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Pricing Power Persists in the UAE Prime Office Market (image)
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Pricing Power Persists in the UAE Prime Office Market

Prime office assets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are nearing full occupancy, shifting the market advantage firmly to landlords.
Robert ThomasPrathyusha Gurrapu • 2026-02-25
Branded Residences in Dubai: Where the Brand Ends and the Operator Begins (image)
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Branded Residences in Dubai: Where the Brand Ends and the Operator Begins

Dubai’s branded residences market has reached scale.
Prathyusha GurrapuP.P. Varghese • 2026-02-16

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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

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The Experiential Economy: A Middle Eastern Perspective

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

P.P. Varghese • 2025-05-07

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The Power of Clustering in Driving Success

In Dubai’s urban development landscape, the strategy of clustering - concentrating interconnected businesses within a specific geographic area - has emerged as a powerful catalyst for innovation, efficiency, and economic growth.

Robert ThomasCharlie SargentP.P. Varghese • 2025-03-13

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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

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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