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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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MARKETBEAT- Residential Q4 2025, Dubai, UAE
In 2025, approximately 46,700 units were delivered, in line with prior forecasts.
Prathyusha GurrapuRobert Thomas16 March, 2026
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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
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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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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
