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...
If you've been living in Dubai and struggling with skyrocketing rents over the past few years, there's some encouraging news on the horizon. Dubai rents are expected to cool down as a wave of new property supply enters the market, reshaping the city's real estate landscape in ways that could finally tip the balance in favor of tenants. Let's dive deep into what's happening, why it matters,...
If you’ve been following the property market in Abu Dhabi, you know things are moving fast. But every once in a while, a deal comes along that signals just how serious the growth really is. This week, Aldar Properties—Abu Dhabi’s biggest listed developer—announced a massive $1 billion issuance of hybrid notes to the global investment giant Apollo Global Management. At Olives Homes, we...
A Friendly Guide to Help You Buy Smart Thinking about buying your first home in the UAE? That's wonderful! It's an exciting time, but it can also feel a bit scary if you don't know what to watch out for. At Olives Homes, we help people like you every day. We've seen what works and what doesn't. This guide will show you the 7 biggest mistakes people make—and how you can easily avoid them. Let's...
If you’ve been following the property market in the capital, you know that Abu Dhabi is relentless in its pursuit of a smarter, more transparent real estate ecosystem. In a significant move that is set to redefine how new developments are brought to market, the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has issued a fresh directive to property developers: Go...
If you have been following the real estate headlines recently, you might have felt a twinge of anxiety. The word "oversupply" is being tossed around regarding 2026, with reports of thousands of new homes scheduled to hit the market. For investors and homeowners, the big question is: Will 2026 see a market crash, or is this simply the natural maturation of a booming city? At Olives Homes, we...
If there were ever a doubt about Dubai’s standing as a global real estate powerhouse, Monday, January 26, 2026, just put it to rest. In a single day that has rewritten the history books, the Dubai property market recorded a staggering AED 15.6 billion in transactions. This isn’t just another statistic; it is a testament to the unshakeable confidence investors have in the Emirate’s future....
When a brand with over 250 years of heritage in crafting the world’s finest crystal decides to build a home, you can expect nothing less than a masterpiece. Abu Dhabi’s skyline is set to shimmer a little brighter with the official unveiling of the Baccarat Hotel & Residences Saadiyat Island. For investors and luxury homebuyers, this isn’t just another project launch; it is the arrival of...
For decades, real estate has been the heavyweight champion of investment assets—solid, lucrative, but notoriously difficult to move quickly. If you wanted to sell an apartment, it took months of viewings, paperwork, and negotiations. But what if buying and selling a piece of a luxury Dubai penthouse was as fast and easy as trading a stock on your phone? That future just arrived. The Dubai...