Dubai's real estate landscape transformed dramatically with the introduction of the First-Time Home Buyer Programme in July 2025. This comprehensive initiative addresses the growing gap between rising rental costs and property prices, offering residents an unprecedented opportunity to transition from tenants to homeowners. Understanding Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Programme The programme...
The UAE dirham's significant weakening against the British pound has triggered a remarkable transformation in Dubai's real estate market, with British investors surging 62% year-over-year in Q2 2025 and overtaking Indian nationals as the emirate's top foreign property buyers for the first time since 2023. Currency Dynamics Create Perfect Storm for UK Property Investment The dirham's 8%...
RTA Dubai has introduced three new routes on the Dubai Metro Red Line: Centrepoint–Life Pharmacy, Centrepoint–Expo City Dubai, and a peak-hour Centrepoint–Al Fardan Exchange shuttle. See timings, stations served, and how the change cuts travel time. At a glance: 3 routes now run on the Red Line: Centrepoint ↔ Life Pharmacy (end-to-end, no transfer) Centrepoint ↔ Expo City Dubai...
Dubai's ultra-luxury real estate market has reached another milestone with the record-breaking sale of a waterfront Signature Villa on Palm Jumeirah for an impressive Dh161 million, setting new benchmarks for secondary property transactions on the iconic man-made island. Record-Breaking Transaction Details The landmark deal, completed by Dubai Sotheby's International Realty, represents the most...
Dubai's fractional real estate investment landscape has been transformed with PRYPCO Blocks introducing the UAE's first upfront rental guarantee, allowing investors to receive their entire year's rental income within just two months of investment. This groundbreaking initiative is reshaping how investors approach Dubai's booming property market, which recorded 94,000 residential sales transactions worth...
Ras Al Khaimah has emerged as the UAE's fastest-growing tourism and real estate destination, with record-breaking visitor arrivals of 654,000 in the first half of 2025 alone - a 6% year-on-year increase that generated a remarkable 9% surge in tourism revenues. This northern emirate's transformation from a quiet coastal region to a dynamic investment hotspot represents one of the Middle East's most...
Arada Developer has officially unveiled Masaar 3, an ambitious Dh12.5 billion forest-themed residential development that represents the largest expansion yet of the UAE's most sought-after green community. This groundbreaking project promises to transform Sharjah's real estate landscape with 4,000 premium villas and townhouses nestled within eight exclusive gated neighborhoods. Record-Breaking...
Dubai’s resident population has reached a record 4 million in 2025, according to estimates from the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment. The emirate has doubled its population in just 14 years (from 2 million in 2011) and continues to be a magnet for investors, professionals, and entrepreneurs drawn by high ROI, strong job opportunities, a world-class lifestyle, and exceptional safety. Key stats...
Dubai has cemented its position as a global real estate powerhouse, securing a top-three ranking worldwide for prime residential capital growth in the first half of 2025. According to the prestigious Savills World Cities Prime Residential Index, the emirate's luxury property market continues to deliver exceptional returns, outperforming nearly all other major international hubs. This robust performance...
The Abu Dhabi property market has seen a clear shift towards ready properties in the first half of 2025, with demand for completed homes significantly outpacing off-plan sales. According to the latest report from Cavendish Maxwell, a leading real estate consultancy, the emirate recorded approximately 3,300 residential sales transactions between January and June 2025. Out of these, around 2,300 were ready...