Dubai Office Rents Steady as Leasing Eases

Dubai office rents remained steady in the third quarter of 2026, even as leasing activity slowed, according to a Savills report published on 15 October. The consultancy put average market rent at AED241 per square foot. Approximately 20,200 office rental transactions were recorded between July and September, compared with 21,900 in the preceding quarter. Savills […]
Aldar Plans New Dubai Villa Launch by End-2026

Aldar plans to introduce a large villa and townhouse community in Dubai before the end of 2026, according to an interview with Aldar Development chief executive Jonathan Emery published by The National on October 14. The scheme will be developed with Dubai Holding and would follow Haven, Athlon and The Wilds. The interview provides an […]
Rove Home Meydan Horizon Breaks Ground in Dubai

Construction has started on Rove Home Meydan Horizon in Dubai, bringing a 190-home branded residential project into its construction phase. ALAIN announced the groundbreaking in a report published by Emirates News Agency on October 13, 2026. The project sits in Meydan Horizon, within Mohammed bin Rashid City, and marks the first residential collaboration between ALAIN […]
Savills: Dubai Home Launches Fall 64%

Dubai developers launched about 50,000 homes in the first nine months of 2026, roughly 64% fewer than in the same period a year earlier, according to Savills’ Q3 residential report, published on October 12. Only around 5,000 units were launched during the third quarter. Launches measure homes brought to market. They are distinct from registered […]
Allsopp Dubai Q3 Sales: Why Deal Mix Matters

Allsopp & Allsopp’s Q3 report shows a higher average deal value as luxury sales gain share. Here is what its Dubai sample can and cannot show.
Dubai Islands Shoreline Works Contract Awarded

Dubai Islands shoreline works will upgrade 3km of coast and add 320m of beach near Bay Villas. Nakheel targets completion in Q4 2027.
Dubai Shared Housing Guide Sets Rules for Owners

Dubai’s shared housing guide sets bedroom standards, approved areas and compliance requirements for owners and property managers.
Skylight Mall Dubai Plans 2027 Opening

Dubai Retail announces Skylight Mall on Al Khail Road, with more than 360 stores and a planned 2027 opening.
Dubai CommerCity Plans AED1.8bn Expansion

Dubai CommerCity’s second phase will expand its commercial and logistics capacity, with delivery planned between early 2027 and late 2028.
Reportage Launches 234 Homes in Meydan Horizon
Reportage’s first two projects in Meydan Horizon bring a combined 234 planned residences to the Dubai district.
Dubai Commercial Sales Reach AED25.1bn

Dubai office and shop sales totalled a reported AED25.1bn in January–September 2026. Off-plan offices accounted for about 80% of office sales value, making the mix of transactions important for buyers.
Burj Azizi Selects KONE for 59 Elevators

KONE will supply Burj Azizi’s elevator and escalator systems under an appointment announced on 1 October. The equipment package provides a specific milestone to track as the planned Dubai tower progresses.

