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Industrial Trends to Watch in 2026: A UAE Outlook

The UAE enters 2026 with an industrial market increasingly shaped by the specifications occupiers need to run efficient, technology-enabled operations.

Ben RoseRobert Thomas • 2025-12-16

Thought Leadership • UAE

Dubai Retail’s Next Chapter: A Market Expanding in All Directions

Dubai’s retail sector is entering 2026 with a level of depth and momentum that places it among the most resilient and diversified retail markets globally.

Prathyusha Gurrapu • 2025-12-05

Thought Leadership • UAE

Abu Dhabi’s Industrial Market: Why More Occupiers Are Re-Evaluating Where They Base Operations

Industrial activity in Abu Dhabi has accelerated sharply, with many companies reassessing whether their current locations still support their operational and cost objectives.

David Short • 2025-11-24

Thought Leadership • UAE

Abu Dhabi’s Maturing Urban Story

From stability to magnetism in the UAE’s most deliberate growth market

Prathyusha Gurrapu • 2025-11-11

Thought Leadership • UAE

Abu Dhabi Office Market: Plan Early or Pay Later

Abu Dhabi’s office market has entered one of its tightest cycles in more than a decade. Citywide vacancy now sits at just 8.3%, with Grade A space almost fully absorbed.

Prathyusha Gurrapu • 2025-11-05

Thought Leadership • UAE

The Shift Owners Can No Longer Ignore

From “asset-light” to “asset-right” in Gulf hospitality

P.P. Varghese • 2025-10-28

Thought Leadership • UAE

Advisory Behind the Master Plan

How commercial logic turns vision into value

P.P. Varghese • 2025-10-21

Thought Leadership • UAE

Neighbourhood Retail: Small Format, Strong Fundamentals

While large-format retail dominates the headlines, smaller, community-based retail is quietly outperforming across many parts of the UAE.

Warren Krawchuk • 2025-10-09

Thought Leadership • UAE

Balancing Capital and Land Supply in the UAE

In North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, private equity and institutional funds have swung back into fundraising mode, with volumes now surpassing the troughs of 2023–24.

Ben Rose • 2025-10-02

Thought Leadership • UAE

Micro Offices, Macro Experience: Why Dubai is Reimagining the Workplace

Globally, workplace research shows a mixed picture.

Ben MohammedEdward Macura • 2025-09-24

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Marketbeats • UAE

UAE Office Leasing Guide 2026

The definitive reference for occupiers, landlords and investors navigating the UAE office market this year. Whether you're negotiating your first UAE lease, renewing in a tightening market, or assessing a portfolio acquisition, the guide gives you the standards, ranges and rules that drive every conversation at the table.
Prathyusha Gurrapu • 2026-05-14
MARKETBEAT- Office Q1 2026, Dubai, UAE (image)
Marketbeats • UAE

MARKETBEAT- Office Q1 2026, Dubai, UAE

Dubai’s office market continues to face a structural shortage of institutional-grade space, following a prolonged period of muted completions over the past four years.
Prathyusha GurrapuRobert Thomas • 2026-04-27
MARKETBEAT- Residential Q1 2026, Dubai, UAE (image)
Marketbeats • UAE

MARKETBEAT- Residential Q1 2026, Dubai, UAE

Dubai’s residential market recorded about 8,100 units delivered in Q1 2026, keeping completions broadly on track.
Spoorthi BadariPrathyusha Gurrapu • 2026-04-27