May 2025

Off-plan property sales surge 47% year-on-year in April

Dubai's real estate market experienced a significant boost in April 2025, with off-plan property sales increasing by 47% compared to the same month the previous year. This surge contributed to a total transaction value of AED 46 billion for the month, marking a 77% year-on-year rise and a 23% increase from March. Off-plan transactions were a major driver of this growth, accounting for 59% of all real...

What Dubai land prices are signaling to luxury home investors

There has been notable activity at the top end of global housing markets. While record-breaking property valuations often make headlines, similar enthusiasm is rarely seen when those same properties sell at significant discounts. Take, for instance, a property on New York’s ‘Billionaire’s Row’ that sold for $48 million—well below its pre-Trump tariff-era asking price of $70 million....

Dubai office market to expand by 415,000 square metres through 2026

Dubai's office real estate sector is poised for significant growth, with an anticipated addition of 415,000 square metres of office space by the end of 2026. This expansion will elevate the city's total office inventory to approximately 9.7 million square metres, up from the current 6.26 million, according to a report by Cavendish Maxwell. Key Developments 2025: An estimated 185,000 square metres of...

Dubai reports rise in multi-year tenancy contracts as rents increase

Dubai is witnessing a rise in multi-year rental agreements as more tenants plan to remain in the city long-term and aim to secure favourable lease conditions, according to a new study. “Tenants appreciate the ability to fix their rent, which helps with financial planning, while landlords enjoy reduced turnover and fewer vacancy periods,” said Rupert Simmons, leasing director at real estate firm...

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