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9 updates
Dubai H1 2026: prices up, volumes cooler, buyers pickier
Dubai recorded AED 286.43bn of real estate deals in H1 2026 as prices rose ~6% but transaction value cooled. What a more selective market means for investors.
Key takeawayThe market is normalising, not falling — buyers are more selective, so disciplined investors face less competition and better terms on quality stock.AED 286.43BDubai H1 2026 real estate transactions+6% YoYAverage residential price (ANAROCK)Dh113.7BH1 sales, UAE's top 10 developersRead the analysis
Abu Dhabi Market Update9 August 2026Abu Dhabi Sales Doubled After the Disney Announcement
Abu Dhabi property transactions doubled year-on-year to AED 11.8bn over summer as the Disney theme park announcement lifted demand — with prices holding steady.
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Developer & Launch Commentary9 August 2026Emaar's $54.5bn Dubai Mega Project: What Investors Should Note
Emaar is preparing a Dhs200bn ($54.5bn) master-planned Dubai development for 150,000 residents. What the launch signals for off-plan investors — and the risks.
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Regulation & Policy Update9 August 2026Dubai's Golden Visa Gets a Dedicated Concierge at the Sales Centre
Dubai Holding Real Estate has launched an on-site Golden Visa facilitation service. What the residency-through-property route actually offers investors, and the caveats.
Read the updateAbu Dhabi Market Update8 August 2026Abu Dhabi Holds Firm as UAE Building Costs Jump 25%
Moody's finds UAE building material costs up 20-25% after supply chain disruption, yet Abu Dhabi and Sharjah are proving more resilient than Dubai. What it means for investors.
Read the updateData Breakdown27 July 2026Moody's: Building Costs Up 25% — Why Developer Quality Now Decides
Moody's says UAE building material costs rose up to 25% after supply-chain disruption. Why scale, and Abu Dhabi's domestic demand base, now matter more.
Read the updateMonthly Market Update27 July 2026Dubai Prices Cool for a Second Month as Rental Demand Hits a Record
Dubai residential prices eased again in June 2026 while rental activity hit an all-time high and H1 deals reached AED 225.7bn. What the softer pricing means for investors.
Read the updateMonthly Market Update13 July 2026Dubai's H1 2026: Record Rentals, Softer Sales, Firm Prices
Dubai closed H1 2026 with AED221.3bn in residential sales across 79,200 deals — down 14% YoY — while rental activity hit a record. What it means for investors.
Read the updateAbu Dhabi Market Update9 July 2026Why Abu Dhabi Is Holding While Dubai Off-Plan Cools
Moody's finds UAE building costs up 25% and Dubai off-plan values down 50% since February — while Abu Dhabi and Sharjah hold firmer on domestic demand.
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