A key driver behind this shift is the massive $124 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer expected by 2048. Dubai is poised to emerge as one of the biggest beneficiaries of a historic global wealth transfer, as a new report from Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) reveals how demographic shifts, market volatility and new investment priorities are transforming where and how the world’s...

Tenancy contracts and property sales surge, signalling strong housing demand Dubai: Dubai’s rental sector recorded solid growth through 2025. According to the data released by the Dubai Land Department, registered tenancy contracts rose 6% in volume and 17% in value compared with the previous year, reaching 1.38 million contracts worth Dh126.4 billion. The increase points to strong...

The milestone comes after Dubai added nearly 18,000 new residents in a single month by the end of August 2025, This demographic expansion is translating directly into housing demand across both rental and ownership segments, pushing transaction volumes and values to record highs.  According to Dubai Land Department data, the emirate closed 2025 with more than Dh680 billion in...

Dubai is expected to account for the majority of this pipeline, with apartment-led mixed-use communities continuing to dominate new launches. Dubai: The UAE is set to add around 390,000 new homes by 2030, marking one of the largest residential expansion cycles in recent years, according to a new industry report. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques &...

Dubai’s total residential inventory stood at roughly 935,000 units by end-2025, with about 46,700 homes delivered during the year.. Photo: File photo Research by eXp Dubai based on Google Trends data shows search interest for “real estate agency” jumped 115 per cent between July 2025 and January 2026 compared with the previous six-month period, pointing to a sharp increase in potential...

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...