Abu Dhabi just raised the bar — again. If you've been following the UAE capital's real estate market, you already know things have been heating up. But the latest numbers are genuinely staggering. A Record-Breaking Year for Abu Dhabi Real Estate The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has approved nearly 75 million square metres of gross floor area for development across the...
If you've been keeping an eye on real estate and hospitality developments in the UAE, here's some reassuring news. Wynn Resorts has resumed construction on its integrated resort in the UAE following a short pause, even as the US-Israeli crisis with Iran continues to disrupt businesses in the Middle East. Let's break down everything we know so far — and what this means for the Ras Al Khaimah property...
If you've been following the news coming out of Dubai lately, the dramatic footage from Palm Jumeirah on February 28, 2026 probably caught your attention. A fire broke out near the entrance of one of the island's most famous luxury hotels — Fairmont The Palm — after debris landed in a nearby car park during the broader regional escalation involving Iran. The good news? The hotel...
If you've been watching the headlines lately, you might wonder — is Dubai's property market in trouble? Between rising geopolitical tensions in the wider Middle East and cautious global sentiment, you'd be forgiven for thinking investors are pulling back. But here's the truth: Dubai's real estate market isn't just surviving — it's still closing $100 million deals. Let's break down what's...
If you've been keeping an eye on global real estate trends, one story stands out above the rest: Indian investors are absolutely dominating Dubai's property market — and they're showing no signs of slowing down. Despite rising geopolitical tensions in parts of the Middle East, Indian investors are once again emerging as the dominant force behind Dubai's booming real estate market,...
If you've been wondering whether the current regional tensions have affected Dubai's real estate giant, here's your answer: business is booming. Emaar Properties announced on Wednesday that all of its malls, hospitality assets, and development projects are "operating normally," even as its sales more than doubled year-on-year in the first two months of 2026. Emaar Reassures Investors Amid Regional...
Dubai’s skyline is about to get a massive upgrade—and no, we aren’t just talking about another skyscraper. DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) has officially pulled back the curtain on its next architectural marvel: a 600-meter-plus supertall tower that will anchor the rapidly expanding Uptown Dubai district. The announcement, made by Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC,...
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the UAE’s Northern Emirates, you already know that Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is no longer the "quiet neighbor" to Dubai. It has officially become a global investment powerhouse. According to the latest 2025 market reports, RAK’s residential capital values have surged by a staggering 12.7% year-on-year. For investors and homeowners, this isn't just a...
Think the Dubai property market takes a break during the Holy Month? Think again. While the traditional view was that real estate activity slows down during Ramadan, the data for 2026 tells a completely different story. Recent market reports, including insights from Khaleej Times, predict a significant 8-12% surge in real estate activity during Ramadan 2026. At Oliveshomes.com, we’ve...
Sharjah’s real estate market started 2026 with real momentum: property transactions reached about AED 9.3 billion in January 2026, up 34.8% from AED 7 billion in January 2025. A total of 10,333 transactions were recorded, and the properties traded through sales covered around 23.8 million sq ft—a strong “early signal” that buyer and investor demand is still very active. If you’re...