In Jeddah, super-regional malls posted an 8.3 percent vacancy rate, while regional and community malls faced higher levels of 23.5 percent and 20.9 percent
Real Estate
Real Estate
REEF Developments to eliminate down payment for salaried UAE residents
The company launches a CSR initiative, titled ‘The -20 By REEF’, aiming to make home ownership more accessible
UAE real estate
UAE real estate tax rules explained
UAE allows 4 per cent tax depreciation on investment properties from 2025, boosting real estate businesses under new corporate tax rules
Dubai Islands
Dubai Islands sales hit $953m in May as investors flock to waterfront projects
Dubai Islands sales surged to $953m in May 2025 as new projects, prime location, and Dubai’s 2040 vision boost investor demand
Dubai Land Department
Dubai real estate sector recorded $4.6bn of transactions last week, including $26m Burj Khalifa office
The Dubai real estate sector saw $4.5bn of transactions and 4,146 sales last week
dubai malls
New UAE tax rules; Dubai real estate record; 100 best places to work; Oman launches Golden Visa – 10 things you missed this week
From record Dubai real estate sales to new UAE tax rules, Oman’s Golden Residency and Saudi retail growth—this week’s must-read headlines
Marjan
Ras Al Khaimah real estate transactions soar 118% to $4.1bn
Ras Al Khaimah real estate surges to $4.1bn in 2024 as RAK Central emerges as a prime investment hub with strong growth potential
Mortgage
Oman real estate boost: Sohar International launches housing finance with $649k loans
Sohar International launches housing finance in Oman with loans up to $649,000, supporting investors and Vision 2040 growth goals
Emiratis
UAE boosts family stability with $564m in housing approvals
UAE approves $564m in new housing support for citizens in 2025, reinforcing family stability and long-term national priorities
qatar real estate
Qatar real estate trading reaches $80.1m in weekly sale
Qatar real estate sales hit $80.1m in late August 2025, led by deals in Doha, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah and Lusail
Dubai real estate
Dubai property market hits $13.8bn in August as off-plan sales jump 25 per cent
Dubai property sales hit AED50.7bn ($13.8bn) in August 2025 as off-plan deals surged 25 per cent, led by Business Bay and emerging communities
Dubai real estate
Dubai real estate breaks records with $13.9bn sales and surging rents
Dubai property sales hit $13.9bn in August 2025 with record mortgages, rising rents and 18,678 transactions driving market growth
Abu Dhabi
Dubai tops global real estate rankings for executive nomads as quality of life drives choices
Dubai and Abu Dhabi were praised for combining tax efficiency, lifestyle, safety, and ease of doing business with year-round sunshine and access to top-tier schools and healthcare in Savills’ latest report
Amali properties
Dubai’s World Islands show signs of revival as new capital pours in, projects advance
UNHWIs from Europe, Asia and the Gulf are driving activity on Dubai’s artificial archipelago after a 15-year hiatus
Majid Al Futtaim
Majid Al Futtaim reports $4.7bn H1 2025 revenue as profit jumps 23%
Majid Al Futtaim posted $4.7bn in H1 2025 revenue, with profit up 23 per cent as digital growth, real estate demand, and new investments drive momentum
branded real estate
Saudi real estate: Chedi launches branded residences in Diriyah with 20 exclusive villas
Chedi Hospitality unveils branded villas in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia
Dubai real estate
Dubai real estate: Palm Jumeirah villa sold for $44m, second-highest price per sq ft in 2025
Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty sells a Palm Jumeirah villa for AED 161m ($43.8m), the year’s most expensive secondary villa and second-highest per sq ft price