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The Factory Is Moving Back into the City
For decades, cities pushed manufacturing to their outskirts while concentrating homes, offices and services in their urban cores. Today, that model is beginning to reverse.
Prathyusha GurrapuRobert Thomas21 September, 2026
News
Abu Dhabi Property Market Displays Resilience Due to Strong Fundamentals and Underlying End-User Demand
Cushman & Wakefield Core has released its H1 2026 Abu Dhabi Mid-Year Market Update, showing a market moving from exceptional growth into a more selective phase.
Prathyusha Gurrapu31 August, 2026
News
Dubai Property Market Enters More Balanced Phase as Buyers and Tenants Gain Ground
Cushman & Wakefield Core has released its H1 2026 Dubai Mid-Year Market Update, revealing the property market is cooling and becoming more balanced after several years of exceptional growth.
Prathyusha GurrapuRobert Thomas17 August, 2026
Marketbeat
Dubai Mid-Year Residential & Office Market Update H1 2026
After five years of exceptional growth, Dubai's property market is cooling and becoming more balanced, with residential and office markets moderating at different speeds as each responds to distinct supply and demand dynamics.
Robert ThomasPrathyusha Gurrapu17 August, 2026
Marketbeat
Marketbeat- Residential Q2 2026, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi's residential market recorded 1,396 units delivered in Q2 2026, with sales prices and rents beginning to ease as strong supply pipelines and a new rental freeze bring early signs of rebalancing.
Spoorthi BadariPrathyusha Gurrapu29 July, 2026
Marketbeat
Marketbeat- Office Q2 2026, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi's office market remained exceptionally tight in Q2 2026, with rents rising 15% QoQ and 33% YoY, as constrained supply and record occupancy continue to favour landlords.
Prathyusha GurrapuDavid Short29 July, 2026
Marketbeat
Marketbeat- Residential Q2 2026, Dubai, UAE
Dubai's residential market delivered over 13,200 homes in Q2 2026 as completions remained on track, while sale prices and rents entered a more measured phase following several years of exceptional growth.
Spoorthi BadariPrathyusha Gurrapu24 July, 2026
Thought Leadership
What Occupiers Want: Egypt
Cushman & Wakefield’s latest global occupier survey examines how workplace and real estate priorities are changing in Egypt amid cost pressures, workforce requirements and the need for operational resilience.
Prathyusha GurrapuMohamed Makhlouf23 July, 2026
Thought Leadership
Industrial SMEs and the Return of the Cluster
UAE’s industrial growth is increasingly being driven by SMEs, supported by government funding, localisation policies and flexible industrial clusters that reduce costs, improve access to infrastructure and enable businesses to scale.
Robert ThomasPrathyusha Gurrapu25 June, 2026
Thought Leadership
Navigating Uncertainty: Resilience over Cost in the Uae's Logistics & Industrial Sector
Global supply chains are prioritising resilience over cost, strengthening demand for high-quality logistics and industrial real estate in the UAE as occupiers seek reliable, future-ready facilities.
Prathyusha GurrapuDavid Abood25 June, 2026
Marketbeat
Marketbeat- Office Q2 2026, Dubai, UAE
Dubai's office market recorded its first quarterly rent decline in nearly five years as leasing activity softened, tenant choice improved and additional secondary office space entered the market.
Robert ThomasPrathyusha Gurrapu24 June, 2026
Thought Leadership
Multifamily/Build to Rent and Dubai's Residential Market
Dubai's residential market is seeing growing institutional interest in Build to Rent developments, offering long-term income opportunities through single-owner residential assets rather than traditional strata sales.
Prathyusha GurrapuDavid Abood04 June, 2026
Thought Leadership
The Gold Line and Real Estate Pricing
Dubai's AED 34 billion Metro Gold Line will reshape accessibility across the city, with new stations expected to drive land value appreciation, residential demand and commercial growth in previously underserved areas.
Prathyusha Gurrapu01 June, 2026
News
Cushman & Wakefield Core Advises on Record Breaking Forward Purchase of Major Mixed-Use Development
Landmark mixed-use forward purchase in Studio City signals rising and resilient institutional appetite for purpose-built rental communities in the UAE
David Abood14 May, 2026
Marketbeat
UAE Office Leasing Guide 2026
The definitive guide to UAE office leasing, covering lease structures, rental terms, legal obligations, service charges, taxation, foreign ownership and transaction costs for occupiers, landlords and investors.
Prathyusha Gurrapu14 May, 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Residential Q1 2026, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi's residential pipeline is entering a stronger delivery phase, with 7,562 units expected across 2026. Q1 completions were limited to Ohana by the Sea's 75 luxury villas, with the schedule heavily backloaded toward the remainder of the year.
Spoorthi BadariPrathyusha Gurrapu27 April, 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Residential Q1 2026, Dubai, UAE
Dubai’s residential market recorded about 8,100 units delivered in Q1 2026, keeping completions broadly on track.
Spoorthi BadariPrathyusha Gurrapu27 April, 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Office Q1 2026, Dubai, UAE
Dubai’s office market continues to face a structural shortage of institutional-grade space, following a prolonged period of muted completions over the past four years.
Prathyusha GurrapuRobert Thomas27 April, 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Office Q1 2026, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi's office market remains structurally undersupplied, with just 48,000 sqm delivered in Q1 2026, all of which was fully pre-let, and a further 25,500 sqm anticipated over the remainder of the year.
Prathyusha GurrapuDavid Short27 April, 2026
Thought Leadership
Navigating Uncertainty: When the Ground Shifts Mid-Project.
Developers who have already committed capital to a project cannot wait for certainty. We laid out a framework for protecting your position while the market resolves.
Craig Rooney21 April, 2026
Thought Leadership
Navigating Uncertainty in the UAE’s Commercial Real Estate Market
The UAE's real estate markets are operating against a geopolitical backdrop that few would have predicted twelve months ago.
Edward Macura02 April, 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Office Q4 2025, Dubai, UAE
Dubai’s office market has experienced a prolonged period of muted new supply, with annual completions remaining under 1.0 million sqft per annum over the last four years, reflecting delayed handovers and limited speculative single-owned institutional-grade stock.
Prathyusha GurrapuRobert Thomas16 March, 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Residential Q4 2025, Dubai, UAE
In 2025, approximately 46,700 units were delivered, in line with prior forecasts.
Prathyusha GurrapuRobert Thomas16 March, 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Office Q4 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Just 90,000 sqm, barely 2% of stock was handed over in 2025 and another 73,500 sqm is expected to be completed in 2026, limiting any upward drift in vacancy.
David Short16 March, 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Residential Q4 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi’s residential supply pipeline continued to expand through 2025, with launches accelerating in the second half of the year as developer confidence improved.
16 March, 2026
Thought Leadership
Pricing Power Persists in the UAE Prime Office Market
Prime office assets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are nearing full occupancy, shifting the market advantage firmly to landlords.
Robert ThomasPrathyusha Gurrapu25 February, 2026
Thought Leadership
Branded Residences in Dubai: Where the Brand Ends and the Operator Begins
Dubai’s branded residences market has reached scale.
P.P. VarghesePrathyusha Gurrapu16 February, 2026
Thought Leadership
Automation and Rising Selectivity in Dubai’s Industrial Market
In Dubai, industrial demand continues to be driven by trade, logistics, and regional distribution. What is changing is how occupiers are using space inside the warehouse.
Robert Thomas09 February, 2026
Marketbeat
Dubai Annual Residential & Office Market Update 2025/2026
Dubai’s residential market maintained its upward trajectory in 2025, underscoring its scale, resilience, and global relevance as a real estate destination.
Robert ThomasPrathyusha GurrapuCharlie Sargent30 January, 2026
Thought Leadership
The Changing Face of Dubai’s Residential Market
Dubai’s residential market has seen sustained price growth in recent years, particularly at the upper end.
P.P. VarghesePrathyusha Gurrapu26 January, 2026
Thought Leadership
UAE Capital Trends: Reviewing 2025 and Outlook for 2026
At the start of 2026, the UAE’s commercial real estate market has reached a new level of institutional maturity, characterised by a more diverse investor base and higher-quality assets.
Ben Rose19 January, 2026
Thought Leadership
Industrial Trends to Watch in 2026: A UAE Outlook
The UAE enters 2026 with an industrial market increasingly shaped by the specifications occupiers need to run efficient, technology-enabled operations.
Ben RoseRobert Thomas16 December, 2025
Thought Leadership
Dubai Retail’s Next Chapter: A Market Expanding in All Directions
Dubai’s retail sector is entering 2026 with a level of depth and momentum that places it among the most resilient and diversified retail markets globally.
Prathyusha Gurrapu05 December, 2025
News
Dubai retail market enters next phase of evolution as supply, spending, and experience expand
Cushman & Wakefield Core releases Dubai Annual Retail Market Update 2025/2026, ahead of 2025 Dubai shopping festival
David Abood04 December, 2025
Marketbeat
Dubai Annual Retail Market Update 2025/2026
Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue now ranks as the 11th most expensive retail location globally, with rents rising 9% YoY, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s 35th edition of Main Streets Across the World.
Warren KrawchukPrathyusha Gurrapu04 December, 2025
Thought Leadership
Abu Dhabi’s Industrial Market: Why More Occupiers Are Re-Evaluating Where They Base Operations
Industrial activity in Abu Dhabi has accelerated sharply, with many companies reassessing whether their current locations still support their operational and cost objectives.
David Short24 November, 2025
Thought Leadership
Abu Dhabi’s Maturing Urban Story
From stability to magnetism in the UAE’s most deliberate growth market
Prathyusha Gurrapu11 November, 2025
News
Cushman & Wakefield Core appoints Craig Rooney to lead Project & Development Services in the UAE
New service line to deliver full lifecycle project management and development advisory across the Region
Craig Rooney10 November, 2025
Thought Leadership
Abu Dhabi Office Market: Plan Early or Pay Later
Abu Dhabi’s office market has entered one of its tightest cycles in more than a decade. Citywide vacancy now sits at just 8.3%, with Grade A space almost fully absorbed.
Prathyusha Gurrapu05 November, 2025
News
2025 sees highest supply in five years across Dubai residential reshaping rental trends
Latest report from Cushman & Wakefield Core shows completions set to increase by more than 50% in 2026
Prathyusha Gurrapu04 November, 2025
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Residential Q3 2025, Dubai, UAE
Dubai’s residential market is in the midst of a robust supply cycle, with a significant pipeline building in the near term.
Prathyusha GurrapuP.P. Varghese04 November, 2025
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Industrial Q3 2025, Dubai, UAE
As demand continues to far exceed supply, tight availability continues to drive rental growth, with industrial and logistics rents rising 18% YoY with Grade A units seeing sharper gains in select submarkets.
Prathyusha Gurrapu04 November, 2025
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Residential Q3 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi’s residential supply pipeline remains moderate, with limited completions in Q3 2025.
04 November, 2025
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Office Q3 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
While only a few office developments were delivered YTD 2025, Abu Dhabi continues to experience a pronounced supply and demand imbalance.
David ShortPrathyusha Gurrapu04 November, 2025
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Industrial Q3 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi’s industrial market continues to see strong demand, supported by an improving business ecosystem and government incentives such as rental rebates and subsidised utilities.
David ShortPrathyusha Gurrapu04 November, 2025
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Office Q3 2025, Dubai, UAE
As of YTD 2025, approximately 770,000 sqft of new office space has been delivered
Robert ThomasPrathyusha Gurrapu04 November, 2025
Thought Leadership
The Shift Owners Can No Longer Ignore
From “asset-light” to “asset-right” in Gulf hospitality
P.P. Varghese28 October, 2025
Thought Leadership
Advisory Behind the Master Plan
How commercial logic turns vision into value
P.P. Varghese21 October, 2025
News
UAE’s Industrial and Logistics Sector Enters New Growth Cycle as Occupier Demand Outpaces Supply
Cushman & Wakefield Core releases UAE Logistics & Industrial Market Update 2025/2026
Prathyusha Gurrapu16 October, 2025
News
Cushman & Wakefield Core: Why Serviced Offices Are Shaping the Future of Work in the UAE
The UAE’s office market has been on a remarkable journey. Over the past few years, the skyline has expanded, demand has surged, and Grade A occupancy levels have edged close to capacity. With Dubai’s prime office stock expected to cross 95% occupancy by the end of the year, businesses are now assessing their next move.
Robert Thomas16 October, 2025
Marketbeat
UAE Logistics & Industrial Market Update 2025/2026
The UAE’s industrial and logistics sector is entering a new phase of accelerated growth, defined by strong occupier demand, investor confidence, and expanding infrastructure.
Robert Thomas15 October, 2025
Thought Leadership
Neighbourhood Retail: Small Format, Strong Fundamentals
While large-format retail dominates the headlines, smaller, community-based retail is quietly outperforming across many parts of the UAE.
Warren Krawchuk09 October, 2025
News
Cushman & Wakefield Core Highlights How Reliability, Talent, and Sustainability Drive Gulf Industrial Real Estate's Competitiveness
KEZAD Group and Cushman & Wakefield Core highlight resilience as the new benchmark for occupiers and investors
08 October, 2025
News
Dubai house rents are expected to cool in 2026, experts say
Communities with high volume of scheduled handovers likely to face downward pressure on asking rents
Prathyusha Gurrapu06 October, 2025
Thought Leadership
Balancing Capital and Land Supply in the UAE
In North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, private equity and institutional funds have swung back into fundraising mode, with volumes now surpassing the troughs of 2023–24.
Ben Rose02 October, 2025
Thought Leadership
Micro Offices, Macro Experience: Why Dubai Is Reimagining the Workplace
Globally, workplace research shows a mixed picture.
Ben MohammedEdward Macura24 September, 2025
News
Global Standard Full-Service Workplace: Cushman & Wakefield Core joins forces with Irth Group for launch of HQ by Rove
HQ by Rove, Dubai’s first hospitality-branded office building at Marasi Bay, introduces world-class concierge services.
Ben Mohammed22 September, 2025
Thought Leadership
Schools and Cities: Why K–12 Education Is Now a Real Estate Priority in Dubai
Dubai’s rapid population growth is putting K–12 education at the centre of urban development.
P.P. VargheseBen Rose22 September, 2025
Thought Leadership
Schools and Cities: Why K–12 Education Is Now a Real Estate Priority in Dubai
Dubai’s rapid population growth is putting K–12 education at the centre of urban development.
P.P. VargheseBen Rose22 September, 2025
Thought Leadership
From Scarcity to Strategy: Serviced Offices in the UAE
The UAE’s office market is experiencing a surge in demand for serviced office space as businesses seek flexible, cost-effective solutions in one of the world’s tightest markets.
Robert ThomasCharlie Sargent22 September, 2025
