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Branded Residences in Dubai: Where the Brand Ends and the Operator Begins
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Automation and Rising Selectivity in Dubai’s Industrial Market
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The experiential economy is redefining urban development across the Middle East.
P.P. Varghese • 2025-05-07
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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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Sustainability, once a peripheral consideration in industrial development, is becoming a central determinant of long-term value.
Robert Thomas • Tilana Kruger • 2025-04-29
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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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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
Market Beats
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
Thought Leadership
In Dubai’s urban development landscape, the strategy of clustering - concentrating interconnected businesses within a specific geographic area - has emerged as a powerful catalyst for innovation, efficiency, and economic growth.
Robert Thomas • Charlie Sargent • P.P. Varghese • 2025-03-13
Market Beats
Soaring demand and limited supply defined 2024, breaking records in both residential and office markets, with further increases expected in 2025. Increased supply pipeline and regulatory updates set to create more balance in specific areas by 2026/2027.
2025-01-30
Market Beats
Dubai’s office market is experiencing record growth, with demand outstripping supply as city-wide occupancy rates reach 92% and rents rise by 22% year-on-year. Upward pressure on rents and occupancy levels is expected to continue in the near-term.
2025-01-24
Market Beats
Abu Dhabi’s office market continues to experience robust growth, marked by a significant increase in occupancy levels. Demand is primarily driven by the banking, finance, and hydrocarbons sectors, maintaining prime and Grade A occupancy at 95%, supported by stable rental rates and strong competition for Grade A spaces.
2025-01-24
