Sales values in Dubai’s residential real estate sector approached AED221.3 billion ($60.26 billion) across almost 79,200 transactions in H1 2026, according to new insight from leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.
A fire broke out at a restaurant on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road on Monday and was brought under control after more than three hours with no injuries reported, said media reports, citing Dubai Civil Defence officials. Cooling operations are currently under way to extinguish remaining hot spots.
Dubai’s real estate market continued to consolidate its position among the strongest property markets worldwide in 2026, supported by a comprehensive range of economic and investment indicators reflecting strong demand, high liquidity, sustained capital inflows and an increasingly advanced regulatory and digital ecosystem, according to W Capital Real Estate Brokerage.
Mashreq Bank has announced record profit before tax of AED4.8 billion ($1.31 billion) for the first half of 2026, up 18% year-on-year, on operating income of AED6.8 billion ($1.85 billion).
The Emirate of Dubai's population reached 4.580 million by the end of 2025, an increase of approximately 332,000 people compared to the end of 2024, representing a growth of 7.5%, it has been revealed.
Dubai added 24,800 new units to its residential real estate inventory in H1 2026, a rise of nearly 38% compared to the same period last year and 12% more than in H2 2025, according to leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.
Arista Properties has officially broken ground on HQ, its flagship commercial development in Al Furjan in Dubai, marking a significant milestone for the project that is scheduled for handover in Q4 2027.
Dubai's economy continued its strong growth trajectory in 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) at current market prices rising to an estimated AED972 billion ($264.67 billion) from AED890 billion in 2024, according to preliminary estimates released as the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment (DDSE) launched the Dubai Economic Survey 2026.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented a package of rapid traffic solutions on Ras Al Khor Road and Al Khail Road, including the addition of new lanes and the upgrade of entry and exit points on both roads. The improvements have boosted road efficiency by 20%.
Dubai-based investment firm Shamal Holding has announced the unveiling of "The Grand", a retail and lifestyle destination at its Nad Al Sheba Gardens development, with the project fully leased ahead of its phased opening from August 19.
