What happened, and who moved.
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Qatar real estate transactions reached QR377.22m ($103.6m) from August 2-6, with sales across Doha, Lusail, The Pearl and other key locations
UAE commercial real estate occupiers are gaining greater negotiating power and flexibility in lease terms as workplace strategies evolve and businesses prioritize value.
The first quarterly reporting deadline under the new rules passed on August 7 but many property owners may not realise they are affected
Abu Dhabi's real estate market is experiencing growth driven by record transaction volumes and the arrival of international brands.
First-quarter sales hit a whopping $10.4 billion across the city.
Ras Al Khaimah real estate transactions reached $787m in H1 2026, including $369m of property sales and $316m of mortgages
Dubai property attracted $40.4bn in foreign investment in Q1 2026, up 26 per cent, as 29,312 new investors entered the booming real estate market
Qatar's amended property rental law takes effect September 3, cutting lease registration fees to $69 and changing rules for landlords and tenants
Dubai ready home sales jumped almost 20% in July to more than 3,400 properties worth AED9bn, reaching their highest monthly level since February
Dubai real estate sector saw $3.8bn of transactions and 3,206 sales last week, including luxury Jumeirah apartment
UAE developer ORA Developers announced the launch of Y Views, a boutique residential collection of luxury villas and mansions within BAYN, a 4.8 million sqm coastal masterplan development located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
A major residential development project worth $852 million is under active construction in Abu Dhabi.
Reem Mall in Abu Dhabi has engaged TGP International to oversee its food and beverage tenant strategy and operations.
Saudi Arabia wants to generate $85 billion a year from overseas investment in their real estate market by 2030.
Dubai office rents jumped by up to 31.5 per cent in Q2 2026 as low vacancies and strong demand drove UAE commercial property market growth, JLL says
Ajman recorded AED1.65bn ($449m) in real estate transactions across 1,517 deals in July, with Ajman Uptown leading the emirate's most-traded projects
Dubai recorded 320 home sales worth more than $10m in H1 2026, up 23 per cent year-on-year, with ultra-prime transactions reaching $6bn
Property owners in Abu Dhabi must apply for or renew occupancy certificates by 16 September 2026
The rules apply to landlords, property owners, real estate operators and other parties responsible for managing buildings across the emirate
Burtville's Ville 11 in Masdar City has begun unit handovers 14 months early, signalling strong momentum in Abu Dhabi's real estate sector
Meraas has awarded a contract for groundworks at Nourelle in Madinat Jumeirah Living, advancing the delivery of its latest premium Dubai residential project
Abu Dhabi home prices climbed 17.8 per cent in Q2 2026 as office rents surged 27.3 per cent and apartment demand continued to outpace villas
Dubai’s residential rental market remained resilient despite recent regional developments, supported by population growth, leasing demand and the emirate’s wider economic performance
Dubai's property market recorded $15.3bn of transactions in July, up 17 per cent from June, led by a $45.2m luxury apartment sale
Dubai real estate sector saw $3.2bn of transactions and 3,531 sales last week, including luxury Jumeirah apartment
Qatar real estate deals reached $205.6m from July 12 to 23, with sales recorded across Doha, Lusail, The Pearl and other key locations
Dubai recorded 12.3 million sq ft of industrial and logistics demand in H1 2026 as businesses adapted supply chains despite regional disruption
UAE consumers are shifting toward more pragmatic purchasing decisions, with demand rising for affordable used vehicles under Dh100,000 and mid-term rental properties of 29+ nights, reflecting changing attitudes toward value and flexibility.
Dubai residential property sales reached $23.6bn in 2026 as Emaar led luxury real estate and Azizi dominated affordable home sales
Burtville Developments has launched a premium residential development in Abu Dhabi's Masdar City, featuring a mix of one- to five-bedroom apartments and duplexes across 310,000 sq ft.
Aldar Properties announced the launch of its first residential community phase at a major mixed-use development on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
MGX and partners from Abu Dhabi have completed a major acquisition of a US-based data centre operator for $40 billion, marking a significant cross-border investment in digital infrastructure.
Aldar has launched Marsa Al Saadiyat, a AED100 billion waterfront development in Abu Dhabi featuring residential components across 6.4 million square meters of waterfront space.
Aldar Properties announced a major waterfront development project in Abu Dhabi valued at AED100 billion.
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company has secured majority financing to acquire a French tourism operator.
A consortium led by Abu Dhabi's MGX has acquired US data center developer Aligned Data Centers and committed $5 billion in growth capital to the company.
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre recorded $38.7 billion (AED142 billion) in transactions during 2025
The Aldar-Mubadala joint venture (established 2024) acquired The Link, a mixed-use development at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi spanning about 32,000 sqm across five fully-leased buildings, for Dh654 million ($178 million). Anchor tenants include Masdar and the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence; the property also includes residential accommodation and a multi-use hall. Seller not disclosed.
Kalba is taking waterfront living a step further: into the sea
Keyper, a UAE-based property technology platform, has closed an $11 million Series A funding round while serving over 4,000 landlords and managing properties valued at more than $6 billion.
Arada, a UAE-based developer, has launched a new property investment platform targeting $5 billion in assets.
Aldar acquired two built-to-suit logistics facilities in KEZAD -- Noon's UAE e-commerce fulfilment centre and an Emtelle fibre-optics factory, totalling 136,000+ sqm -- from AD Ports Group for Dh570 million ($155.2 million).