January 2026 started with a different kind of conversation in the property world. Instead of record-breaking price jumps, UAE real estate news this month focused on balance, choice, and what comes next. According to analyst notes and official statements, the market is not slowing because of weakness, but because it is adjusting after several very […]
A private developer is set to redevelop Dubai’s former ‘Big Ben’ tower after acquiring the building from the Commercial Bank of Dubai for around $120 million. The 70-storey structure, now renamed AHS Tower, is scheduled to reopen in the first quarter of 2027. Initially intended as a leasehold office asset, the project shifted to off-plan […]
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has achieved remarkable results across its real estate portfolio, with 96.4% of units sold and total sales surpassing Dh5.8 billion. The milestone reflects strong investor confidence in Sharjah’s property market and underscores Shurooq’s role as a key driver of the emirate’s non-oil economy. Among the top-performing developments, Maryam […]
Dubai’s residential rental market is expected to grow by up to 6 per cent in 2026, driven by the city’s expanding population, which exceeded 4 million in 2025. While overall increases will be slower than in previous years due to new housing supply, high-demand areas with limited availability are likely to experience the sharpest rises. […]
Ajman, UAE – Tiger Properties, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, has officially launched its ambitious new project, Tiger Downtown Ajman, in the Al Aaliya area. Backed by a $10 billion investment, the development marks the company’s first major entry into the Ajman market, expanding its proven presence across Sharjah, Dubai, and Abu […]
According to Sharjah Municipality, Wednesday, 31 December, is the final deadline to benefit from the 50 per cent discount on the fees for attesting rental contracts that were registered late. Based on a statement issued by Sharjah Municipality, the discount is applied to rental contracts that expired before 19 September 2024. In the statement, tenants […]
Dubai-based TECOM Group has announced plans to invest $167.5 million (AED 615 million) to launch Phase 4 of the Innovation Hub at Dubai Internet City. The group stated that the investment aims to address the rising demand for Grade-A office space from global technology firms and multinational companies. According to a statement issued by the […]
The upward trend in Dubai’s luxury real estate market has been cited as a key reason behind increased investment activity in the sector. As a result, ALA Developments has officially announced plans to invest AED 1 billion in the market. This decision indicates that investor confidence in the economic stability of the UAE is continuing […]
BNW Developments has unveiled plans to launch real estate projects worth Dh20 billion across the UAE in 2026, with a strong focus on the rapidly growing Ras Al Khaimah property market. The developer is set to introduce a series of ultra-luxury, branded developments, including a five-star hotel project, as part of its upcoming pipeline. In […]
ValuStrat has reported that the average value of freehold villas in Dubai is now 206 per cent higher than post-pandemic levels, standing 86 per cent above the 2014 market peak. ValuStrat added that the data indicate the Dubai real estate market has been rebounded and entered a new phase, resulting in a structural shift in […]
Equitativa (Dubai) Limited reported that strong financial results were posted by Emirates REIT during the first nine months of 2025. Total property income was increased by 22% year-on-year to $60 million. Portfolio occupancy was raised to 94%, reflecting steady tenant demand. At the same time, net finance costs were reduced by 57% due to lower […]