Abu Dhabi recorded AED 9558 billion through 21,416 sales of homes during the first nine months of 2026; the value of real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi amounted to AED 17,557 billion during the first nine months of 2026; the residential supply in Abu Dhabi is 400,000 units, with another 17,000 units expected to be added by 2030; The total value of ongoing development projects exceeds AED 200 billion distributed over 600 projects.The International Real Estate and Investment Exhibition 2026 will return to ADNEC Abu Dhabi from 10 to 12 November 2016, bringing together leading real estate developers, investors, financial institutions, real estate professionals and home buyers, in one of the most prominent real estate sales exhibitions in the UAE.The announcement comes at a time when Abu…

Casagrand, one of India’s leading real estate developers with more than 22 years of delivery experience and over 180+ completed and ongoing projects, has appointed Jaseera Building Contracting LLC as the main contractor for Casagrand HERMINA, its debut development in the UAE. The agreement was formalised at a signing ceremony held at Casagrand’s Dubai office, attended by senior leadership from both companies. The appointment marks the next phase of construction at Casagrand HERMINA. With foundation works now complete and the main contractor formally onboarded, the project is progressing to schedule and is geared towards handover in Q2 2028. Luthfullah K, Director Dubai, Casagrand, said: “Bringing Jaseera Building Contracting on board as our main contractor is an…

Dubai recorded 31.2 thousand new residential leases during September 2026, in light of the high demand for renting residential properties, while the total leases registered through the Ejari system, including residential and commercial contracts, about 96 thousand contracts, an increase of 15.8% compared to August, a report issued by the real estate platform Property Finder Property Finder.According to a press release, Property Finder reported that Dubai recorded the highest monthly number of residential leases during the current year, including new and refurbished contracts, while the monthly growth rate of new residential contracts in September exceeded the rates recorded during the same month of 2024 and 2025, indicating that the increase in rental activity is not related to seasonal…

Investors’ nationalities in Dubai’s real estate varied during 2025, and South Asia topped their geographical areas of origin in terms of the number of investors and the value of their investments, followed by the Middle East, according to the annual report of the Dubai Real Estate Market, which displays their distribution by region without detailing the nationalities of a country.According to the data of the report issued by the Dubai Land Department, published by Al Bayan newspaper, the number of investors from South Asia reached about 52 thousand during 2025, compared to 41 thousand in 2024, a growth of 26.8%, while the value of their investments amounted to about 33.5 billion dollars (123 billion dirhams).The Middle East came next with about 30,000 investors, compared to…

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) reviewed the role of legislative and regulatory frameworks, transparency, real estate data and digital transformation in protecting the rights of investors and enhancing the attractiveness of the real estate market in the emirate, during its participation as a strategic government partner in the Rise 2026 Summit, which was held today, October 14, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.The session was held under the theme ‘Restoring Growth Momentum in Global Economies’, with more than 300 international institutional investors, representatives of sovereign wealth funds, government leaders, developers and decision-makers.During a panel discussion titled “From Vision to Value: Drawing the Future of Dubai’s Real Estate Sector,” Majid…

The Zabeel District – Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC Zabeel District) project will feature more than 4,000 residential units and, upon completion, will have a workforce of more than 125,000 employees, according to His Excellency Issa Kazim, Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre. The estimated development value of the project is more than $27.2 billion (100 billion dirhams).During the session, the most prestigious financial neighborhood in the world within the Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum, Kazim said that the project will double the capabilities of the Dubai International Financial Centre and accommodate more than 42 thousand companies when completed. It extends over an area of 7.1 million square feet, with a total floor area of 17.7 million square…

In September 2026, Dubai recorded the highest level of residential leases since the beginning of the year, in a sign of continued strong demand in the real estate market, in conjunction with a significant rise in mortgage activity and increased interest of buyers, especially villas and townhouses.Total leases registered through the Ejari system, which includes residential and commercial contracts, amounted to about 96,000 contracts in September, an increase of 15.8% compared to August, according to data from Property Finder.31.2 thousand new residential leaseThe number of new residential leases, with the exception of renewed contracts, amounted to about 31.2 thousand contracts, recording a monthly increase that exceeds the rates witnessed in September in 2024 and 2025, indicating that the…

A new waterpark will open in Dubai very soon, according to the CEO of Dubai Holding Entertainment (DHE). Speaking at the Rise summit in Dubai on Wednesday, Fernando Eiroa revealed that the water park will open in the next couple of months. "It's specifically for the summer and there is a lot of water around it," Eiroa said, confirming it will be a water park added to the Dubai Parks and Resorts portfolio. The announcement came as Fernando discussed the scale of Dubai's entertainment offering. He said entertainment has become central to the emirate's tourism success. "Dubai has been and is very well known for amazing hotels, different experiences, and now it is an entertainment destination," he said. Global Village overtakes Disney's Magic Kingdom Fernando highlighted Global Village as…

Kasumigaseki Properties Development, the development arm of Japan’s Kasumigaseki Capital, which is listed on the main market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has announced its transition from investing in real estate to developing its own projects in the UAE, and will reveal details of its first projects in the country soon.Founded in 2011, Kasumegase, it was listed on the growth market in 2018 and then moved to the main market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 2023. The company operates in sectors including hotels, logistics, overseas markets and healthcare.According to a recent press release, the company relies on three Japanese values of quality, tranquillity and innovation, while the parent group announced 135 projects, and the total value of its portfolio of projects and assets…

Rentals of real estate in Dubai’s Steak Real Estate Investment Platform portfolio have fallen by 12 per cent since February, prompting the company to eliminate the 7% performance fee when selling real estate and move the new property management to its internal team, according to a report published by Arabian Business.Rami Tabbara, co-founder and co-CEO of STEC, said the past six months have been difficult for investors, adding that the company should have communicated with them more clearly about the impact of regional instability on its real estate portfolio.In a letter to customers published by Arabian Business, Tabbara said property values in the company’s portfolio had fallen 5% since February. “We’ve launched Stick to help everyone build wealth through real…

The value of real estate trading in Sharjah amounted to about $ 12.8 billion (46.8 billion dirhams) during the first nine months of 2026, compared to about $ 12.1 billion (44.3 billion dirhams) in the same period last year, a growth of 5.6%, according to data from the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department.The total number of transactions executed increased to 91,560, an increase of 14% compared to 80,320 transactions during the same period in 2025. The title deed transactions recorded 34,420 transactions, a growth of 11.2%, while the number of initial sales contracts reached 11,258 contracts.Mortgage transactions recorded 3,839 transactions with a total value of about $2.8 billion (AED 10.2 billion) and were carried out through 31 funding entities.24,749 transactions for sale in 216…

The real estate market in the Emirate of Sharjah maintained its growth momentum during the first nine months of 2026, recording cash trading of AED 46.8 billion, compared to AED 44.3 billion during the same period in 2025, a growth of 5.6%.The data of the Department of Real Estate Registration in Sharjah showed an increase in the total number of transactions carried out from the beginning of the year until the end of September to 91,560 transactions, compared to 80,320 transactions during the same period last year, an increase of 14%, in an indicator that reflects the continuation of activity and the expansion of the market base.High transactions of ownership and mortgageThe number of title deed transactions increased to 34,420, an increase of 11.2%, while the number of initial sales…