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Dubai’s Tokenisation Milestone: What it means for the market

Earlier this month, Dubai completed its second fully tokenised real estate sale through the Dubai Land Department's pilot platform.

P.P. Varghese • 2025-06-12

Thought Leadership • UAE

What the Electric Vehicle Boom Means for Dubai’s Industrial Market

Dubai’s industrial market is starting to feel the ripple effects of the electric vehicle (EV) transition - an emerging trend that could reshape how space is planned, built, and leased.

Prathyusha Gurrapu • 2025-06-09

Thought Leadership • UAE

What Disney’s Arrival Signals for Abu Dhabi Real Estate

Disney’s announcement of a new theme park on Yas Island marks a significant expansion of Abu Dhabi’s development narrative.

P.P. Varghese • 2025-05-19

Thought Leadership • UAE

Rethinking Value in a Maturing Market

As Dubai’s office stock matures, selective repositioning is beginning to emerge as a practical strategy.

David Abood • 2025-05-19

Thought Leadership • UAE

Watch: Global Capital to Drive Demand Shifts in the UAE

The UAE has set a target of AED240 Billion (US$65 bn) in foreign direct investment (FDI) by 2031, and it’s set to reshape the real estate market.

P.P. Varghese • 2025-05-09

Thought Leadership • UAE

What US Trade Policy Could Mean for UAE Retail

The ripple effects of US tariff policy are creating unexpected dynamics in UAE retail real estate.

P.P. Varghese • 2025-05-07

Thought Leadership • UAE

The Experiential Economy: A Middle Eastern Perspective

The experiential economy is redefining urban development across the Middle East.

P.P. Varghese • 2025-05-07

Thought Leadership • UAE

Sustainable Industrial Real Estate: A New Value Benchmark for Dubai

Sustainability, once a peripheral consideration in industrial development, is becoming a central determinant of long-term value.

Robert ThomasTilana Kruger • 2025-04-29

Thought Leadership • UAE

What Trump’s Tariff Revival Could Mean for Real Estate in the UAE

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

Thought Leadership • UAE

Beyond Global Chains: How Local F&B Brands Are Reshaping Dubai’s Retail Market

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

Related Insights

UAE Industrial Market 2024 (image)
Insights • UAE

UAE Industrial Market 2024

Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s warehousing and industrial markets are seeing significant development, with rental rates rising and strong demand seen in key hubs.
Prathyusha Gurrapu • 2025-05-26
Abu Dhabi Annual Market Update 2024/2025 (image)
Insights • UAE

Abu Dhabi Annual Market Update 2024/2025

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
Dubai Annual Market Update 2024/2025 (image)
Insights • UAE

Dubai Annual Market Update 2024/2025

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

Related Marketbeats

MARKETBEAT- Office Q1 2025, Dubai, UAE (image)
Marketbeats • UAE

MARKETBEAT- Office Q1 2025, Dubai, UAE

Dubai continues to experience a supply shortage, with only 0.89 million sq. ft. of new office stock expected in 2025. Major upcoming projects include the Innovation Hub (2025), DIFC Square (2026), and Aldar’s Office Tower (2027). However, strong pre-leasing activity is absorbing much of this future supply. The market is expected to remain undersupplied through 2026, maintaining upward pressure on rents and occupancy. A potential rebalancing may occur from 2027–2028 as more projects are delivered. In response, off-plan strata office sales have surged, with strong transactional activity driven by investor and end-user demand.
Prathyusha Gurrapu • 2025-05-26
MARKETBEAT- Office Q1 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE (image)
Marketbeats • UAE

MARKETBEAT- Office Q1 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Prime and Grade A offices are in high demand. Prime rents range from AED 180–260/sqft/year, while Grade A offices lease for AED 150–180/sqft/year. Quality, location, and efficient layouts continue to support rental strength amid constrained supply.
Prathyusha Gurrapu • 2025-05-26
MARKETBEAT- Office Q4 2024, Dubai, UAE (image)
Marketbeats • UAE

MARKETBEAT- Office Q4 2024, Dubai, UAE

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
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