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Dubai Real Estate May 2026: AED 21 Billion in One Week
Dubai real estate May 2026 recorded AED 21 billion in property transactions in a single week, reinforcing investor confidence after a record AED 252 billion first quarter and a strong April across residential, commercial, and off-plan deals.
1 Jun 2026
Dubai Property Investor Visas 2026: Three Options Explained
Dubai has eased its property-linked residency visa requirements, removing the Dh750,000 minimum for sole owners on the two-year visa. Here is a full breakdown of all three current investor visa options and what each one requires in 2026.
29 Apr 2026
Dubai Real Estate Hits $4.3B as $32M Apartment Tops Week
Dubai's real estate sector recorded AED 15.61 billion ($4.3 billion) in total transactions during the week of April 20–24, according to the Dubai Land Department. A $32 million Marsa Dubai apartment was the week's most expensive deal, followed by a $19.1 million unit at Aman
28 Apr 2026
Dubai Real Estate Transactions Top $5B in One Week
Dubai real estate transactions surpassed $5 billion in a single week, led by a $33 million apartment sale. With Q1 2026 hitting AED 138.7 billion and February alone recording $16.6 billion, the market's 2026 run remains one of the strongest on record.
5 Apr 2026
Dubai PropTech Hub Unlocks Dh53 Billion
The Dubai PropTech Hub, housed at the DIFC Innovation Hub, is poised to unlock more than Dh53 billion in annual worker productivity gains, according to the PropTech 2033 whitepaper released jointly with the Dubai Land Department.
13 Mar 2026
Dubai Property Market 2026: What $250bn in Deals Means
Dubai's real estate market delivered a record-breaking performance in 2025, registering more than 270,000 transactions worth AED 917 billion ($249.7 billion), per the Dubai Land Department. The milestone reinforces Dubai's position as a global investment hub — and sets the stage
27 Feb 2026
Dubai Real Estate 2026: Market Surge Signals Strength
Dubai's property market is entering a new growth phase in 2026, with rising activity from both buyers and sellers signalling confidence across the sector. Transaction volumes topped Dh520 billion in 2025, while Google Trends data shows a 115% surge in "real estate agency"
20 Feb 2026
Dubai Real Estate Tokenisation Phase II Is Now Live
Dubai's property market shifted structurally on 20 February 2026 when the Dubai Land Department activated Phase II of its Real Estate Tokenisation Project, enabling resale of tokenised units through a regulated secondary market for the first time.
12 Feb 2026
Dubai Real Estate Sets AED 15.6B Single-Day Record
On January 26, 2026, Dubai real estate recorded AED 15.6 billion in a single day — the highest single-day transaction value in the emirate's history, spanning 1,501 deals across land, residential units, and buildings.
12 Feb 2026
Dubai First-Time Home Buyer Programme Drives Dh3.25B in Sales
Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Programme has helped more than 2,000 residents purchase their first homes in just six months, generating over Dh3.25 billion in residential property sales, according to the Dubai Land Department.
23 Jan 2026
Dubai Launches Emirati-Only Real Estate Diploma
Dubai has added a new credential to its property sector, and it is reserved for Emiratis. The Dubai Land Department has launched a formal Real Estate Diploma in partnership with the Higher Colleges of Technology, offering a direct academic route to broker licensing, regulatory
21 Jan 2026
RISE 2026 Dubai: Global Real Estate Summit at Expo City
RISE 2026 places Dubai at the center of global real estate investment this January as the Global Real Estate Investment Summit and Expo opens at Expo City Dubai, 13–15 January 2026, drawing 15,000+ visitors and institutions managing more than USD 15 trillion in assets.
5 Jan 2026
Ejari and DEWA Connection: How They Work in Dubai
In Dubai, electricity and water cannot be activated until your Ejari registration is complete. The Ejari DEWA connection works through the Dubai Land Department, which digitally transfers your tenancy details to DEWA — making utility setup automatic and paperless for new tenants.
18 Oct 2025
Ejari FAQs: Registration, Renewal & Verification in Dubai
Everything you need to know about Ejari registration in Dubai — how to register online via the Dubai REST app, check your status, renew your tenancy contract, and understand who is legally responsible for filing.
18 Oct 2025
How to Renew Your Ejari Contract in Dubai 2025
Every Dubai tenancy must be re-registered through Ejari each year. Here's how to renew your Ejari contract in 2025 — online via the Dubai REST app or at a DLD Trustee Center — in five simple steps, for AED 220.
18 Oct 2025
Ejari Registration at Authorized Centers in Dubai
Ejari registration at an authorized Trustee Center in Dubai takes 20–30 minutes when documents are complete. Find center locations by area, required documents, fees (AED 220), and tips for avoiding queues in this 2025 guide.
18 Oct 2025
Ejari Registration Dubai: Fees, Docs & 2025 Rules
Ejari is Dubai's mandatory tenancy registration system under the Dubai Land Department and RERA. Every rental contract must be registered to be legally valid. Here's what the 2025 fees, required documents, and renewal process look like for tenants and landlords.
18 Oct 2025
Ejari in Dubai: What It Is and Why You Need It
Ejari is Dubai's official system for registering rental agreements, managed by the Dubai Land Department through RERA. Without it, your lease has no legal standing — and you cannot connect DEWA utilities, apply for a residency visa, or open a bank account.
18 Oct 2025
How to Register Ejari in Dubai: 2025 Guide
Before you can connect DEWA, apply for a residence visa, or legally occupy a rental property in Dubai, you must register your tenancy contract through Ejari — the official DLD system. Here's how to do it online and in person in 2025, including fees and required documents.
18 Oct 2025
Ejari Registration via Dubai REST App (2025 Guide)
The Dubai REST app lets tenants and landlords complete Ejari registration online in under an hour. The DLD-managed platform requires UAE Pass login, digital documents, and a one-time AED 220 fee — with certificates issued within 4–8 hours.
18 Oct 2025
Ejari Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities in Dubai
Dubai's Ejari system — operated by the Dubai Land Department under RERA — makes every tenancy contract legally binding. Here is exactly what landlords and tenants are each required to do, and what both parties share responsibility for.
18 Oct 2025
Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Program Explained
Dubai's government has launched a new scheme to make property ownership more accessible for first-time buyers. Announced by the Dubai Land Department on July 2, 2025, the program targets UAE residents aged 18 and above who have never owned property in Dubai.
2 Jul 2025
Dubai Tokenised Real Estate Sells Out in Under 2 Minutes
Dubai's tokenised real estate market set a new record when PRYPCO Mint's second listing — a one-bedroom apartment in Kensington Waters — sold out in just 1 minute and 58 seconds, with 149 investors from 35 countries participating. Fractional ownership starts from AED 2,000.
11 Jun 2025
Prypco Mint: Invest in Dubai Property from AED 2,000
Prypco Mint, the MENA region's first licensed tokenized real estate platform, lets UAE residents buy fractional shares in Dubai properties from just AED 2,000. Backed by DLD, VARA, and the Central Bank, the pilot runs in UAE Dirhams with Zand Digital Bank as banking partner.
26 May 2025
Crypto Real Estate in Dubai: Pros and Cons (2025)
Buying property in Dubai with crypto is no longer hypothetical. As of 2025, top UAE developers accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT for real estate. VARA and the Dubai Land Department oversee compliance — making Dubai a global leader in crypto property transactions.
22 May 2025
Sheikh Hamdan Names New Leaders at Key Dubai Entities
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has announced new leadership appointments across major Dubai government entities — from the Dubai Health Authority and Municipality to the Land Department and Dubai Police — following approval from Sheikh
15 May 2025
AI Is Driving Younger Buyers Into Dubai's Property Market
AI is reshaping Dubai's property market. A new fäm Properties report reveals the average buyer age has fallen from 54 to 44 in the off-plan sector and from 53 to 42 in resale over eight years, driven by AI-powered platforms like DXBinteract.
14 May 2025
Dubai AI Platform Monitors 279,000 Real Estate Listings
The Dubai Land Department's Real Estate Advertising Governance Platform has tracked more than 279,000 property listings using AI — automatically updating 29% of them for regulatory compliance across Property Finder, Dubizzle, and Bayut.
24 Apr 2025
Dubai Eyes Dh1 Trillion Real Estate Deals by 2033
Dubai Land Department officials confirmed at IPS 2025 that Indian investors remain the emirate's top overseas buyers as Dubai pushes toward Dh1 trillion in property transactions by 2033. The emirate recorded Dh761 billion in real estate deals in 2024 and welcomed more than
15 Apr 2025
Dubai Property Market: AED 160B in 100 Days
Dubai's property market recorded AED 160 billion in sales across 50,853 transactions in the first 100 days of 2025, with total deal value — including mortgages and gifts — reaching AED 216.3 billion, according to Dubai Land Department data.
11 Apr 2025
Dubai Real Estate Tokenization Pilot Eyes $16B by 2033
Dubai has launched a blockchain-powered real estate tokenization pilot through the Dubai Land Department, partnering with VARA and Dubai Future Foundation. The initiative targets AED 60 billion — 7% of total property transactions — by 2033, enabling fractional property ownership.
20 Mar 2025
IPS 2025: Dubai Land Department Launches 21st Property Show
The 21st edition of IPS 2025 — the International Property Show — runs April 14–16 at Dubai World Trade Centre under Dubai Land Department sponsorship, uniting 16,000+ professionals to explore smart real estate, PropTech, and sustainable urban development.
6 Mar 2025
Dubai Property Buyers Face 6% Upfront Costs from Feb 1
All Dubai property buyers obtaining mortgages after February 1, 2025 must pay 6% upfront — covering the 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee and 2% brokerage commission — after the UAE Central Bank barred banks from financing these costs through mortgage loans.
27 Jan 2025
Dubai Freehold Conversion Opens on Sheikh Zayed Road
The Dubai Land Department has launched a freehold conversion programme for 457 private plots on Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Jaddaf — open to all nationalities. Eligible owners pay a 30% gross floor area fee to receive a freehold title deed.
19 Jan 2025
Dubai Smart Rental Index 2025 Launches for Fairer Rents
Dubai Land Department launched the Smart Rental Index 2025, replacing the RERA Rent Calculator with an AI-driven system that sets fair rental benchmarks across all residential areas, including free zones.
2 Jan 2025
Dubai Smart Rental Index Launches January 2025
Dubai's Land Department is launching a Smart Rental Index in January 2025 — an AI-powered platform offering transparent rent benchmarks for landlords, tenants, and investors across the emirate.
29 Dec 2024
Dubai Real Estate Transactions Cross $170 Billion in 2024
Dubai's real estate market recorded more than 188,000 transactions totalling AED 625 billion ($170.2 billion) in 2024 — a 38% rise in volume and 23% gain in value versus 2023 — as DLD Director General Marwan bin Ghalita unveiled a plan to push annual sales to AED 1 trillion
26 Nov 2024
Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 Targets AED 1 Trillion
Dubai's Real Estate Strategy 2033, launched by the Dubai Land Department, targets AED 1 trillion in market value, a 70% jump in transactions, and homeownership rates of 33% — backed by six ten-year programs and AI-powered property technology.
7 Nov 2024
Dubai, Abu Dhabi Top JLL 2024 Transparency Index
Dubai climbed to 28th globally and remains the only MENA city rated "Transparent" in JLL's 2024 Global Real Estate Transparency Index, while Abu Dhabi rose four places to 41st — both ranking among the five biggest improvers worldwide.
10 Sep 2024
Dubai Land Launches Video Call Real Estate Services
The Dubai Land Department has launched 6005AQARI, a video call and WhatsApp platform developed with Injaz Real Estate Registration Trustee, letting investors, owners, and tenants complete property transactions without visiting a DLD office.
24 Aug 2024
DLD Grants Developer Registration to 7 Major Firms
The Dubai Land Department has signed strategic developer registration agreements with seven major real estate firms — Emaar Properties, DAMAC, Binghatti, Aldar, Sobha Realty, Azizi Developments, and Danube — granting them direct access to DLD's registration systems to speed up
21 Aug 2024
UAE Golden Visa: Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply
The UAE Golden Visa grants 5–10 years of residency without a local sponsor, open to investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, academics, outstanding students, and humanitarian heroes. Here is everything you need to know about eligibility, key benefits, and how to apply.
18 Aug 2024
Dubai Landlord Eviction Notices: What Tenants Must Know
Dubai landlords are reportedly issuing eviction notices to tenants whose rents fall below the RERA rental index rate. But UAE tenancy law sets strict rules: landlords must have valid legal grounds, provide adequate notice, and cannot evict simply to relet at a higher price.
3 Aug 2024
DLD Fines 256 Brokers for Advertising Violations in H1 2024
The Dubai Land Department fined 256 real estate brokers for advertising violations in the first half of 2024, issuing more than 1,200 legal notices after conducting 450 company inspections and 1,530 ad checks — while preparing AI-powered monitoring tools.
23 Jul 2024
DLD Fines 256 Real Estate Brokers for Ad Violations
The DLD fined 256 real estate brokers in Dubai during the first half of 2024 for failing to comply with advertising regulations. The department conducted 450 field inspections and reviewed 1,530 advertisements, issuing more than 1,200 legal warnings. AI-powered ad monitoring is
18 Jul 2024
Dubai Land Department Records AED 2.82 Billion in One Day
The Dubai Land Department recorded AED 2.82 billion in real estate transactions in a single day. The figure spans sales, mortgages, and grants — reflecting strong investor confidence and accelerating activity across the Dubai property market.
11 Jul 2024
Dubai Real Estate Hits $3.9bn in Weekly Deals
Dubai's real estate market recorded AED 14.3 billion ($3.9bn) in total transactions for the week of July 1–5, 2024, with sales alone reaching AED 9.47 billion. Two luxury apartments at Orla Infinity on Palm Jumeirah sold for over $20 million each, headlining a week of strong
9 Jul 2024
Dubai Mortgage Market Hits 14-Month High in May 2024
Dubai's mortgage activity reached a 14-month high in May 2024 — the second-highest month on record — driven by low interest rates and more than 30,000 new expatriates entering the property market, according to the Dubai Land Department.
26 Jun 2024
Dubai Off-Plan vs Ready Properties: A Buyer's Guide
Dubai's real estate market expanded rapidly by 2023, with off-plan deals now making up 63% of all transactions. This guide breaks down the advantages and drawbacks of both off-plan and ready properties — from flexible payment plans and capital appreciation to immediate rental
24 Jun 2024
Dubai Fractional Real Estate Now Starts at $136 via Stake
Fractional real estate investment in Dubai is now accessible from just AED 500 ($136) after the Stake platform officially joined the Dubai Land Department's Real Estate Evolution Space Initiative (REES) — the region's most significant real estate innovation programme.
21 Jun 2024