Dubai, UAE -- The total value of rental contracts registered in Ajman reached approximately AED2.91 billion during the first half of 2026, across 73,472 contracts, the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department said on Monday. The figures reflected sustained activity in the emirate and its growing appeal as a destination for...

The the UAE Economic Graph Report 2026 by LinkedIn and the Ministry of Foreign Trade says real estate led hiring growth, while the UAE ranked highly for FinTech skills, AI talent attraction and net migration.

Dubai, UAE -- Real estate transactions in Sharjah rose 61.8 percent in July from the previous month to AED7 billion ($1.91 billion), reflecting sustained investor demand amid infrastructure development and new projects across the emirate. The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department said on Thursday the emirate recorded 9,376 transactions during...

Dubai, UAE -- UAE investors accounted for more than half of Sharjah's real estate trading value in the first half of 2026, investing AED14.9 billion and representing 50.6 percent of the emirate's total property transactions by value, according to official data released on Monday. A statistical report by the Sharjah...

Data released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) showed total real estate transactions reached $31.9 billion in the first six months of the year, up 112 percent from a year earlier.

Dubai, UAE -- Sharjah's real estate transactions rose 9.3 percent year on year to about AED29.5 billion ($8.03 billion) in the first half of 2026, as the emirate recorded stronger trading activity and attracted investors from 121 nationalities. The Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department said it completed 59,460 transactions during...

Dubai, UAE -- Real estate transactions in Ajman totalled more than 10.8 billion dirhams ($2.94 billion) in the first half of 2026, supported by strong trading activity and continued investor demand, the emirate's Land and Real Estate Regulation Department said on Tuesday. The department recorded 6,815 real estate transactions during...

The UAE real estate market entered a more measured and mature phase in the first quarter of 2026 after the rapid expansion seen in 2025, according to a market report released by Colliers. The report said the market continues to be supported by strong fundamentals and ongoing infrastructure investment, while...

In Dubai, the Dubai Land Department reported 718,160 real estate transactions, including 60,303 disposals, up 6% from a year earlier. The total value of transactions rose 31% to about $68.6 billion (AED252 billion).

Dubai, UAE -- Dubai’s real estate transactions rose 31 percent year-on-year to 252 billion dirhams ($68.6 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, with volumes increasing 6 percent, official data showed, underscoring sustained investor confidence. Figures from the Dubai Land Department showed 718,160 real estate procedures were recorded during the...

Dubai, UAE -- The UAE’s real estate sector extended its upward trajectory in March, with robust project launches, steady construction activity and record-setting transactions reinforcing its position as a global investment hub. The momentum builds on a strong 2025 performance, when Dubai recorded one of its busiest years on record,...

Apartments dominated the sales market, accounting for 66% of transactions, reflecting strong developer activity in the segment

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded transactions worth a record AED 142 billion ($38.7 billion) in 2025, marking a 44 percent increase in value and a 52 percent rise in transaction volume compared with 2024, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) has said. According to...

Dubai faces substantial supply headwinds that may absorb currency-driven demand without triggering significant price gains. Approximately 45,000-50,000 new residential units are expected in 2025-2026, with vacancy rates elevated in older secondary locations, he adds.

Ajman, UAE -- Real estate transactions in Ajman reached AED 2.97 billion in September, achieving a remarkable growth of 53 percent compared to the same period in 2024, according to real estate report issued by the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation. Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of...

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Ajman, UAE -- Real estate transactions valued at AED 1.48 billion ($381 million) were recorded in Ajman in July 2025. Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation in Ajman, confirmed that the month of July witnessed 220 real estate valuation transactions, with...

Human Health and Social Work activities registered the highest growth rate, rising 26 percent compared to the same period last year.

Hong Kong, China -- Embattled property giant China Evergrande Group said Tuesday it will delist from Hong Kong Stock Exchange as a heavier-than-expected debt burden weighed on its liquidation process. The Hong Kong bourse's listing committee decided to cancel Evergrande's listing as it had failed to meet a July deadline...

Dubai, UAE -- Dubai’s real estate market recorded 4,049 new activities in the first half of this year, reflecting the emirate’s growing appeal as a leading investment destination. This growth has been enabled by an advanced regulatory framework that promotes the smooth conduct of real estate activities and strengthens market...

Since the overthrow of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December, Syria's new authorities have worked to attract investment for the reconstruction of infrastructure destroyed in the country's devastating civil war.

Dubai, UAE -- The first half of 2025 saw the completion of 24 real estate projects valued at AED 4.5 billion ($1.22 billion), according to data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD). This momentum is part of a wider growth trajectory, with 726 projects currently under construction across the emirate,...

The number of new investors in the market reached 59,075, with investments totaling $42.74 billion, a 22 percent increase in the number of investors and a 40 percent growth in investment value.

Ajman, UAE -- The real estate sector in the Emirate of Ajman recorded real estate transactions worth AED 12.4 billion ($3.37 billion), marking a record growth of 37 percent compared to the same period last year. Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Department of Land and Real...

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Sharjah, UAE --  Sharjah's real-estate market during May 2025 recorded a total of 8,415 transactions worth AED 5.5 billion.  Of these, 1,574 were sales transactions, accounting for 18.7% of the total, a clear indicator of increasing demand for real estate. The total traded area of sales transactions reached 13.2 million...

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Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Real estate transactions across five emirates in the UAE surged to over AED 239 billion ($65 billion) in the first quarter of 2025, underpinned by investor confidence, flexible regulations, and expanding project pipelines, official data showed. More than 94,719 sales, purchase, and mortgage deals were recorded...

Ajman, UAE --  Real estate transactions in Ajman reached AED 2.06 billion ($560 million) in March 2025, marking a significant increase of over 41 percent compared to the same period in 2024. Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director-General of the Ajman's Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation, said the...

From an institutional investor-based viewpoint, it is becoming of interest more now than it ever has been. And that's a credit to what they've been able to build from a critical mass point of view, said French.

The GCC luxury market segment has experienced significant growth, driven by an increase in the number of high-net-worth individuals. Accommodating them requires new thinking. Michael Belton, CEO of MERED, explains.

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi reached AED17.24 billion ($4.69 billion) in the first two months of 2025, with over 5,000 transactions, reflecting the sector's strong activity. According to the "DARI" platform of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, real estate sales transactions...

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded AED10.6 billion in transactions in January, totaling 2,514 property deals. According to DARI real estate platform of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, sales transactions totaled AED6.5 billion across 1,730 deals. Meanwhile, mortgage transactions from the beginning...

Dubai, UAE -- Dubai’s real estate sector recorded a total of 2.78 million procedures in 2024, the highest in its history, with a combined value of AED 761 billion ($207.19 billion). The record number of procedures, which include both real estate transactions and rental agreements, represent a 17 percent increase...

Doha, Qatar -- Real estate sales contracts worth 251.25 million qatari riyals were registered with the emirate's Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice during the period from Dec. 29- Jan 2. During the same period, the total sales contracts for the real estate bulletin for residential units...

Dubai’s real estate market has had a record-breaking year, with new milestones being set throughout 2024, culminated in an all-time peak of 180,900 transactions worth AED 522.1 billion (US$145 billion)

Dubai, UAE -- Dubai’s real estate market recorded 180,900 transactions worth AED 522.1 ($142.1 billion) in 2024, a market report said. The report by fäm Properties said 2024 saw big leaps of 36 percent and 27 percent respectively on the previous high of 133,100 sales worth AED 411.1 billion in...

In the world of real estate, luxury is traditionally linked to opulent homes and lavish design. But luxury in the Saudi market is something deeper and more meaningful than any individual property. It is about a holistic approach that transcends physical spaces. Luxu Such a vision, therefore, aligns perfectly with the...

The Kingdom’s tourism and entertainment investments, including a new star rating system, support growth in hospitality, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global leisure destination by 2030.

While some sectors have largely regained their strength -- including tourism and the auto industry -- others are struggling, particularly real estate, a key growth driver. The non-manufacturing PMI, which includes services, was in positive territory in August at 50.3 points compared with 50.2 a month earlier.

Dubai, UAE - Dubai's real estate market reached a new peak in July, with sales hitting an all-time high of AED50.1 billion ($13.6 billion). Although the market continued to grow, the year-on-year increase slowed to 33% from 53% in June, reflecting a high base effect from the same period in...

Dubai, UAE -- One hundred and five homes priced in excess of US$10 million were sold in Dubai during the first three months of the year, up 19 percent on Q1 2023, according to the latest analysis from global property consultant, Knight Frank. The total value of luxury homes sold...

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Abu Dhabi, UAE -- The value of real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi reached AED 15.9 billion ($4.32 billion) during the first quarter of 2024 (Q1 2024), recording 5,127 sales and mortgage transactions on various types of real estate units. According to data from the DARI platform of the Department...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- ROSHN Group has launched ALMANAR, its fifth integrated mixed-use community and its first venture in Makkah, the group said in a press release.The first phase of ALMANAR, the release said, will provide 4,149 residential units that will house over 17,000 people on a footprint of 2.5...

Dubai, UAE -- The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has embarked on the first phase of a series of strategic partnerships with nine leading developers, aimed at bolstering the "Dubai Real Estate Programme." DLD said the initiative underscores its commitment to cultivating a skilled citizenry proficient in professional ethics and principles,...

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- Real estate deals worth AED 87.1 billion ($23.71 billion) were recorded in Abu Dhabi during 2023, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), a dedicated affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT). The value of buying and selling activities surged by 159.5...

Abu Dhabi, UAE -- A three-bedroom penthouse at Nobu Residences on Saadiyat Island was sold for a record AED137 million ($37.30 million) by real estate developer Aldar. Aldar said the sale represents the highest price per square meter achieved in the emirate, at more than AED96,000 per sqm. The record...

AJMAN, UAE – Director-General of Ajman’s Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation Eng. Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi said that there were 129 real estate valuation transactions in the emirate in February, valued at around US$195 million (AED718 million). He highlighted the ongoing momentum in Ajman's real estate market,...

DOHA, QATAR – The volume of real estate trading in sale contracts registered with the Real Estate Registration Department at the Ministry of Justice in February in the country amounted to US$382 million (QR 1,391,961,588). The data of the real estate analytical bulletin issued by the Ministry of Justice revealed...