Market analysis and buying guides written by our CEO. Market data comes from the Dubai Land Department and the research houses, Knight Frank, Cavendish Maxwell, Savills, CBRE and ValuStrat; legal points cite the laws and official portals; news comes from Gulf News, Khaleej Times and The National.
DLD data via Khaleej Times: AED 286.4bn in H1 2026 sales across 86,000 deals, off-plan about two-thirds of deals, and Dubai's population past 4.74 million.
Gulf News and The National report Aldar's Dh100bn Marsa Al Saadiyat launch on 22 July 2026, with first sales in H2 2026. What it means for Abu Dhabi buyers.
Nakheel confirms Palm Jebel Ali villas begin phased handover in late 2026, with 544 villas under way on Fronds A to F and 728 in finishing. What to weigh.
DLD data shows Q1 2026 transactions of AED 252bn, up 31%. Cavendish Maxwell adds the detail: 73% off-plan, AED 1,683 per sq ft, completions behind schedule.
Al Marjan Island prices are up 21% year on year as Wynn Al Marjan nears its 2027 opening, per Khaleej Times. What RAK buyers should weigh before committing.
Yes. Non-residents of any nationality can own freehold in Dubai's designated areas under Law No. 7 of 2006. What freehold means, where, and the process.
Khaleej Times and Savills data on Dubai gross yields versus London, New York and Singapore, why the gap exists, and the districts yielding 7% to 9%.
The 10-year investor Golden Visa: AED 2M property threshold, combining units, off-plan and mortgages, family sponsorship. Sourced from u.ae and the DLD.
The 4% DLD transfer fee, trustee fee, 2% commission and the smaller charges, with a worked AED 2M example. Budget about 6% on top of the price.
Knight Frank's Q3 2025 review: Dubai values up 2.5% in the quarter, 10% in a year, AED 310bn transacted. What the two-speed market means for buyers.
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