The investor influx comes as Saudi Arabia implements sweeping reforms allowing foreign ownership of residential property for the first time
Real Estate
Mira Developments
UAE’s Mira Developments expands into Oman with Salalah real estate project
UAE developer invests in one million square footage land in the Dhofar Governorate
Ajman real estate market
Ajman real estate transactions surge 62.5% in July to $885m
Al Helio 1 tops Ajman real estate sales activity while mortgage deals hit $118m, highlighting strong investor confidence.
Dubai real estate
Dubai property sales passed $17.3bn in July as tax reforms fuel investor confidence
Property Finder reports 27 per cent YoY surge in Dubai property sales value and record off-plan activity as UAE aligns tax rules with global standards
Abu Dhabi real estate
Abu Dhabi real estate: Secondary property sales pass $555m in Q2 as price growth spreads across city with top areas seeing 47% price hikes
Reem Island, Al Reef, and Yas Island developments lead Abu Dhabi real estate gains as nearly all communities post double-digit growth
Dubai
Imran Farooq on building communities with Samana Developers
From resort-style living to climate-resilient design, the CEO of Samana Developers is redefining luxury with integrity, innovation and a deeply personal touch
Dubai
Dubai real estate: JVC, Meydan, Dubai Marina among top property choices for first-time buyers, experts say
First-time buyers are benefiting from reduced down payment requirements and developer-bank mortgage tie-ups
Dubai
Emaar’s H1 2025 property sales increase by 46% to reach $12.5bn
Revenue up by 38% to $5.4bn; EBITDA grows 30% to $2.8bn; Net profit before tax up 34% to $2.8bn; Backlog increases by 62% to $39.8bn
branded residence
Dubai’s Naïa Island to feature first Cheval Blanc resort and ultra‑luxury beachfront homes
A limited number of residences and estate plots with private beach access will also be released for sale
Dubai
Dubai rental market bucks summer lull as new families move in ahead of school year
New rental contracts up 12% since June, Allsopp & Allsopp says
commercial real estate
Dubai real estate: Ellington Properties announces first-ever commercial development in MBR City
Scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2028, the project will feature a variety of amenities and modern layouts.
Azizi Developments
Azizi Developments launches Azizi Abraham in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone
Azizi Abraham features a selection of studios, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments
Dubai
Dubai’s residential real estate sales values climb 36.4% to AED 262bn
Off-plan sales accounted for over 70 percent of transactions, though demand for ready homes is increasing, with 27,400 deals recorded
branded residence
Dubai’s off-plan branded residences dominate market as pipeline projects surge
Dubai now has a total of almost 48,500 branded residence units
branded residence
Dubai branded residences sector hit record $45 million sale
The 6-bedroom penthouse in Jumeirah Asora Bay was sold in May for AED 164 million, marking the highest-priced branded residence transaction in Dubai to date
Al Mal Capital REIT
Dubai’s Al Mal Capital REIT raises AED 210mn in oversubscribed public offering
This comes amid a broader uptick in investor interest in REITs across the region
branded residence
Dubai AED 10mn+ off-plan sales surge 240% as renovated villas, branded residences drive luxury market
Dubai is now the world’s most active branded residential market, with Savills forecasting it will account for 40% of all such developments across MEA region by 2031