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Long-form guides and market notes from our research desk and senior advisors.

Dubai South and the Al Maktoum Airport: The City's Next Property Hotspot Explained. Quick answer: A 35 billion dollar (AED 128 billion) expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport is turning

Dubai waterfront prices are up 140% in five years. Real 2026 data on premiums, rental yields, top areas and what it means before you buy.

Dubai property sales hit $29.4B in Q2 2026, with off-plan projects continuing to drive market growth and buyer confidence.

More international buyers are completing Dubai property purchases remotely in 2026, secure conveyancing, escrow, and digital documentation are opening the market to overseas investors.

Dubai defied the seasonal slowdown, closing Ramadan 2026 with a record AED 50.1 billion in property sales, the culmination of a four-year climb from AED 21 billion in 2023.

Why Dubai's property market stayed unshaken in March 2026, strategic maturity, resilient 8–9.5% yields, and safe-haven status backed by a dollar-pegged, tax-neutral environment.

Dubai property prices are up ~15% year-on-year in 2026 after a record 270,000 transactions in 2025, with villa communities like Victory Heights up as much as 35%.

DAMAC Hills 2, Jumeirah Village Circle and Dubai Hills Estate top the list for high-ROI 5-bedroom townhouses in Dubai, with yields of up to 9%.

Modern designs, flexible payment plans and escrow protection versus immediate availability and established locations, how to choose between off-plan and secondary property in Dubai.

Everything you need to register your tenancy contract via the Dubai REST app, what Ejari is, the documents you'll need, the AED 175 fee, and tips for a smooth registration.

Dubai's third straight year atop global greenfield FDI, plus the new 10-year Blue Residency visa for environmental contributors, is set to boost capital, talent and housing demand.

A recap of our Prague roadshow on 12–13 April at the International Real Estate Expo, where our consultants shared Dubai property insights with visitors.

Top developers now require 30–50% payment before resale, all but ending residential flipping in Dubai, even as commercial land flipping surges up to 300%.

Palm Jebel Ali was Dubai's best-selling area in Q4 2023 at Dh14.2 billion, with villas selling at premiums of up to 10% as long-term investors bet on the reborn island.

From your residency visa and DREI training to the RERA exam, your broker card, and building a network, a step-by-step guide to becoming a successful real estate agent in Dubai.

Knight Frank data shows Dubai residential prices rose for an 11th straight quarter, up 5% in Q3 2023, with Dubai South apartments up 73% year-on-year.

UAE experts flag the three mistakes inexperienced buyers make, from comparing the wrong homes to overpaying for convenience, and how to avoid overpaying for your next home.

Affordable prices, strong rental demand, family amenities and easy access across the city, the case for investing in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC).

DAMAC turned an ordinary Monday into a Summer Fun Day for our agents, a magic show, refreshing mocktails, a real estate game, and prizes worthy of the brand.

Foreigners can't own property, you need huge capital, the market's oversaturated, we bust ten of the most common myths about investing in Dubai real estate.

Knight Frank's Q1 2023 report shows Palm Jumeirah villa prices up 126% since the pandemic, 14% in Q1 alone, as prime communities keep driving Dubai's luxury market.

Average Dubai rents jumped 24.2% in the year to May. With supply rising in areas like Dubai South and Arjan, could rent-to-own schemes tempt more end-users to buy?

Dubai unveils a new master plan for Palm Jebel Ali, bigger than Palm Jumeirah, with 80+ hotels and resorts, homes for 35,000 families, and a place in the Dubai 2040 urban master plan.

Binghatti and Bugatti bring the world's first Bugatti-branded residences to Business Bay, 182 units, 11 sky-mansion penthouses, and garage-to-penthouse car lifts.

An evening with Damac Properties in Al Majlis, Madinat Jumeirah, a traditional Ramadan suhur that brought our team and industry friends together.

A recap of our Dubai real estate sales event in Slovakia, strong turnout, encouraging sales figures, and the lessons we're taking into future shows.

The property sector is showing no signs of slowing down despite a sharp rise in interest from investors and buyers.

A robust economy, world-class infrastructure, a tax-free environment, diverse property options and booming tourism, the five reasons Dubai remains a haven for real estate investors.

Dubai real estate closed 2022 with a record $72.2 billion in sales, up 61% year-on-year, and a new report expects prices and rents to keep climbing through 2023.

A Romanian business paper on the growing wave of Romanians buying property in Dubai, the tax-free advantages, easy purchase process, and residency by investment, featuring Platinum Square's managing partners.

Zoom Property Insights data on the Dubai areas set to stay popular in 2023. Palm Jumeirah leads apartment price gains, while Emirates Hills tops villa growth.

From the Burj Khalifa fireworks to a desert safari or a yacht party, six of the best ways to ring in New Year's Eve 2022–23 in Dubai.

DAMAC adds two Mediterranean-themed clusters, Venice and Malta, to its water-inspired Lagoons community in Dubai, with gondola rides, canals and lagoon-side living.

Ample space, privacy, peace, freedom to keep pets, and added security, the many perks of renting a villa in Dubai.

Privacy, space, breathtaking views and prestige, why a penthouse in Dubai is both a luxurious home and a smart long-term investment.

Space, privacy, security, freedom to design, and solid long-term returns, why buying a villa in Dubai can be a rewarding investment and lifestyle choice.

Flexibility, low upfront cost, lavish designs and world-class amenities, the many benefits of renting a furnished apartment in Dubai.

For big families and long-term stays, renting a furnished apartment in Dubai offers space, convenience and flexibility while saving time, money and effort.

Location, condition and characteristics, the key factors to weigh when identifying the best commercial property to buy in Dubai.