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Countries participating in China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), including the United Arab Emirates, are gaining momentum as preferred destinations for individual and institutional investors amid global economic uncertainty and China’s shift toward high-quality development in its real estate sector, according to experts. These insights were shared at the 2025 Middle East Property Investment...

Dubai’s real estate market delivered a standout performance in Q2 2025, with total sales transactions soaring 44.5% year-on-year to AED 153.7 billion ($41.85 billion), according to a new report by JLL. The surge was primarily driven by strong demand for off-plan properties, complemented by a robust secondary market. The report highlights Dubai’s ability to maintain momentum despite anticipated...

Dubai’s property market defied the typical summer lull in July, with rental activity surging as families and professionals relocated ahead of the new academic year, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data. The total value of property sales transactions climbed 17% month-on-month to AED 51.67 billion ($14.1 billion), while transaction volumes rose 21% from June and 26% compared to July...

Barco Developers, a newly launched UAE-based real estate firm founded by industry veterans with more than 25 years of combined expertise in real estate, finance, consulting, F&B, and manufacturing, has announced its official entry into the UAE property market. The company plans to deliver over 2 million square feet of low- to mid-rise residential communities across Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. With a...

The launch of Etihad Rail marks a pivotal moment for the UAE—one that promises transformative benefits for real estate, tourism, trade, and the economy at large. This cutting-edge rail network will redraw the nation’s connectivity map, opening new corridors and reshaping how people and businesses move and interact across the Emirates. Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, one of the UAE’s...

Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of Fäm Properties, views Etihad Rail as more than a transport project—it’s the catalyst for a new wave of economic corridors, reshaping real estate value and unlocking fresh opportunities across the UAE. According to Al Msaddi, the national rail network will redefine the UAE’s economic map by enhancing connectivity, slashing travel times, and fuelling genuine demand in...

Dubai: For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs residing in the UAE, the decision between investing in India’s traditional property markets or capitalizing on the UAE’s dynamic real estate sector has become more complex and strategic in 2025. While emotional ties often steer NRIs toward Indian cities, evolving market dynamics, tax advantages, and stronger rental returns are increasingly making the UAE a more...

Dubai, UAE – Al Saqer Property Management (ASPM), a key division of United Al Saqer Group L.L.C and a leading real estate service provider across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Northern Emirates, has been awarded the prestigious Leadership in Real Estate Portfolio Management accolade at the Pillars of Real Estate Awards 2025. The award ceremony, hosted by Construction Business News ME (CBNME) at Al...

Dubai, UAE — Arada, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing developers, reported a significant surge in property sales during the first half of 2025, fueled by strong investor appetite for premium residential real estate. The company recorded AED 9.2 billion ($2.5 billion) in sales between January and June, marking a 336% year-on-year increase. Arada sold 2,382 units, up 247% compared to the same period...

The UAE’s real estate market has long symbolized innovation and ambition—but 2025 marks a pivotal evolution. The focus has shifted from extravagance to intentionality, driven by investors who are more analytical, lifestyle-conscious, and sustainability-focused than ever. Today’s buyers are asking deeper questions. They seek properties that blend flexibility, community, and tech-enabled...