Dubai saw a 37.4% year-on-year increase during the first half of this year in the number of licensed buildings, reflecting continued momentum in urban development and sustained confidence in Dubai’s real estate market, according to Arabian Gulf Properties.
The UAE real estate market continues to evolve towards a more balanced phase following an extended period of exceptionally strong growth, supported by market fundamentals, ongoing investment and economic diversification initiatives, says a Colliers report.
dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has upgraded its existing cargo control centre into a new Cargo Integrated Command Centre (CICC) in Dubai, bringing together technology, operational data and decision-making tools to improve cargo operations across the UAE.
Amali Properties, an ultra-luxury property developer based in Dubai and co-founded by Ali and Amira Sajwani, announced that the AED220 million ($59.9 million) sale of Villa Avatea at Amali Island, The World Islands, ranks among Dubai’s top residential property transactions of 2026.
Object 1 has officially launched Sky Level 1, a mixed-use residential development in District 11, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), strengthening its presence in one of Dubai’s most active residential communities. Scheduled for completion in Q2 2029, Sky Level 1 will feature 420 one-bedroom residences across 35 residential floors, complemented by dedicated office, retail, parking, amenity and rooftop spaces.
Dubai Municipality has opened a new 102-m-long landmark bridge at Mushrif National Park, enabling an uninterrupted and safer mountain biking journey through the emirate’s largest forest and adding a distinctive new feature to one of the city’s leading outdoor and nature destinations.
The majority of homes currently under construction in Dubai have already been sold, with a new report showing absorption rates of 90%-100% for thousands of apartments and villas to be completed this year.
Casagrand, one of India's leading real estate developers with more than 22 years of delivery experience and over 200 completed and ongoing projects, today outlined plans to develop more than 6 million sq ft of premium residential and mixed-use space in Dubai over the next three years.
The Airport Show 2026, taking place in Dubai in October, will focus on the tectonic transformation towards digital and green technologies in the airport industry.
Dubai’s real estate sector recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026 with a total of 104 projects completed, compared to 75 during the first half of 2025, representing an increase of more than 38.7%.
