2026

75+ years of combined experience across global enterprise, finance, engineering, & design In a nation known for its bold skylines and rapid transformation, Karma Developers has chosen a path guided not only by ambition, but by intention. At its core, the company believes that real estate is not merely about square footage — it is about shaping environments where families gather, traditions...

This value was achieved through 1,501 real estate transactions on the day The Dubai real estate market recorded the highest single-day real estate transaction value in its history on January 26 of AED15.6 billion ($4.25 billion), data released by the Dubai Land Department said. This value was achieved through 1,501 real estate transactions on the day, highlighting strong demand and deep market...

How record transaction volumes, PropTech adoption, and digital assets are reshaping Dubai’s real estate market The tech-driven shift in Dubai real estate The Dubai Land Department is leading efforts to integrate advanced technology into the property market. Its PropTech Hub, launched as part of a broader digital transformation strategy, is designed to attract 200 startups, create over 3,000...

Approximately 110,500 residential units are projected for delivery in 2026, though historical completion rates suggest actual deliveries may range between 33,000 and 50,000 units Dubai’s residential real estate market concluded 2025 with record-breaking figures, as transaction volumes surpassed 200,000 and total values reached AED541.5 billion. Both off-plan and ready property segments...

Beyond the sale price: Every Dubai homeowner must budget for this monthly fee Dubai: Once you complete the purchase of a property in Dubai and ownership is officially transferred, there’s an additional cost to consider: service charges. These fees are essential for maintaining the property and its shared facilities. What are service charges? Service charges are recurring fees that...

Quoting Dubai Land Department data, Badar Rashid AlBlooshi, Chairman of Arabian Gulf Properties, said the emirate recorded over 1,501 real estate transactions on that date. The data revealed sales alone reached Dh11.4 billion, covering land, residential units, and buildings, in addition to mortgages and gifts of significant value. This reflects broad-based activity across multiple real estate...

Property Monitor data revealed that a total of 648 projects were launched during the year, collectively bringing over 167,000 units to the market in 2025. Property Monitor data revealed that a total of 648 projects were launched during the year, collectively bringing over 167,000 units to the market in 2025. “The wave of new supply expected from 2026 onwards will give tenants something...

Secondary market trading to begin on February 20 under regulated framework Dubai: Dubai has moved closer to integrating digital assets into its property market after the Dubai Land Department announced the launch of Phase II of its Real Estate Tokenisation Project. The new phase enables resale activity in the secondary market, starting 20 February, marking a shift from pilot testing to operational...

With developer economics becoming increasingly challenging, we can expect fewer launches in 2026, and this will be the year when land prices adjust downward to restore project viability, or off-plan prices rise. Overall, the market remains strong. Dubai currently has close to one million freehold ready homes, most of which are occupied and changing hands in a stable market. If there were a...

Dubai land prices may need to adjust or off-plan values rise in 2026 as developers face tight margins, slow sales and fewer project launches Dubai’s real estate sector is entering a more challenging phase as rising land prices begin to pressure developer margins, even as demand across residential and mixed-use segments remains strong. After several years of rapid growth, the market is showing...