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The UAE real estate market is moving beyond record sales into a more digital, data-led phase. Proptech is reshaping investment decisions, rentals, payments, tenant engagement and property discovery, as platforms such as Rentify, StakePredict and Aqaree aim to improve transparency, flexibility, yields and long-term market confidence.
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Dubai renters should understand the difference between chiller-free and district cooling. Chiller-free means cooling costs are included in rent, while district cooling is billed separately and may include fixed and usage charges. Cooling arrangements can significantly affect total housing costs, especially during summer.
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UAE real estate remained strong in H1 2026, supported by economic growth, investor inflows, population expansion, residency reforms and infrastructure investment. Dubai recorded over AED 286bn in sales, while new project launches exceeded AED 275bn, with experts expecting continued but more balanced growth in H2.
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Dubai’s Blue Line and planned Gold Line metro expansions are expected to reshape property demand by boosting connectivity, unlocking new growth corridors and increasing values near stations. Infrastructure-led demand is becoming a key market driver, especially for emerging communities and transit-oriented developments.
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Dubai’s AED20.5bn Blue Line will add 14 stations across 30km by September 2029, including record-breaking underground, elevated and iconic stations. The line is expected to improve airport access, boost station-area property values, reduce congestion and expand Dubai’s rail network to 131km.
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Dubai’s H1 2026 property transactions reached Dh419.94bn, supported by strong demand and new project groundbreakings. Developers including Arista, Imtiaz, Samana and Union Properties are advancing commercial, residential and waterfront projects, reflecting confidence in Dubai’s growth and rising demand for high-quality spaces in emerging communities.
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Arista Properties has broken ground on HQ, its sold-out boutique Grade A office development in Al Furjan, scheduled for Q4 2027 handover. The project strengthens Al Furjan’s role as an emerging commercial hub and reflects rising demand for high-quality offices closer to residential communities.
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Preparations underway for exceptional ACRES 2027 to strengthen Sharjah’s real estate competitiveness
Preparations are underway for ACRES 2027 in Sharjah, with organisers planning a larger, more international edition and a long-term “ACRES Future Vision” roadmap. The 2026 edition recorded over AED 5bn in transactions, 18,000 visitors, 120 exhibitors and more than 200 projects.
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UAE landlords can now request prospective tenants’ credit scores through Etihad Credit Bureau’s Tenant Screening service. Access requires tenant approval via UAE PASS, with no data shared if consent is rejected. The service adds a digital credit check to rental decisions while keeping tenants in control.
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UAE personal loan demand declined in Q1 2026, led by weaker credit card and housing loan demand, amid slower economic conditions, regional uncertainty and cautious consumer spending. Banks kept credit standards broadly stable, while housing loan appetite remained a relative bright spot and rejection rates changed little.
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Saudi Arabia has issued executive regulations for foreign real estate ownership, detailing eligibility, digital ID, banking, registration, disclosure and compliance rules. The framework clarifies how foreign individuals, companies and nonprofits can buy property, introduces penalties and fees, and moves the market closer to full implementation.
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BEC Arabia is expanding its Saudi project pipeline across hospitality, housing, healthcare and commercial assets after delivering over $1.6bn of work in 2025. Its portfolio includes AMAALA, NEOM, AlUla, Riyadh housing, hospitals and mixed-use projects, supported by digital delivery, off-site construction and safety credentials.
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