Real Estate

Sharjah approves AED335 million in housing grants for 431 Emirati families

In H1 2025, the UAE Cabinet approved housing decisions for 1,838 citizens, with a total value of AED1.2 billion under the Sheikh Zayed Housing Program

Dubai real estate: Growing villa demand pushes residential sales to new heights in H1 2025

Villa sales climbed from AED71.6 billion in value to AED118.5 billion over the first six months last year

Dubai issues new law regulating contracting activities to enhance oversight, compliance, and transparency

Contractors must comply with new rules or face penalties ranging from AED1,000 to AED100,000

Qatar’s real estate market hits $461.5 million with 372 transactions in June

Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Dhayen led the municipalities in financial transaction activity

Dubai real estate: Ultra-prime homes represent 4 percent of market volume in 2025

Notable deals in H1 2025 included a record-breaking AED 425 million sale in Emirates Hills and an AED 300 million beachfront villa on The Palm Jumeirah

Investor confidence fuels 38 percent rise in Dubai residential sales in H1 2025

Average monthly villa transactions rose from 2,189 in H1 2024 to 3,402 this year

Dubai’s half-year real estate sales hit $88.76 billion as population growth fuels housing demand

The influx of nearly 90,000 new residents in the first quarter added pressure to an already supply-constrained housing market

Dubai rental market stabilizes as demand for affordable, luxury options grows with over 72,000 new units expected: Report

Strong demand for monthly and daily rentals drives growth in lifestyle-centric and centrally located areas 

UAE real estate: Record-breaking $631.6 million in transactions with 1,607 deals in Ajman for June 2025

June's activity reflected a notable increase in demand for various types of real estate in Ajman

Dubai’s real estate market matures as off-plan appetite grows, investment yields rise in H1 2025

Affordable apartments in International City, DIP, and Discovery Gardens yielded between 9 percent and 11 percent

Saudi Arabia approves new law for foreign property ownership in designated zones starting 2026

The law permits non-Saudis to own property in designated zones, notably in Riyadh and Jeddah.

Sheikh Hamdan appoints new CEOs at the Dubai Land Department

Majid Saqr Abdullah Al Marri has been appointed as the CEO of the Real Estate Registration Sector

5 trends driving Abu Dhabi’s real estate boom: Disneyland, air taxis and major developments

Average prices per square foot have risen between 10-35 percent year-on-year, while off-plan sales have also risen a similar level

Dubai real estate: Apartment prices rise 19.1 percent in June 2025

Oqood registrations for off-plan homes in Dubai declined 8 percent monthly but were 60.1 percent higher annually

Dubai real estate: $10 million+ home market breaks records with $2.6 billion sales in Q2 2025

Palm Jumeirah was once again the leading location for $10 million+ sales, with 28 properties changing hands

Saudi Arabia’s construction output hits $148 billion in 2024, forecasted to reach $191 billion by 2029

Vision 2030 drives $215.4 billion in construction contracts across the Kingdom

Dubai Land Department partners with Crypto.com to explore blockchain for virtual real estate investment

The MoC follows plans to enable digital currency payments for government fees, enhancing public services integration 

Dubai real estate hits record high in Q2 2025 with AED 184.3 billion in sales transactions

Performance reinforces Dubai’s reputation as one of the world’s most attractive and resilient property markets

DIFC, DLD launch Dubai PropTech Hub to generate 3,000 jobs and attract $300 million in investment

The Dubai PropTech Hub will support more than 200 start-ups and scale-ups in the region

Dubai real estate: Luxury deals rise 93 percent this year as 13,000 new millionaires move to UAE

The number of AED10 million+ property transactions nearly doubled, up 93.2 percent from 1,607 in 2024 to 3,105 in 2025

Dubai real estate hits $70.8 billion in H1 2025 with 46 percent growth in secondary sales: Report

Villa and townhouse sales transaction value increased by 55 percent, indicating strong family home demand 

Cityscape Global returns to Riyadh in November 2025, set to draw over $5 trillion in capital with 450+ exhibitors

Under the theme “The Future of Urban Living,” the event is sponsored by MOMAH and REGA, organized by Tahaluf

Dubai’s RTA, DLD partner to advance integration between smart mobility and real estate

Agreement supports the reengineering of customer services by leveraging advanced technologies and enabling seamless data integration

Dubai launches new initiative to support first-time homeownership for Emiratis and expats

The program offers priority access to new launches, preferential pricing and tailored mortgage solutions