Dubai property news & trends
The latest trends, reports and analysis from Dubai's property market — backed by official transaction data.
Emaar unveils plans for an AED 200 billion 'city within a city' in Dubai
Emaar's most ambitious project yet: a 4.5M-sqm, 150,000-resident master-planned district announced June 2026 — five character zones, swimmable lagoons and proposed metro. Here's what's confirmed, and what isn't.
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Can you walk away from an off-plan purchase in Dubai because of the war?
Many buyers assume regional conflict lets them cancel an off-plan SPA and get a refund. Under UAE law the reality is far stricter — here's what force majeure actually requires.
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Dubai's property market in 2026: what the data actually shows
Record transaction volumes, off-plan leading the market, and where the real yields are — the trends visible in official Dubai Land Department data right now.
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Best areas for rental yield in Dubai (2026)
Where Dubai apartments earn the most rent relative to price — gross vs net yield, the highest-yielding communities, and the trade-offs to watch.
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Off-plan vs ready property in Dubai: which should you buy?
The real difference between off-plan and ready property in Dubai — pricing, payment plans, risk and rent — and how to decide which fits you.
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How to read Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction data
What's in official DLD property data, what the columns mean, and the common pitfalls — off-plan vs ready, area names and price per sqft.
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