready property activity continues to show a stronger financing component. On the micro level The highest off-plan flat transaction was recorded in Casa AHS, Dubai Water Canal, at AED 101.2 million, reinforcing the continued depth of ultra-prime apartment demand. The highest off-plan villa transaction was in Numa Reserve, Wadi Al Safa 3, at AED 30.0 million. In the ready market, the highest flat transaction was in Eden House, Dubai Water Canal, at AED 49.0 million, while the highest ready villa transaction was recorded in Motor City at AED 9.9 million. Segment Property Type Area / Project Value Off-Plan Flat Dubai Water Canal — Casa AHS AED 101.2 million Off-Plan Villa Wadi Al Safa 3 — Numa Reserve AED 30.0 million Ready Flat Dubai Water Canal — Eden House AED 49.0 million Ready Villa Motor City AED 9.9 million Weekly Comparison Metric Last Week This Week Change Total Value AED 9.62 billion AED 7.99 billion -17.0% Total Transactions 4,190 3,598 -14.1% Market Insights & Outlook Week 19 showed a cooler headline market compared with the previous week, but the underlying composition remained strong. The decline in both value and transaction count suggests a moderation in activity rather than a structural weakening, especially given that off plan still captured nearly 69% of total ex-land value. The week’s most important signal was the scale of commercial off-plan activity, led by Business Bay and the Lumena By Omniyat office transactions. This pushed commercial assets to almost 25% of the off-plan market, an unusually strong contribution that shows investor appetite is not limited to residential units. Ready properties continued to provide depth through established communities, with Business Bay, Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, JVC, JLT, and Dubai Marina all featuring prominently. The ready market’s higher mortgage share also points to continued participation from financed buyers, while the off-plan market remains dominated by direct sales. Overall, Week 19 was softer than Week 18, but still active. With AED 7.99 billion in ex-land transactions and another AED 3.77 billion in land activity, Dubai’s property market continues to show liquidity across apartments, villas, commercial assets, and prime-ticket transactions. Data Source: Dubai Land Department Only freehold transactions are included

May 11, 2026
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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 07-May-2026

Dubai’s off-plan office sales hit a record AED3 billion in April 2026 Dubai property owners still doubling money even after market softening Dubai is shifting toward a buyers’ market as price growth softens after a five-year rally. Opportunistic and long-term investors are returning, especially in off-plan and infrastructure-linked areas. Despite April sales falling year-on-year, executives say liquidity, fundamentals, and investor confidence remain strong. Read the full article on Khaleej Times 32 offices in Business Bay sold for Dhs646 million in Dubai Business Bay recorded AED646 million in office sales across 32 transactions on Wednesday. Omniyat’s Lumena dominated with AED558.5 million from 20 office deals, while The HQ by Rove contributed AED50.3 million and Lumena Alta added AED37.2 million. Read the full article on Gulf Today Ajman records Dh200 million land deal as largest single-day transaction Ajman recorded a AED200 million land deal in Al Zahia, its largest transaction of the day. The mixed-use plot highlights investor confidence in flexible development sites. The deal follows a strong Q1, with valuation transactions rising 63% year-on-year to AED2.92 billion. Read the full article on Travels Dubai Dubai records highest-ever monthly off-plan office sales at $817 million in April Dubai’s off-plan office sales hit a record AED3 billion in April 2026, led by Business Bay with AED2.8 billion. First-four-month off-plan office sales reached AED9.4 billion, already more than double 2025’s full-year value, while ready office sales also rose month-on-month. Read the full article on Economy Middle East Dubai residential property sales hit 57,300 in four months of 2026 Dubai recorded over 57,300 residential sales from January to April 2026, with off-plan accounting for 74% of activity. While total sales fell 2.5% year-on-year and April was down 20%, Cavendish Maxwell says fundamentals remain strong and Q2 will offer clearer direction. Read the full article on Zawya Palmridge Appoints JLL To Deliver New Residential Development in Dubai Palmridge appointed JLL to manage project and cost delivery for Villea West, its debut Dubai residential project in Jumeirah Garden City. The 11-storey development will offer 229 furnished apartments with lifestyle and wellness amenities, with completion scheduled for Q4 2027. Read the full article on Construction Business News Dubai beachfront plots sell for Dh400 million in record luxury land deal A AED400 million beachfront land deal in Jumeirah Coastline has created one of Dubai’s rare large coastal development sites. The 113,000 sq ft plot assembly will host three ultra-luxury villas with private beach and marina access, highlighting continued demand for scarce super-prime land. Read the full article on Gulf News Abu Dhabi’s first floating sales gallery opens on Reem Island MERED has launched a floating sales gallery on Al Reem Island as an introduction to Riviera Residences, its waterfront residential project in Abu Dhabi. Read the full article on Arabian Business QUBE Development appoints ASGC as main contractor for ELIRE managed by LUX* QUBE Development appointed ASGC as main contractor for ELIRE, Managed by LUX*, a branded residence in Business Bay. Construction is underway, with handover planned for Q4 2028, signalling QUBE’s focus on build quality, delivery confidence, and long-term asset value. Read the full article on Zawya Fire breaks out at construction site in Dubai Marina, promptly contained A fire broke out early Wednesday at an under-construction building near Al Habtoor Grand in Dubai Marina. Emergency crews responded quickly, roads were closed for safety, and the blaze appeared under control by around 9:00am, with cooling operations continuing. Read the full article on Gulf Business Tilal Binghatti attracts over 10,000 at Dubai pre-booking event Tilal Binghatti’s pre-launch drew more than 10,000 visitors to Coca-Cola Arena, signalling strong demand for Dubai villa communities. The project marks Binghatti’s first integrated villa and mansion development, positioned between Dubai Academic City and Emirates Road. Read the full article on Travels Dubai Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 6th of May 2026 On the 06-May-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.47 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.05 billion (71.2%), while Ready accounted for AED 423.2 million (28.8%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 697.9 299.6 Villas 137.0 102.7 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 7.8 17.2 Commercial 203.0 3.7 Total 1,045.7 423.2 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 1.05 billion • Flats: AED 697.9 million (66.7%) • Villas: AED 137.0 million (13.1%) • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 7.8 million (0.7%) • Commercial: AED 203.0 million (19.4%) Off-plan activity remained the clear driver of the market, with flats accounting for two-thirds of the segment. Commercial transactions also made a notable contribution, reinforcing the growing role of income-generating and business-related assets within Dubai’s off-plan market. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED 423.2 million • Flats: AED 299.6 million (70.8%) • Villas: AED 102.7 million (24.3%) • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 17.2 million (4.1%) • Commercial: AED 3.7 million (0.9%) Ready transactions were also led by flats, which represented more than 70% of the segment. Villas provided the second-largest contribution, while hotel apartments and commercial assets remained relatively limited. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook Dubai’s market on 06-May-2026 remained heavily tilted toward off-plan activity, which contributed more than 71% of total value. This reinforces the continued dominance of future-delivery assets, supported by developer launches, payment-plan appeal, and investor confidence in Dubai’s medium-term growth. Ready sales still provided a meaningful base of liquidity, but the wider trend remains clear: off-plan continues to set the pace, while ready activity reflects more selective end-user and investor demand. Data Source: Dubai Land Department *We use only freehold transactions

May 7, 2026
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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 06-May-2026

Dubai’s property market is bruised, but not broken Why Dubai’s property market is bruised — but not broken Dubai’s property market rebounded in April after March’s geopolitical shock, proving liquidity remains intact. But the recovery is uneven: off-plan dominates, ready homes and land have cooled, listings are rising, and 2026 supply could pressure apartment-heavy areas. The market is resilient, but discipline now matters more than hype. Read the full article on Gulf Business Dubai property market holds firm as buyers seek value, not distress opportunities Dubai’s property market is stabilising, not distressed. Buyers are more cautious, negotiations are back, and some mid-market segments show flexibility, but prime villas and key apartment areas remain supported by strong demand, disciplined sellers, and limited forced selling. Opportunities exist, but not broad fire-sale discounts. Read the full article on Khaleej Times Cheval Collection builds on success of Dubai branded residences debut with launch of Cheval Residences Knightsbridge Gate Cheval Collection has launched its second branded residences project, Cheval Residences Knightsbridge Gate in London, shortly after unveiling Cheval Residences Dubai Islands. The move expands its luxury residential strategy, with more Middle East projects planned, including Dubai and Riyadh serviced apartments and branded residences. Read the full article on Zawya Ultra-prime Dubai apartment sells for Dhs101.2m A Casa AHS luxury apartment on Dubai Water Canal sold for AED101.2m, highlighting continued demand for ultra-prime homes. The deal, at around AED51,370 per sqm, comes as Dubai recorded AED1.3bn across 460 transactions, reinforcing liquidity and investor appetite for exclusive waterfront assets. Read the full article on Gulf Business UAE real estate: 45% plan to buy property despite cautious market Nearly 45 per cent of respondents in the UAE plan to buy property within the next 12 months, even as regional uncertainty slows decision-making and pushes the residential market into a more selective phase. Read the full article on Arabian Business Abu Dhabi residential sales exceed AED13 bn in April 2026 Abu Dhabi’s residential market remained stable over the past eight weeks, with April sales exceeding January and February levels at over AED13bn. Ready sales rebounded to normal levels, off plan launches continued, price reductions stayed limited, and active leases kept rising, signalling resilience rather than broad market weakness. Read the full article on Construction Week Betterhomes announces exclusive launch of 93-storey Dubai tower Betterhomes and H&H Properties have launched City Tower, a 93-storey long-term leasing project on Sheikh Zayed Road. Offering 695 residences from June 2026, the tower targets residents seeking central connectivity, quality amenities, and easier access to DIFC, Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah, and Emirates Towers Metro. Read the full article on Zawya Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders 2026 The Middle East real estate market is set for strong growth, led by the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. Major infrastructure, Vision 2030 projects, branded developments, and large-scale partnerships are reshaping the region, with the UAE contributing the largest share of influential real estate leaders. Read the full article on Forbes Dubai off-plan office sales hit record $817m in April as 2026 totals surge past full-year 2025 The Dubai off-plan office market surged to a record-breaking AED3bn ($816.8m) in April, marking the highest monthly transaction value on record for the segment, according to analysis by Al Masdar Al Aqaari based on Dubai Land Department data. Read the full article on Arabian Business Dubai residential transactions hit Dh139.2 billion in Q1 Dubai’s residential market is becoming more selective, not weaker. Q1 transactions rose 4% year-on-year and value jumped 21%, driven by off-plan and prime demand. Buyers favour quality, villas, and credible developers, while leasing is more competitive as new supply pressures rents and slows conversions. Read the full article on Khaleej Times UAE issues 759 housing approvals worth over Dhs616m in Q1 2026 The UAE approved 759 housing support requests worth over AED616m in Q1 2026 through the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme. Expanded bank partnerships have cleared backlogs, lifted fulfilment rates to 94%, and supported a 91% homeownership rate, reinforcing the country’s citizen housing and urban development strategy. Read the full article on Gulf Business K4 doubles down on UAE growth with Dubai HQ expansion and Abu Dhabi market entry K4 is expanding its Dubai headquarters and entering Abu Dhabi despite market caution, backed by 120% year-on-year growth and AED50m investment in in-house production. Its integrated design-and-build model is gaining traction as developers seek faster delivery, cost certainty, and reduced execution risk. Read the full article on Zawya Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 5th of May 2026 On the 05-May-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 2.39 billion. Off plan dominated with AED 1.88 billion (78.4%), while Ready accounted for AED 515.8 million (21.6%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 699.1 354.6 Villas 92.3 104.5 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 22.5 14.5 Commercial 1,062.7 42.1 Total 1,876.6 515.8 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 1.88 billion • Flats: AED 699.1 million (37.3%) • Villas: AED 92.3 million (4.9%) • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 22.5 million (1.2%) • Commercial: AED 1.06 billion (56.6%) Off-plan activity was heavily shaped by the commercial segment, specifically Lumena by Omniyat, which contributed AED 1.02 billion to the off-plan office sales which accounted for more than half of all off-plan value. Flats remained the second-largest contributor, while villas and hotel apartments played a smaller role in the day’s total. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED 515.8 million • Flats: AED 354.6 million (68.8%) • Villas: AED 104.5 million (20.3%) • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 14.5 million (2.8%) • Commercial: AED 42.1 million (8.2%) Ready-market activity was led by flats, which made up more than two-thirds of ready transaction value. Villas provided a meaningful secondary contribution, while commercial and hotel apartment transactions remained comparatively limited. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook The day’s activity shows a market still strongly tilted toward off-plan transactions, with off-plan accounting for nearly four-fifths of total value. However, the composition was not typical residential-led growth. Commercial off-plan transactions drove the bulk of activity, suggesting …

May 6, 2026
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Dubai Real Estate Weekly Market Analysis 04-May-2026

Total trading reached AED9.62 billion across 4,190 transactions in Week 18, excluding land. Off-plan remained dominant with AED6.78 billion, accounting for 70.5% of total transaction value, while ready properties recorded AED2.84 billion, representing 29.5%. Land transactions added a further AED6.04 billion separately. Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flat 4,209.3 1,980.9 Villa 2,040.6 467.6 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 32.7 196.6 Commercials 500.7 193.5 Total 6,783.4 2,838.6 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED6.78 billion Share of Weekly Total: 70.5% Sub-category Value (AED millions) % of Off-Plan Flat 4,209.3 62.1% Villa 2,040.6 30.1% Hotel Apt. & Rooms 32.7 0.5% Commercials 500.7 7.4% Off-plan activity was led by flats, but the villa segment was unusually strong this week, driven heavily by bulk villa activity in Saih Shuaib 1. Top Performing Off-Plan Areas Area Value (AED millions) % of Off-Plan Saih Shuaib 1 1,813.3 26.7% Dubai Islands 488.5 7.2% Business Bay 461.9 6.8% Jabal Ali First 292.8 4.3% Dubai Water Canal 231.9 3.4% The top 10 off-plan areas accounted for AED4.25 billion, or 62.7% of all off-plan activity. Saih Shuaib 1 was the standout contributor, with AED1.81 billion, supported by the sale of 233 villas in Lunaya. This single area represented around 26.7% of the entire off-plan market for the week. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED2.84 billion Share of Weekly Total: 29.5% Sub-category Value (AED millions) % of Ready Flat 1,980.9 69.8% Villa 467.6 16.5% Hotel Apt. & Rooms 196.6 6.9% Commercials 193.5 6.8% Ready activity was also led by flats, which contributed nearly 70% of ready transaction value. Villas remained meaningful, while hotel apartments and commercial assets each contributed just under 7%. Top Performing Ready Areas Area Value (AED millions) % of Ready Burj Khalifa 254.9 9.0% Business Bay 216.4 7.6% Dubai Marina 201.3 7.1% City Walk 194.2 6.8% Jumeirah Lakes Towers 185.2 6.5% The top 10 ready areas generated AED1.53 billion, equal to 53.9% of ready market activity. Burj Khalifa led the ready segment with AED254.9 million, followed by Business Bay and Dubai Marina. Transaction Type Analysis Transaction Type Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Total (AED millions) Gifts 92.2 308.3 400.5 Mortgage 64.9 1,014.7 1,079.6 Sales 6,626.3 1,515.6 8,141.8 Total 6,783.4 2,838.6 9,621.9 Sales dominated the market, accounting for AED8.14 billion, or 84.6% of total ex-land value. In off-plan, sales were overwhelmingly dominant at 97.7% of off-plan activity, highlighting the primary-market nature of the segment. Ready properties showed a more balanced structure. Sales represented 53.4% of ready value, while mortgages accounted for 35.7%, confirming that financing remains much more visible in the secondary market. Highest Transactions Segment Type Area Value (AED millions) Off-Plan Flat Jumeirah First 112.6 Off-Plan Villa Saih Shuaib 1 16.9 Ready Flat City Walk 26.0 Ready Villa Me’Aisem First 8.9 The week’s largest off-plan flat transaction was recorded in Jumeirah First at AED112.6 million, while the highest off-plan villa deal was in Saih Shuaib 1 at AED16.9 million. In the ready market, City Walk recorded the highest flat transaction at AED26.0 million, while Me’Aisem First led ready villas with AED8.9 million. On the micro level Weekly Comparison Metric Last Week This Week Change Total Volume (AED millions) 10,266.7 9,621.9 -644.7 (-6.3%) Total Transactions 4,650 4,190 -460 (-9.9%) Market Insights & Outlook Week 18 showed a moderate cooling in headline activity, with total ex-land transaction value falling 6.3% from last week and total transaction count declining 9.9%. However, the market remained heavily supported by off-plan demand, which continued to represent more than 70% of total value. The most important signal this week was the strength of off-plan villas, particularly the AED1.81 billion contribution from Saih Shuaib 1, driven by the Lunaya villa transactions. This helped lift the villa share within off-plan to more than 30%, giving the week a less apartment-heavy profile than usual. Ready activity remained concentrated in established, liquid communities such as Burj Khalifa, Business Bay, Dubai Marina, City Walk, and JLT. The high mortgage share in ready transactions also reinforces the difference between the two markets: off-plan remains mainly a sales-led developer market, while ready property continues to reflect end-user and investor financing behaviour. Overall, Week 18 points to a market that softened from the previous week but remained structurally active, with off-plan still setting the pace and ready demand concentrated in Dubai’s most established residential and mixed-use districts. Data Source: Dubai Land Department Only freehold transactions are included

May 4, 2026
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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 01-May-2026

Property experts weigh in as Dubai scraps Dhs750k visa threshold Dubai scrapping the Dhs750,000 minimum property value for two-year investor visas is expected to widen access, especially for first-time and mid-income buyers. Industry players say the move could boost sub-Dhs1m demand, improve liquidity, and support Dubai’s shift from transient residency toward long-term homeownership. Read the full article on Gulf Business Dubai real estate: Meraas awards $653m contracts for 557 villas in Dubailand Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded AED2.4bn ($653m) in main construction contracts for new phases of its flagship villa developments, The Acres and The Acres Estates, in Dubailand. Read the full article on Arabian Business Arabian Gulf Properties welcomes Dubai Metro Gold Line as major boost to real estate growth in Dubai Dubai’s approved AED34 billion Metro Gold Line is expected to boost connectivity across 15 strategic areas, support 55 major developments, and lift nearby property values by up to 20%. Arabian Gulf Properties says the project strengthens investor confidence, urban growth, and long-term real estate demand. Read the full article on Zawya Al Hamra positions for the next chapter in UAE real estate Al Hamra is focusing on long-term value creation in Ras Al Khaimah by strengthening its residential, hospitality, retail and leisure assets as one integrated destination. Its pipeline prioritises practical design, sustainability, lifestyle access and selective expansion, as RAK benefits from tourism growth, infrastructure investment and rising global investor interest. Read the full article on Khaleej Times DHG Properties breaks ground on Helvetia Verde in Meydan Horizon DHG Properties has broken ground on Helvetia Verde, a 20-storey residential tower in Meydan Horizon due in Q1 2028. The project is 60% sold and forms part of DHG’s wider Dubai expansion, alongside Helvetia Residences in JVC and Helvetia Marine on Dubai Islands. Read the full article on Zawya ADCB launches off-plan mortgage scheme to ease home financing for buyers ADCB has launched an off-plan mortgage allowing eligible UAE buyers to secure pre-approval for up to 50% of a property’s value, valid for 12 months and renewable until handover. The move supports rising off-plan demand, gives buyers earlier financing certainty, and strengthens banks’ role in the property market. Read the full article on Khaleej Times Drake & Scull starts work on Majan project in Dubai Drake & Scull International and Prestige One Developments have started construction on a mixed-use commercial project in Majan, Dubai, after securing approvals. Due in Q1 2028, it will include retail, office space across nine floors, and podium parking for around 147 vehicles. Read the full article on Zawya RAK’s growth story: Building a resilient, future-ready economy Ras Al Khaimah is strengthening its position as a global business and investment hub, supported by diversified non-oil growth, strong credit ratings, rising FDI, industrial expansion, tourism momentum, and major projects such as Wynn Al Marjan Island, with more than 50,000 businesses operating across the emirate. Read the full article on Khaleej Times Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 30th of April 2026 On the 30-Apr-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.77 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.22 billion (69.2%), while Ready accounted for AED 543.4 million (30.8%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 821.8 320.4 Villas 266.0 83.3 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 12.0 42.4 Commercial 123.9 97.3 Total 1,223.6 543.4 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 1.22 billion • Flats: AED 821.8 million (67.2%) • Villas: AED 266.0 million (21.7%) • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 12.0 million (1.0%) • Commercial: AED 123.9 million (10.1%) Off-plan activity remained the clear driver of the day, with flats accounting for more than two-thirds of the segment. Villas also delivered a strong contribution, while commercial transactions added meaningful depth to the off-plan market. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED 543.4 million • Flats: AED 320.4 million (59.0%) • Villas: AED 83.3 million (15.3%) • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 42.4 million (7.8%) • Commercial: AED 97.3 million (17.9%) Ready transactions were also led by flats, but the segment showed a more balanced spread than off-plan, with commercial assets and villas contributing a combined 33.2% of ready market value. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook Dubai’s market closed April with another off-plan-led session, reflecting continued buyer appetite for new launches and future-delivery assets. The strength of flats across both off-plan and ready segments shows that apartment demand remains the core engine of liquidity, while commercial activity added a notable layer of diversity to the day’s performance. Data Source: Dubai Land Department *We use only freehold transactions

May 4, 2026
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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 13-May-2026

Dubai Real Estate Market Review 30-Apr-2026

Dubai drops Dhs750k property threshold for solo investor visas Dubai has removed the minimum property value requirement for sole owners seeking a two-year property investor visa, opening eligibility to lower-ticket buyers. Joint owners must now hold at least AED400,000 each, tightening rules and preventing investors from qualifying through smaller shared ownership stakes. Read the full article on Gulf Business Dubai property can bounce back but prepare for a tough summer The announcements come thick and fast. Dubai has approved the Gold Line, a new metro route that will link some of the emirate’s outlying districts, both upscale – Nad Al Sheba – and less so – JVC – to the wider network and the evolving rail system Read the full article on Arabian Gulf Business Insight How Dubai property buyers have changed over three decades Dubai’s property market has shifted from opaque, relationship-led regional buying to a global, institutionalised investment market. Since freehold opened in 2004, crises, regulation, transparency, lifestyle infrastructure, and tax advantages have broadened demand from GCC and South Asian buyers to European, Russian, and East Asian investors. Read the full article on Construction Week Online Dubai Investments’ Danah Bay achieves 2 million safe working man-hours Dubai Investments’ DIR recorded 2 million safe working hours without injury at Danah Bay in Ras Al Khaimah. The project is advancing across residential and hotel towers, while 189 villas are fully complete with partial handovers underway, supporting investor confidence and delivery momentum. Read the full article on Zawya UAE real estate: Average Dubai villa price climbs 12.1 percent YoY to $3.7 million Dubai’s real estate market grew in early 2026 but softened in March due to conflict, Ramadan, holidays and weather. Residential values fell quarterly for the first time since 2020, though remained up year on year. Offices and industrial assets stayed resilient, with strong annual value and rent growth. Read the full article on Economy Middle East Tecom first-quarter revenue tops $200m with high occupancy Revenue increased 11 percent year on year to AED755 million ($206 million) in the quarter, the company said in a statement to the Dubai Financial Market on Wednesday. Read the full article on Arbain Gulf Business News Abu Dhabi real estate: Modon’s Tara Park sells out with $545m in sales Modon’s Tara Park on Reem Island has fully sold out, generating around AED2bn in sales. The 834-apartment development connected to Reem Mall signals strong buyer confidence in Abu Dhabi, with demand focused on prime locations, quality-of-life features and long-term investment potential. Read the full article on Arabian Business UAE’s OPEC Exit: Storm Cloud Or Silver Lining For Real Estate? UAE’s planned OPEC/OPEC+ exit could create short-term uncertainty for real estate, especially luxury and off-plan demand, but greater oil output flexibility may strengthen state revenues, infrastructure spending and investor confidence, supporting Dubai and Abu Dhabi property markets over the longer term. Read the full article on Construction Business News Qatar’s Evolving Real Estate Market: What Foreign Investors and Developers Need to Know Qatar is strengthening its real estate market through new registration laws, digital platforms, Aqarat oversight, escrow protections and faster dispute resolution. The reforms improve transparency, investor safeguards and foreign access through freehold zones or long-term usufruct rights, supporting a more institutional market. Read the full article on Middle East Briefing ALAIN breaks ground on Vida Residences Saadiyat Island ALAIN has started construction on Vida Residences Saadiyat Island, the first Vida-branded residences in Abu Dhabi. The sold-out project will deliver 121 furnished homes, reflecting strong demand for premium, amenity-rich branded residences on Saadiyat Island. Read the full article on Zawya Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 29th of April 2026 On the 29-Apr-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.84 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.23 billion (67.0%), while Ready accounted for AED 608.9 million (33.0%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 934.7 363.0 Villas 124.1 113.2 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 17.5 83.3 Commercial 157.6 49.3 Total 1,233.9 608.9 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 1.23 billion • Flats: AED 934.7 million (75.8%) • Villas: AED 124.1 million (10.1%) • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 17.5 million (1.4%) • Commercial: AED 157.6 million (12.8%) Off-plan activity remained the main engine of the day, with flats accounting for more than three-quarters of the segment. Commercial off-plan deals also made a meaningful contribution, highlighting broader demand beyond residential apartments. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED 608.9 million • Flats: AED 363.0 million (59.6%) • Villas: AED 113.2 million (18.6%) • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 83.3 million (13.7%) • Commercial: AED 49.3 million (8.1%) The ready market was more diversified, with flats still leading but villas and hotel apartments contributing a stronger share compared with the off-plan segment. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook Dubai’s market on 29 April showed a familiar pattern: off-plan continued to command the majority of transaction value, supported by strong apartment demand and notable commercial activity. Ready sales, while smaller in total value, showed healthier balance across flats, villas and hospitality-linked assets, suggesting continued end-user and investor appetite for completed property. Data Source: Dubai Land Department *We use only freehold transactions

May 4, 2026
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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 29-Apr-2026

Ultra-luxury propels Dubai real estate sales to $49bln in Q1 Dubai real estate sales topped AED180 billion in Q1, driven by ultra-luxury demand, off-plan activity and commercial growth. March saw some caution after regional tensions, but long-term fundamentals remain supported by population growth, business expansion and capital inflows. Read the full article on Zawya Renting a home in UAE? Here’s what you need to know about these proptech platforms UAE rentals are shifting from post-dated cheques to digital PropTech systems. Takeem offers landlord rental guarantees, automated payments and maintenance support, while Rently gives tenants flexible monthly payment options, reflecting a broader move toward more structured, transparent and data-driven rental management. Read the full article on Gulf Business Arada unveils Jenna Complex in Aljada Arada launched Jenna at Sharjah’s Aljada, offering 631 smart-home apartments due by Q1 2029. The launch comes as Sharjah property demand strengthens, with Q1 2026 trading value rising 40.7% year-on-year to US$5 billion. Read the full article on Middle East Construction News PRYPCO Blocks opens access to Iraq PRYPCO Blocks is expanding access to Dubai real estate through fractional ownership, letting global investors buy into premium properties from as little as USD 137. The platform targets lower-barrier, fully digital investment, supported by Dubai’s strong demand, transparency and international investor appeal. Read the full article on Zawya Abu Dhabi real estate surges as prices jump 39% and 7,200 deals recorded in near-record Q1 Abu Dhabi residential prices jumped 39% in Q1 2026 as more than 7,200 transactions made it the market’s second-strongest quarter on record. Off-plan sales dominated, apartments hit record volumes, and long-term demand remains supported by limited supply, infrastructure growth and major cultural projects. Read the full article on Arabian Business Aldar to launch new mega development in Abu Dhabi as it reports 24% jump in Q1 profit Aldar plans new mega developments in Abu Dhabi and Dubai despite regional tensions, backed by strong liquidity and a Dh72.1 billion revenue backlog. Q1 profit rose 24% to Dh2.04 billion, supported by resilient demand, international buyers and continued confidence in undersupplied Abu Dhabi real estate. Read the full article on The National Alef Group awards contracts for final phase of its flagship Sharjah project Alef Group has awarded AED750 million in contracts to begin the final phase of Sharjah’s Hayyan development, adding over 700 homes plus retail and lifestyle amenities. The move signals steady project delivery, strong demand and growing confidence in Sharjah’s residential market. Read the full article on Zawya Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 28th of April 2026 On the 28-Apr-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.65 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.04 billion (63.1%), while Ready accounted for AED 608.5 million (36.9%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 575.6 501.7 Villas 395.5 71.6 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 0.0 19.9 Commercial 69.7 15.2 Total 1,041.1 608.5 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 1.04 billion • Flats: AED 575.6 million (55.3%) • Villas: AED 395.5 million (38.0%) • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 0.0 million (0.0%) • Commercial: AED 69.7 million (6.7%) Off-plan activity remained the clear driver of the market, with flats leading the segment, while villa transactions delivered a strong contribution and reinforced continued demand for larger, lifestyle-led homes. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED 608.5 million • Flats: AED 501.7 million (82.5%) • Villas: AED 71.6 million (11.8%) • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 19.9 million (3.3%) • Commercial: AED 15.2 million (2.5%) Ready transactions were heavily concentrated in flats, which accounted for more than four-fifths of the segment, showing that completed apartment stock continues to attract strong end-user and investor demand. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook Dubai’s market recorded another strong trading day, supported by AED 1.65 billion in total transactions. Off-plan sales continued to lead, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the market, but the ready segment remained meaningful, particularly through completed flats. The strength of off-plan villas was also notable, contributing 38.0% of all off-plan value and pointing to sustained appetite for larger homes and master-planned communities. Overall, the data reflects a market still led by new launches and investor confidence, while ready apartments provide steady liquidity and depth. Data Source: Dubai Land Department *We use only freehold transactions

April 29, 2026
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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 28-Apr-2026

UAE named world’s best place to start a business for 5th year Palm Jebel Ali set for building surge as Nakheel awards $950m for new villas Nakheel awarded over AED 3.5 billion in contracts to build 544 villas on Palm Jebel Ali, with completion targeted for late 2028. The project, twice the size of Palm Jumeirah, supports Dubai’s 2040 growth plans amid continued strong demand for luxury waterfront homes. Read the full article on The National Dubai real estate sector recorded $4.3bn of transactions last week, including $32m apartment Dubai real estate transactions reached AED15.61 billion last week, led by AED10.98 billion in sales across 3,075 deals. Mortgages totalled AED3.3 billion, while gift transactions reached AED1.33 billion. Top deals included luxury apartments in Marsa Dubai, Aman Residences and La Mer. Read the full article on Arabian Business Dubai real estate sales reach Dhs4 billion in a single day Dubai real estate transactions reached AED6.11 billion from 1,360 deals at the start of the week. Sales led with nearly AED4 billion across 877 transactions, driven by Saih Shuaib 1, Palm Jebel Ali and Business Bay, while mortgages hit AED820.5 million and gifts AED1.35 billion. Read the full article on Gulf Today Dubai Healthcare City breaks ground on $354m projects as PIXEL DHCC, IBN SINA+ target 2027 completion Dubai Healthcare City Authority broke ground on PIXEL DHCC and IBN SINA+ under its AED1.3 billion expansion programme. Scheduled for completion by November 2027, the projects will add sustainable office, medical, surgical and diagnostic facilities, supporting Dubai’s healthcare investment growth and D33 agenda. Read the full article on Arabian Business Dubai Residential REIT Reports Resilient Operational Performance For The Three-Month Period Ended 31 March 2026 Dubai Residential REIT reported 8.4% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 2026, with occupancy rising to 98.9% and tenant retention reaching 98%. Gross asset value increased to AED23.8 billion, supported by new villa additions and strong rental demand across Dubai’s residential market. Read the full article on MENA FN Dubai property values are falling, with rents under pressure Dubai’s property market is showing early signs of cooling, with ValuStrat reporting a 5.9% monthly price drop in March 2026. Villa and apartment values fell across key areas, while rents are also beginning to ease, suggesting a shift toward a more balanced market. Read the full article on Gulf Business 73 villas in Dubai’s Saih Shuaib sold for Dhs560 million Dubai real estate opened the week strongly, led by 73 villa deals in Saih Shuaib’s Lunaya project worth over AED560 million. Sales reached AED2.16 billion from 556 transactions, while mortgages totalled AED525.6 million and gifts exceeded AED1 billion, driven by Dubai Islands and The World Islands. Read the full article on Gulf Today How metro expansion is redefining real estate value in Dubai Dubai’s proposed Golden Line could reshape real estate growth by making metro connectivity a core driver of value. By linking new districts to transport infrastructure, it supports higher-density development, stronger investor confidence, better mobility, and more balanced, sustainable urban expansion. Read the full article on Gulf News Takeem launches the UAE’s first rent guarantee, advancing the evolution of the country’s rental market Takeem launched the GCC’s first Rental Guarantee service, protecting UAE landlords against tenant non-payment while supporting monthly direct debit rent collection and emergency maintenance. Backed by data from over 611,000 rental contracts, the service aims to reduce friction, improve cash flow flexibility and strengthen rental market confidence. Read the full article on Zawya UAE named world’s best place to start a business for 5th year The UAE ranked first globally for entrepreneurship for the fifth consecutive year in the GEM 2025/2026 report, leading in infrastructure, policy, market access and startup support. Strong funding access, AI awareness, sustainability focus and high entrepreneurial activity reinforce its position as a top business hub. Read the full article on Arabian Business Mered advances deep foundation works on Abu Dhabi waterfront project Mered’s Riviera Residences on Al Reem Island has moved into deep foundation and piling works after completing over 60% of enabling works. The luxury waterfront project, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, will include 400+ apartments and 11 villas, reinforcing confidence in Abu Dhabi’s premium off-plan market. Read the full article on Zawya Al Ain project to deliver over 10,300 villas for citizens Al Ain’s residential development is progressing, with five housing complexes set to deliver 10,316 villas for UAE citizens. The projects aim to create integrated, sustainable communities that support family stability, improve quality of life and meet future housing needs across the region. Read the full article on Zawya Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 27th of April 2026 On the 27-Apr-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.38 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 927.0 million (67.0%), while Ready accounted for AED 456.5 million (33.0%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 640.7 367.4 Villas 196.3 69.9 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 0.0 8.5 Commercial 90.0 10.6 Total 927.0 456.5 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 927.0 million • Flats: AED 640.7 million (69.1%) • Villas: AED 196.3 million (21.2%) • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 0.0 million (0.0%) • Commercial: AED 90.0 million (9.7%) Off-plan activity remained the main driver of the market, supported primarily by apartment transactions, while villas also made a meaningful contribution to the segment’s total value. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED 456.5 million • Flats: AED 367.4 million (80.5%) • Villas: AED 69.9 million (15.3%) • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 8.5 million (1.9%) • Commercial: AED 10.6 million (2.3%) Ready transactions were heavily concentrated in flats, which accounted for more than four-fifths of the segment’s value, reflecting continued liquidity in Dubai’s completed apartment market. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook The day’s trading reinforces the continued dominance of off-plan activity in Dubai’s real estate market, with new-build and future-delivery assets accounting for two-thirds of total value. Ready homes still provided a solid AED456.5 million base, but the sharper concentration in flats suggests end-user and investor demand …

April 28, 2026
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Dubai Real Estate Weekly Market Analysis 27-Apr-2026

The Market Showed Strong Rebound With 20% Value Increase Over Last Week Total trading reached AED 10.27 billion in Week 17, up from AED 8.55 billion last week, representing a 20.0% weekly increase. The number of transactions also rose from 4,506 to 4,650, an increase of 144 transactions, or 3.2%. Off-plan activity remained the main driver, accounting for AED 7.14 billion, or 69.5% of total ex-land transaction value, while ready properties contributed AED 3.13 billion, or 30.5%. Separately, land transactions reached AED 6.62 billion, highlighting another major layer of market liquidity outside the ex-land property total. Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flat 4,720.4 2,059.4 Villa 1,399.6 558.4 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 70.3 107.9 Commercials 946.8 404.0 Total 7,137.0 3,129.6 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 7.14 billion Share of Weekly Total: 69.5% Sub-category Value (AED millions) % of Off-Plan Flat 4,720.4 66.1% Villa 1,399.6 19.6% Hotel Apt. & Rooms 70.3 1.0% Commercials 946.8 13.3% Off-plan demand was led by flats, which remained the largest component of the segment at AED 4.72 billion. The notable shift this week was the strength in off-plan villas, which reached AED 1.40 billion, supported by major activity in Saih Shuaib 1, where the sale of 137 villas in Lunaya community pushed the area into second place among off-plan locations. Transaction type analysis also shows that off-plan remains overwhelmingly sales-driven. Sales accounted for AED 6.93 billion, or 97.1% of off-plan value, while gifts contributed AED 202.3 million, or 2.8%. Mortgages were minimal at AED 2.7 million, representing less than 0.1% of the off-plan segment. Top Performing Off-Plan Areas Area Value (AED millions) % of Off-Plan Dubai Islands 1,252.2 17.5% Saih Shuaib 1 1,077.9 15.1% Business Bay 656.7 9.2% Madinat Al Mataar 323.5 4.5% Jabal Ali First 242.8 3.4% The top 10 off-plan areas generated AED 4.50 billion, equal to 63.0% of total off-plan value. Dubai Islands led the segment with AED 1.25 billion, followed by Saih Shuaib 1 at AED 1.08 billion, reflecting the impact of the Lunaya villa transactions. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED 3.13 billion Share of Weekly Total: 30.5% Sub-category Value (AED millions) % of Ready Flat 2,059.4 65.8% Villa 558.4 17.8% Hotel Apt. & Rooms 107.9 3.4% Commercials 404.0 12.9% Ready activity was also led by flats, which contributed AED 2.06 billion, or 65.8% of the ready segment. Villas followed with AED 558.4 million, while commercial properties added a sizeable AED 404.0 million, keeping the ready market broad-based across both residential and income-generating assets. The transaction type mix in the ready market was more balanced than off-plan. Sales accounted for AED 1.47 billion, or 47.1% of ready value, while mortgages reached AED 1.37 billion, or 43.8%. Gifts contributed AED 283.6 million, or 9.1%. This indicates that ready transactions continue to reflect both end-user sales and refinancing or lending-backed activity. Top Performing Ready Areas Area Value (AED millions) % of Ready Business Bay 333.3 10.6% Barsha Heights 265.0 8.5% City Walk 195.9 6.3% Burj Khalifa 178.4 5.7% Jumeirah Village Circle 152.3 4.9% The top 10 ready areas accounted for AED 1.61 billion, or 51.5% of ready property value. Business Bay ranked first with AED 333.3 million, followed by Barsha Heights at AED 265.0 million and City Walk at AED 195.9 million. Transaction Type Analysis Transaction Type Off-Plan Ready Total Gifts AED 202.3 million AED 283.6 million AED 485.9 million Mortgage AED 2.7 million AED 1.37 billion AED 1.37 billion Sales AED 6.93 billion AED 1.47 billion AED 8.41 billion Across the ex-land market, sales dominated with AED 8.41 billion, representing 81.9% of total transaction value. Mortgages accounted for AED 1.37 billion, or 13.4%, almost entirely concentrated in the ready market. Gifts made up AED 485.9 million, or 4.7%. On the micro level The highest off-plan flat transaction was recorded at The Residences at the Dubai Beach Edition at AED 117.7 million, while the highest off-plan villa transaction was at Terra Golf Collection for AED 21.1 million. In the ready segment, the highest flat transaction was in City Walk at AED 26.0 million, while the highest villa transaction was in MBR District 1 at AED 50.0 million. Weekly Comparison Metric Last Week This Week Change Total Value AED 8.55 billion AED 10.27 billion +20.0% Transactions 4,506 4,650 +3.2% Average Transaction Value AED 1.90 million AED 2.21 million +16.3% Market Insights & Outlook Week 17 delivered a clear rebound in Dubai’s ex-land property market, with total value rising faster than transaction count. This suggests the increase was not just volume-led, but also supported by larger-ticket deals and stronger average transaction values. Off plan continued to define the market, contributing nearly 70% of total ex-land value, with Dubai Islands, Saih Shuaib 1, and Business Bay driving much of the segment’s performance. The ready market remained healthy as well, supported by strong flat sales, sizeable mortgage activity, and continued liquidity in established locations such as Business Bay, Barsha Heights, City Walk, and Burj Khalifa. Overall, the week points to a market where off-plan remains the primary growth engine, but ready assets continue to provide depth, financing activity, and high-value liquidity across Dubai’s mature communities. Data Source: Dubai Land Department Only freehold transactions are included

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