Plant & Machinery

Thought Leadership

21 September, 2026

The Factory Is Moving Back into the City

For decades, cities pushed manufacturing to their outskirts while concentrating homes, offices and services in their urban cores. Today, that model is beginning to reverse.

Abu Dhabi Property Market Displays Resilience Due to Strong Fundamentals and Underlying End-User Demand

Cushman & Wakefield Core has released its H1 2026 Abu Dhabi Mid-Year Market Update, showing a market moving from exceptional growth into a more selective phase.

Abu Dhabi Mid-Year Residential & Office Market Update H1 2026

Abu Dhabi’s property market entered 2026 from a position of strength, and despite a more uncertain regional backdrop, its underlying fundamentals remain resilient. Residential prices and rents have started to moderate after several years of strong growth, while the office market continues to face acute supply constraints, with Prime and Grade A occupancy at around 99%.

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