Dubai Civil Court ordered a real estate developer to pay a law firm Dhs3.412 million in unpaid legal fees plus 5% annual interest from the lawsuit date, after the developer, despite a written contract and written acknowledgment of liability, failed to pay the remaining balance for litigation services through appeal and cassation.
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Arif Developments launched Kabbali Hills, a luxury villa community in Helio 2, Ajman, at a showcase attended by senior dignitaries and industry guests. The project features upscale villas, landscaped planning, and strong connectivity, targeting families and investors with promises of quality, lifestyle amenities, and ROI potential as Ajman’s premium market grows.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 2nd of March 2026
On the 02-Mar-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.09bn. Off-plan accounted for AED 446.2m (40.8%), while Ready dominated with AED 648.0m (59.2%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 327.5 | 256.6 |
Villas | 118.7 | 59.8 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 0.0 | 170.4 |
Commercial | 0.0 | 161.1 |
Total | 446.2 | 648.0 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 446.2m
Flats: AED 327.5m (73.4%)
Villas: AED 118.7m (26.6%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 0.0m (0.0%)
Commercial: AED 0.0m (0.0%)
Off-plan activity was highly concentrated in flats, with villas providing the remaining quarter and no recorded value in hotel or commercial.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 648.0m
Flats: AED 256.6m (39.6%)
Villas: AED 59.8m (9.2%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 170.4m (26.3%)
Commercial: AED 161.1m (24.9%)
Ready trading was more diversified, with flats leading but hotel apartments and commercial together contributing ~51% of ready value, an unusually strong mix versus a typical “residential-only” day.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Overall trading came in lower than usual at AED 1.09bn, likely reflecting work-from-home arrangements and heightened geopolitical uncertainty, which can delay decision-making, reduce in-person viewings, and slow transaction processing. Notably, the market leaned toward ready assets (59%), while flats remained the single biggest driver of value citywide (over half of total), supported by meaningful defensive demand in income-oriented ready hotel and commercial stock.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
*Only freehold transactions were used