Ready homes in Dubai see quarterly increase with 9,765 deals in Q3 2026
The overall Q3 residential volume signals that activity has returned to late-2023 levels.
Nakheel awards contract worth over Dh950 mn for 617 residences at Bay Grove Residences
The contract will deliver 617 units in Phases 2 and 4 of Bay Grove Residences.
National Properties begins handover of Dh1 billion project in Dubai Hills Estate
National Properties, the real estate subsidiary of the Shari’a-compliant savings and investment company National Bonds, has announced the completion of 399 Hills Park, its flagship residential and retail development within Dubai Hills Estate, and the commencement of the handover process to buyers.
Zimaya Properties grows portfolio with Dh185 million project in Dubai Production City
Zimaya Properties, a Dubai-based boutique real estate developer, has announced the launch of Lawncrest, a Dh185 million residential development in Dubai Production City, as it continues to expand its presence in the emirate’s real estate market.
Christian A. Rockefeller forays into real estate with commercial tower by LMD in Dubai
Global real estate developer LMD has launched Christian A. Rockefeller Business Tower, a 400-metre, 87-floor branded Grade-A commercial development on Sheikh Zayed Road that will become the city’s tallest commercial tower on completion. The project brings the ‘hotelification’ of office space to Dubai, combining premium offices with hotel-inspired design and extensive wellness, dining and business amenities. The tower is developed in partnership with Christian A. Rockefeller, a sixth-generation descendant of the Rockefeller family represented by Iconique Living Group (ILG), with sales and marketing led by Devmark, a UAE-based development sales and marketing consultancy. It is scheduled for completion in Q2 2031.
Meraki to enter Dubai South with mixed-use project Celeste
Meraki Group, a UAE and Singapore-based conglomerate, has announced its expansion into Dubai South, with plans to launch a new mixed-use development, Celeste, in the district in November 2026. The development will be officially unveiled in November 2026, with further details to be announced ahead of its launch.
Samana launches Dh4 billion World Islands project under its premium brand
Samana Developers has introduced its premium brand Samana Collecta with the launch of first flagship development at The World Islands. With a gross development value exceeding Dh4 billion, the project comprises 840 branded residences, seven floating villas and two tree villas. The company plans to establish the brand through a pipeline of destinations in Dubai and international markets.
AI to automate Dubai’s rental sector as 1.38 million contracts recorded in 2025
Dubai processed 1.38 million tenancy contracts worth Dh126.33 billion in 2025, up six percent annually, according to the Dubai Land Department. The city’s population crossed four million last year, driving demand for sufficient real estate. Property consultancy Savills expects about 170,000 new homes to complete in Dubai in 2026, almost nine in ten of them apartments.
Limited launches in Dubai contribute to Dh70.8 bn deals in Q3 2026
In the third quarter of 2026, Dubai real estate recorded approximately 34,500 residential transactions worth Dh70.8 billion, witnessing a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) drop of four percent and 14 percent, respectively. Transaction volume declined by 38 percent year-on-year (YoY).