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Ben Bandari on Why the UAE Needed Million Dollar Listing
Ben Bandari saw early that the UAE deserved a property TV spotlight. As executive producer of Million Dollar Listing UAE, he set out to put Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the country's elite real estate culture on a major global screen.
16 Jun 2026
Ben Bandari on Dubai Real Estate Wealth Migration
Ben Bandari — Million Dollar Listing UAE star and founder of BenCo Real Estate — has watched Dubai real estate wealth migration from the inside since 2002. His take: every time the world goes sideways, capital and families move here, and the numbers back him up.
9 Apr 2026
Danube Properties Offers UAE Nationals 10% Down Payment
Danube Properties is offering UAE nationals a 10% down payment plan starting from AED 3.5 million, with 1% monthly installments until handover — one of the most straightforward entry points in Dubai's off-plan market right now.
8 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
Dave Chaggar, The Capital Connector, Targets UAE Real Estate
Dave Chaggar, known as The Capital Connector, is directing his ultra-elite investor network toward UAE off-plan real estate. After a decade building ties with UHNWIs and family offices, Chaggar now operates through the Guild framework for structured, below-market property access.
13 Feb 2026
Sharjah Tourism, Real Estate and Culture: 2025 Update
Sharjah is stepping into the spotlight with ambitious developments, strong tourism growth, and a refreshed vision — balancing cultural heritage with eco-adventure and freehold investment. From mountain retreats in Khorfakkan to the new "Visit Sharjah" brand, here is what is
16 Sep 2025
Million Dollar Listing UAE Season 2 Returns
Million Dollar Listing UAE Season 2 is officially confirmed, with STARZPLAY and Image Nation Abu Dhabi producing 12 new episodes. Veteran brokers Ben Bandari, Riad Gohar, and Rami Wahood return alongside new power brokers Sarah Serhan and Mai Khaled.
15 Apr 2025
UAE Developers Invest $3 Billion in Maldives Real Estate
UAE developers are investing more than $3 billion in Maldives luxury real estate through 2030, transforming the island nation from a tourism destination into a second-home market for the ultra-wealthy — driven by new ownership laws, airport expansion, and major projects by
12 Mar 2025
UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Real Estate Growth 2025
Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz) forecasts strong real estate growth across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait in 2025, driven by economic expansion, falling interest rates, and government-backed mega projects. The UAE recorded AED 457 billion in transactions by November 2024.
13 Feb 2025
Emaar Properties in Talks to Sell India Stake to Adani
Emaar Properties has confirmed it is in talks with multiple Indian groups, including Adani Group, over a potential sale of up to 100% of its stake in Emaar India — a deal Indian media reports value at up to $577.5 million. No agreement has been finalised.
18 Jan 2025
MERED Expands to Abu Dhabi with Al Reem Island Deal
MERED, the Dubai-based luxury real estate developer, has acquired two adjacent beachfront plots on Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, totalling 23,433 sq.m. The move marks the company's first waterfront project in Abu Dhabi as high-end apartment prices in the capital rose 6% in H1 2024.
22 Sep 2024
Invest in UAE Luxury Property From Just $280
Konvi's fractional ownership platform is making UAE luxury real estate accessible to everyday investors with a minimum stake of just $280. As Dubai home values rise for 15 consecutive quarters and Abu Dhabi posts strong gains, Konvi offers a low-barrier entry into the region's
30 Aug 2024
Awqaf Dubai Unveils $55M Real Estate Endowment Projects
Awqaf Dubai has revealed 21 real estate endowment projects worth more than AED 202 million ($55.4 million), encompassing malls, residential buildings, shops, and mosques — all aligned with Dubai Plan 2033 goals to diversify endowment investments.
28 Aug 2024
UAE's AI Real Estate Consultant Closes $30M in Deals
Jucica Brown, the AI real estate consultant launched by Dubai-based Realiste, closed $30 million in UAE property deals within three weeks of its Telegram debut — while 100,000 Instagram followers interact with it daily, many unaware it is artificial intelligence.
12 Aug 2024
Dubai Ranks 15th for Expat Cost of Living — Mercer 2024
Dubai climbed three places to rank 15th globally — and first in the Middle East — in Mercer's 2024 Cost of Living survey, as housing costs rose 21% year-on-year, making it one of the world's priciest cities for foreign employees.
19 Jun 2024
Raha Island Ras Al Khaimah: New Luxury Island
RAK Properties has unveiled Raha Island, a new luxury development within the Mina Al Arab master plan in Ras Al Khaimah. The project includes three confirmed five-star hotel brands, branded residences, marinas, a yacht club, wholefood markets, and over 2.5 km of public beach.
27 May 2024