Dubai Property Market

Real Estate

Dubai's Property Market Is Growing Up, and Long-Term Living Is Now the Main Driver

Dubai's real estate market is shifting from short-term speculation toward long-term residency, with the population now above 4 million and rental contracts reaching Dh32.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026 alone. Analysts say structural maturity, not just deal volume, is now defining the emirate's property story.

Dubai Startups Daily Editorial Team

Jul 8, 2026 3 min

Real Estate

UAE Developers Speed Up Construction as Regional Tensions Ease

UAE developers are moving from launch events to active groundbreaking as regional tensions ease and buyer confidence holds firm. Dubai closed the first half of 2026 with a record breaking Dh419.9 billion in property transactions, giving builders the confidence to press ahead with new towers, offices and waterfront homes.

Dubai Startups Daily Editorial Team

Jul 6, 2026 3 min

Real Estate

Dubai Property Market Posts 9.81% Growth in 2025, Villas and Offices Lead the Surge

Dubai's real estate market delivered a strong 9.81% annual growth in 2025, with villas surging 14.83% and office spaces climbing 15.86% to top their respective segments. The results, published by Digital Dubai, confirm the emirate's position as a data-driven, globally competitive property market.

Editorial Team

May 20, 2026 3 min