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Dubai Retail’s Next Chapter: A Market Expanding in All Directions (image)
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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 Gurrapu • 2025-12-05
Dubai Annual Retail Market Update 2025/2026 (image)
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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 Gurrapu • 2025-12-04

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UAE Industrial Market 2024

Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s warehousing and industrial markets are seeing significant development, with rental rates rising and strong demand seen in key hubs.

Prathyusha Gurrapu • 2025-05-26

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Rethinking Value in a Maturing Market

As Dubai’s office stock matures, selective repositioning is beginning to emerge as a practical strategy.

David Abood • 2025-05-19

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What Disney’s Arrival Signals for Abu Dhabi Real Estate

Disney’s announcement of a new theme park on Yas Island marks a significant expansion of Abu Dhabi’s development narrative.

P.P. Varghese • 2025-05-19

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Watch: Global Capital to Drive Demand Shifts in the UAE

The UAE has set a target of AED240 Billion (US$65 bn) in foreign direct investment (FDI) by 2031, and it’s set to reshape the real estate market.

P.P. Varghese • 2025-05-09

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The Experiential Economy: A Middle Eastern Perspective

The experiential economy is redefining urban development across the Middle East.

P.P. Varghese • 2025-05-07

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What US Trade Policy Could Mean for UAE Retail

The ripple effects of US tariff policy are creating unexpected dynamics in UAE retail real estate.

P.P. Varghese • 2025-05-07

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Sustainable Industrial Real Estate: A New Value Benchmark for Dubai

Sustainability, once a peripheral consideration in industrial development, is becoming a central determinant of long-term value.

Robert ThomasTilana Kruger • 2025-04-29

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What Trump’s Tariff Revival Could Mean for Real Estate in the UAE

Tariff policy may be decided in Washington, but its effects are felt globally and for commercial real estate in the Middle East, the implications could be significant.

P.P. Varghese • 2025-04-21

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Beyond Global Chains: How Local F&B Brands Are Reshaping Dubai’s Retail Market

Dubai’s F&B landscape is shifting. Where international chains once dominated, local, home-grown concepts are increasingly leading consumer preference and redefining retail destinations.

Warren Krawchuk • 2025-04-15

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Abu Dhabi Annual Market Update 2024/2025

Abu Dhabi real estate hits record highs as demand outpaces supply. Rising sales, record rents, and tight office space define Abu Dhabi’s real estate market.

2025-03-13