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📍 Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
📐 Plot Size: 1,507.50 sqm (~16,227 sqft)
🏗️ DEVELOPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
✅ Usage: Mixed Use (Residential + Retail)
✅ Height: G + 5 Podium + 12 Floors
✅ FAR: 8.0
✅ GFA: 12,060.02 sqm
➡️ Converted GFA: ~129,817 sqft
Family office:
Mr. Ahmad +971 50 111 0305
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Dubai Holding has become Emaar Properties’ largest shareholder after ICD transferred its full stake to Emirates Power Investment. Dubai Holding’s total ownership now stands at 29.73%. Emaar also reported Q1 2026 pre-tax profit of AED7.2 billion, up 33%, with revenue rising 23% to AED12.4 billion.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
DHG Properties has officially broken ground on Helvetia Verde, its second residential development in Dubai, as the Swiss-backed developer accelerates its UAE expansion strategy.
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ESNAAD has handed over The Spark by ESNAAD, a 50-unit residential project in District 11, Mohammed Bin Rashid City. The development offers one- and two-bedroom apartments with lifestyle amenities, marking a milestone for ESNAAD and reinforcing its confidence in Dubai’s resilient property market.
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The Dubai real estate sector recorded AED11.9bn ($3.2bn) of transactions last week, according to data from the Land Department.
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ULTIMATE LUXURY: HIGHEST 1BR IN D1 TOWER
Own the most prestigious 1-bedroom residence in the iconic D1 Tower, Al Jaddaf Waterfront. Located on the 39th floor (Apt 3902) next to Palazzo Versace, this unit offers the building’s highest and most expansive open views.
Size: 1,180 sq. ft. total (1,040 sq. ft. interior + 140 sq. ft. private balcony).
Status: Vacant and ready for immediate possession/viewing.
Location: Prime Culture Village, adjacent to Dubai Creek.
Financials: Service charges ~16.52/sq. ft.
Asking Price: AED 2,000,000 (Net to Seller).
Experience world-class amenities in a landmark tower. To schedule an exclusive viewing, contact Owner Office
Mr. Ahmad +971 50 111 0305
Emaar Properties reported a strong Q1 2026, with net profit rising 38.3% to AED6.4 billion and revenue up 23% to AED12.4 billion. Real estate sales reached AED22.4 billion, while its AED163.4 billion project backlog strengthened visibility for future revenues.
Read the full article on Emirates 24/7
Danube Properties launched Greenz by Danube, Dubai’s first fully furnished master villa community, near Dubai International Academic City and Dubai Silicon Oasis. The project offers townhouses and villas, over 50 amenities, Dolce Vita interiors, a 1% monthly payment plan, and handover scheduled for December 2029.
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Dubai’s Q1 2026 property transactions rose 31% year-on-year to AED252 billion, with demand recovering to near-baseline levels after regional disruptions. Bayut and dubizzle data show steady international interest, stronger buyer quality, and broad-based demand across ready apartments, growth corridors, and villa communities.
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Quantum Growth Consultancy launched an Execution-First Capital Structuring Advisory Service for institutional real estate sponsors, developers, and asset owners. The service focuses on improving capital stack design, aligning stakeholders, reducing execution failures, and increasing closing certainty in complex cross-border real estate transactions.
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International investors, especially Europeans and UK buyers, are increasingly completing Dubai property deals remotely. Metropolitan Conveyancing handled over AED4 billion across 1,000 remote transactions last year and saw demand rise 30% in 2026, as buyers seek secure, end-to-end services amid travel disruptions.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
About a tenth of Dubai property sellers have cut asking prices since the Iran war began, with some offering discounts of up to a half of previously listed figures and others repeatedly marking down the same homes, according to a real estate intelligence platform.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 11th of May 2026
On the 11-May-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.02 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 662.5 million (64.7%), while Ready accounted for AED 360.8 million (35.3%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 422.5 | 230.2 |
Villas | 133.1 | 82.6 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 3.0 | 10.1 |
Commercial | 103.9 | 37.9 |
Total | 662.5 | 360.8 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 662.5 million
Flats: AED 422.5 million (63.8%)
Villas: AED 133.1 million (20.1%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 3.0 million (0.5%)
Commercial: AED 103.9 million (15.7%)
Off-plan activity remained the main driver of the market, led by flats, which accounted for nearly two-thirds of all off-plan transactions. Villas also provided a strong contribution, while commercial transactions added meaningful support to the segment.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 360.8 million
Flats: AED 230.2 million (63.8%)
Villas: AED 82.6 million (22.9%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 10.1 million (2.8%)
Commercial: AED 37.9 million (10.5%)
Ready transactions showed a similar pattern, with flats leading the segment and villas forming the second-largest contributor. Commercial activity remained moderate, while hotel apartments and rooms made a limited but visible contribution.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Dubai’s market opened the week with another solid AED 1 billion-plus trading day, with off-plan demand continuing to set the tone. The split between off-plan and ready activity highlights sustained investor confidence in future supply, while the ready market remains supported by end-user demand for flats and villas. Overall, the data points to a balanced but still off-plan-led market, with liquidity remaining broad across residential and commercial categories.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included