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Market insights
Buying with a mortgage in Dubai: what happens if you fall behind on payments
Thinking of financing a Dubai home? Here's how the law treats missed mortgage payments, how much notice a bank must give, and the one-time grace period buyers can ask for.
13 July 2026 · 4 min read
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Dubai's luxury market keeps breaking records: what's driving it
Record $10 million-plus sales, rising prime prices and a strong launch pipeline. We look at the numbers behind Dubai's high-end…
10 July 2026 · 4 min read
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Emaar brings its first five-star Vida hotel to Sharjah's Aljada
Vida Aljada will combine hotel rooms, suites and extended-stay residences in Sharjah's creative district. Here's why it matters…
9 July 2026 · 3 min read
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Two penthouses at Bugatti Residences sell for AED 270 million
Binghatti has sold two more penthouses at Bugatti Residences in Business Bay, another sign of global demand for Dubai's…
9 July 2026 · 2 min read
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Flexi Rent explained: paying your Dubai rent monthly
Dubai Land Department's Flexi Rent scheme lets eligible tenants pay monthly, quarterly or twice a year. Here's how it works and…
9 July 2026 · 3 min read
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Abu Dhabi's waterfront homes lead the UAE market
Limited supply, strong developer reputations and flexible payment plans are keeping Abu Dhabi's island communities among the UAE's…
9 July 2026 · 3 min read
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DAMAC tops out Harbour Lights in Dubai Maritime City
DAMAC's 52-storey Harbour Lights tower has reached its full height, with handover planned for 2027, and the developer says its…
9 July 2026 · 3 min read
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Dubai residential sales reach AED 221 billion in the first half of 2026
Almost 79,200 homes changed hands in H1 2026. Sales were below last year's record pace, but June bounced back strongly.
9 July 2026 · 2 min read
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Dubai's first half of 2026: record luxury sales, record rentals
296 homes sold for more than $10 million, rentals hit a monthly record, and Dubai South kept climbing. Our round-up of the key…
9 July 2026 · 5 min read
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Who's buying in Dubai in 2026, and what they're buying
Indian, British and Egyptian buyers lead Dubai's international demand, and one-bedroom apartments are the most-traded homes.…
9 July 2026 · 4 min read
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Why waterfront homes are top of UAE buyers' wish lists
New research finds most higher-income UAE residents are considering a move to the coast or a marina in the next few years, and…
7 July 2026 · 3 min read
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Renting in Dubai in 2026: where tenants can negotiate
New supply is giving tenants more choice in apartment-heavy areas, while villas and prime waterfront homes stay firm. Here's where…
7 July 2026 · 5 min read
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Dubai Real Estate Market Report: H1 2026 Performance
Dubai's property market continues its upward trajectory with record transaction volumes and sustained price growth across key…
1 July 2026 · 5 min read
Investment guide
Top 5 Areas for Real Estate Investment in Dubai 2026
Discover the most promising neighborhoods for real estate investment in Dubai, based on ROI potential, infrastructure development,…
20 June 2026 · 6 min read
Community news
New Launch: Dubai Hills Estate Phase 2 Now Available
The highly anticipated Phase 2 of Dubai Hills Estate is now open for sales, featuring new villa and townhouse collections with…
15 June 2026 · 3 min read
Market insights
Why Dubai Property Prices Are Set to Rise Through 2027
Three structural factors point to continued price growth in Dubai's real estate market over the next 18 months.
10 June 2026 · 4 min read