The prime UAE real estate markets of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have reported strong demand for ultra-luxury residential properties, thus reflecting growing investor confidence and an increasingly selective market where capital is concentrating in key locations and credible developments, said an industry expert.
Dubai’s retail and warehouse sectors demonstrated resilience and growth in 2025, backed by strong fundamentals including record tourism, population boom and e-commerce activity. Both sectors, however, faced tightening supply conditions that shaped market dynamics throughout the year, said a report.
Freedom International Group has launched FIRSTLINE in Dubai as a new hospitality technology platform designed to convert guest engagement and social influence into measurable business growth for high-end restaurants.
Alpha Nero, the Dubai-founded luxury retail fitout and shopfitting specialist, has officially launched a dedicated luxury residential division as demand continues to increase among ultra-prime private residence owners in the UAE and the wider GCC, despite ongoing challenges in the region.
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, is launching scheduled flights between Jeddah and Dubai, and reinstating services between the Saudi capital and Dubai, effective 15 April 2026.
BNW Developments, a leading developer in Ras Al Khaimah, has announced its foray into Dubai's real estate market with the launch of Orvessa Residences by Michel Adam. Strategically located on Sheikh Zayed Road, it features a collection of 92 apartments with a mix of one- to three-bedroom units.
Dubai has restricted foreign airlines to just one daily flight to its airports until May 31 due to the Iran crisis, a Reuters report said citing a Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) letter.
UAE-based Azizi Developments has announced that 98% work has been completed on its prime residential project - Azizi Central - located within the Al Furjan community in Dubai. Set for handover soon, the project features a mix of one- to three-bedroom apartments along with premium amenities.
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, is introducing a targeted package of temporary economic support measures to assist its business and retail community as the region emerges from the current environment.
The UAE has increased fuel prices sharply for April 2026 amid rising oil prices globally, following the Middle East conflict and closure of Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
