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Dubai has launched “Win Your Home in Dubai,” a retail campaign running from May 22 to August 30. Shoppers spending at least Dhs500 at participating outlets can enter weekly draws to win 12 Binghatti residential properties, supporting retail activity, tourism and investment appeal.
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Dubai-based conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim and state-backed Dubai South have announced a mega mixed-use community located near Al Maktoum International Airport.
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Dubai’s Q4 2025 Real Estate Price Index showed strong annual growth, with residential prices up 9.81% and commercial prices up 9.54%. Villas and offices led gains, while hospitality rose 4.80%, reinforcing investor confidence, market transparency and Dubai’s data-driven real estate strategy.
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Executives from some of Dubai’s largest brokerages said the market correction is exposing weaknesses among smaller and less experienced operators that flourished during the bull run.
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Century 21 Real Estate has launched in the UAE, setting up its regional headquarters in Dubai to drive Middle East expansion. The move brings a major global brokerage brand into Dubai’s competitive property market, reflecting continued international confidence in the emirate’s real estate outlook.
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Dubai villa prices surged 14.83 per cent in 2025, making them the strongest-performing segment of the emirate’s real estate market as demand for larger homes and integrated lifestyles continued to rise.
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Property Finder’s March-April 2026 poll shows 68% of active Dubai property seekers plan to buy within six months, even as around 70% expect prices to fall. The data suggests buyers remain confident but more strategic, waiting for better entry points as valuations soften.
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Nakheel has launched 16 limited-edition Podium Villas at Palm Beach Towers on Palm Jumeirah, with handover expected in H1 2027. The beachfront residences offer privacy, space and residents-only beach access, reinforcing Palm Jumeirah’s position as a premium waterfront destination.
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Dubai property prices have declined by between 10 and 15 per cent on average following heightened geopolitical tensions in the region, although brokers say the market has remained unexpectedly resilient despite the scale of the shock.
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The project will include more than 500 trees and plants, pools, landscaped spaces and biophilic design features aimed at bringing more nature-led living into the residential community.
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Wasl has launched Cedarwood Estates South at Jumeirah Golf Estates, offering 74 golf-view villas across four- to six-bedroom layouts. Following the sell-out of Cedarwood North, the freehold community targets demand for private, master-planned living with strong lifestyle, wellness and investment appeal.
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IMAN Developers’ Oxford Cove in JVC sold out within two hours, generating US$81.69 million in sales. The 247-unit project, the developer’s 12th in JVC, reflects strong investor and end-user demand for design-led, amenity-rich communities focused on wellness, connectivity and modern living.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 19th of May 2026
On the 19-May-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.753 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.122 billion (64.0%), while Ready accounted for AED 630.8 million (36.0%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 769.2 | 449.1 |
Villas | 89.7 | 107.2 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 7.5 | 11.4 |
Commercial | 255.8 | 63.1 |
Total | 1,122.1 | 630.8 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1.122 billion
Flats: AED 769.2 million (68.5%)
Villas: AED 89.7 million (8.0%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 7.5 million (0.7%)
Commercial: AED 255.8 million (22.8%)
Off-plan activity was led by flats, which accounted for more than two-thirds of the segment, while commercial transactions delivered a notable contribution and added depth to the day’s performance.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 630.8 million
Flats: AED 449.1 million (71.2%)
Villas: AED 107.2 million (17.0%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 11.4 million (1.8%)
Commercial: AED 63.1 million (10.0%)
Ready sales were also led by flats, reflecting continued liquidity in completed apartment stock, while villas provided a solid secondary contribution.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Dubai’s market recorded a strong trading day, with off-plan transactions taking the clear lead at 64.0% of total value. The ready market still contributed a meaningful AED 630.8 million, supported mainly by apartment demand. Overall, the data suggests that buyers remain active across both future supply and completed properties, but momentum continues to tilt toward off-plan opportunities.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included