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The Dubai real estate sector recorded AED11.33bn ($3.1bn) of transactions last week, according to data from the Land Department.
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Branded residences in the UAE are gaining traction as buyers seek managed lifestyle assets, not just homes. While they command premiums for brand, service and rental appeal, experts warn returns depend on location, developer credibility, operating standards and long-term management, with accessible luxury emerging strongly.
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Arif Developments won the Gulf News Editor’s Choice Award for Luxury Villa Community of the Year for Kabbali Hills. The project was recognised for its distinctive villa designs, lifestyle-led planning and focus on privacy, family living, architectural quality and long-term value in the UAE luxury market.
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BEEAH has begun early works on Khalid Bin Sultan City in Sharjah, a Zaha Hadid Architects master-planned, sustainability-led development. With Phase 1 targeted for 2029, the project aims to support Sharjah’s urban growth through climate-smart infrastructure, walkable communities and integrated lifestyle amenities.
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Azizi Developments ranked first in Dubai for off-plan sales volume in May 2026, recording 1,601 transactions worth AED1.46 billion. The developer said the performance reflects strong investor demand, Dubai’s resilient real estate market and continued appetite for its expanding project portfolio.
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Oman’s real estate price index rose 15.9% year on year in Q1 2026, supported by strong residential and commercial property growth. Residential prices increased 17.6%, led by land gains, while Muscat recorded the strongest governorate-level growth at 43.6%.
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Abu Dhabi’s temporary rent freeze is expected to benefit new tenants most by preventing vacant units from resetting sharply to market rates. While existing tenants gain renewal stability, some renters are shifting to short-term monthly leases as they wait for long-term rents to stabilise.
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Dubai recorded AED11.3 billion in real estate transactions last week across 4,086 deals, including AED7.4 billion in sales. Airport City led by sales value, followed by Business Bay and Seih Shuaib 3, while major deals included a AED364 million hospital land mortgage.
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Majid Al Futtaim denied reports that regional conflict had delayed Tilal Al Ghaf deliveries, saying construction remains on schedule. The developer said customer notices were standard SPA updates about supply chain pressures, not changes to handover timelines.
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Moody’s affirmed the UAE’s Aa2 rating with a stable outlook, supported by strong financial buffers, low debt and diversification. It warned trade disruptions could weigh on 2026 GDP, before a rebound in 2027 as trade flows and non-oil activity recover.
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Sharjah’s real estate market hit a record AED65.6 billion in transactions in 2025, up 64%, with strong momentum continuing into Q1 2026. Growth is being driven by affordability, foreign ownership reforms, infrastructure investment, population growth and a major residential pipeline through 2030.
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