The UAE has taken a significant step forward in its long-term residency programme by announcing major new benefits for Golden Visa holders. The move, unveiled during the GITEX Global 2025 event in Dubai, reflects the country’s ambition to not only attract global talent and investment, but also to provide long-standing expatriates and their families with a deeper sense of security and...
Dubai’s real estate market is on hyperdrive. According to recent data, property prices have almost quadrupled since 2021, sending shockwaves through investment circles and household markets alike. Here’s a deep dive into what’s fueling the boom, who’s benefiting, and what risks are on the horizon. Market Snapshot: The Numbers Tell the Story In the first nine months of 2025, real estate...
Abu Dhabi unveils a AED 42 billion plan to build a walkable, car-free city featuring smart technology, green spaces, and human-centered design shaping the UAE’s next-generation lifestyle. A Bold Step Toward the Future Abu Dhabi is redefining what modern cities can look like. With a massive AED 42 billion Liveability Strategy expansion, the capital aims to create a walkable, car-free city focused...
Indian investors are gearing up for a big leap. Thanks to recent regulatory reforms in India, India’s high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and corporate entities are expected to direct approximately AED 73.45 Billion (USD 20 billion) per year into UAE assets, primarily real estate.This comes at a time when Dubai’s property market is witnessing record transaction volumes and rising investor...
The First Time Home Buyer Program, introduced in July 2025 has already generated AED 90 billion in property transactions across July & August. What is the First Time Home Buyer Program? The program is a jointly led initiative by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Key features include: Preferential allocation: Participating developers are required...
Dubai’s real estate market is no stranger to major developments, but Etihad Rail is set to become the ultimate game-changer in 2025. This ambitious UAE-wide rail network is expected to dramatically reshape residential and investment opportunities across the city, according to Hadi Hamra, Managing Partner of Driven Properties. Why Etihad Rail Matters for Dubai Property Market Etihad Rail will...
Dubai’s real estate market kicked off September with a powerful performance. Dubai’s property market recorded an impressive AED 16.86 billion (USD 4.6 billion) in transactions in the first week of September 2025. Sales, mortgages, and gifts highlight strong investor activity across high-value properties like Burj Khalifa offices and Aman Residences, according to the Dubai Land Department. Market...
The UAE has been officially recognized as the world’s most economically stable country, topping a list of 89 nations in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Countries rankings, as reported by Gulf News. This result reflects both hard economic performance and how global decision‑makers perceive the UAE’s resilience and business environment. Why the UAE topped the list Low manufacturing...
Dubai’s commercial property market enjoyed an exceptional first half of 2025, witnessing an 84% year-on-year (YoY) surge in sales value, reaching an impressive AED 5.4 billion across approximately 1,900 deals. The figure marks the strongest half-year performance since 2014. Market Highlights: Impressive Growth Across the Board Transaction volumes jumped 22% YoY, signaling robust demand,...
July 2025 will be remembered as one of Dubai’s most extraordinary months in real estate history.According to Property Finder’s latest market performance report, the emirate recorded AED 63.6 billion (~$17.3 billion) in property transactions, a 27% jump in value and a 24% increase in transaction volume compared to July 2024.From soaring off-plan sales to game-changing tax reforms, Dubai’s property...