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Abu Dhabi · Market News · 15 October 2026

Abu Dhabi targets AED 235 billion by 2045: real estate stands to gain

On 12 October 2026, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) set out its goal: to attract AED 235 billion in investment and create 130,000 skilled jobs by 2045. Over the same period, foreign direct investment in the emirate's real estate rose 309% year on year in the first half of 2026.

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Dubai · Market News

Lunaya by Zaya in Dubai: 6 reasons to invest in 2026

On 14 October 2026, Lucretia shared six reasons on Instagram to invest in Lunaya, Zaya's new project near Jebel Ali: prices from around €4,500/m², a first phase now on sale and handover in 2029.

14 October 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: 350,000 homes and AED 1.1 trillion in real estate by 2030

On 13 October 2026, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum unveiled AED 2.1 trillion of projects under way in Dubai. The total includes AED 1.1 trillion of real estate investment and around 350,000 homes by 2030, plus more than AED 100 billion for DIFC Phase 2.

14 October 2026

Dubai · Market News

Lunaya by Zaya in Dubai: lagoons, nature and 500 villas

On 13 October 2026, Lucretia presented Lunaya on Instagram: the new off-plan community from Zaya, creator of Al Barari, in partnership with FIVE Group. It offers swimmable lagoons and 65% nature, with an announced price of around €4,500 per m².

13 October 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: 184 branded residence projects, a global record

On 7 October 2026, Global Branded Residences' 2025-2026 annual report named Dubai the world's leading branded residences market: 184 projects, 116 of them in the pipeline, more than double Miami's total.

13 October 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: 37,429 sales in Q3 2026 and the launch of Bay Estate

Our Instagram news roundup of 12 October 2026 looks back on a busy week. Ohana launched phase 2 of Manchester City Yas Residences on 7 October, Nakheel unveiled Bay Estate on Dubai Islands on 6 October, and Dubai recorded 37,429 sales in the third quarter.

12 October 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai Q3 2026: 37,429 sales, off-plan stays ahead

In Q3 2026, Dubai recorded 37,429 property sales worth AED 92.9 billion, according to Dubai Land Department data analysed by Lucretia. Off-plan accounted for 25,441 sales, Dubai South kept the lead, and more than 67% of resales were paid in cash.

12 October 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai Islands: Nakheel launches Bay Estate on Island E (2026)

On 6 October 2026, Nakheel unveiled Bay Estate, the first residential community on Island E at Dubai Islands: around 360 three- and four-bedroom villas and townhouses, plus beachfront and waterfront plots.

10 October 2026

Dubai · Market News

Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina: a 4-bedroom sold on the 91st floor

On 9 October 2026, Lucretia announced the sale by Ralph Bertucci of a 480 m² four-bedroom apartment on the 91st floor of Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina, the Select Group tower. What this transaction says about Dubai's branded residences market.

9 October 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi: The Boring Company to study tunnels (2026)

On 8 October 2026, at LIVEX 2026, the Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) and Elon Musk's The Boring Company signed an agreement to study transport and utility tunnels in the emirate. No route has been announced yet, but the Dubai Loop precedent shows what this kind of project can change.

9 October 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi: an AED 200 million villa sets the UAE record for 2026

A villa in Al Shamkha, Abu Dhabi, sold for AED 200 million on 20 January 2026. According to a Property Finder study published in early October 2026, it is the most expensive property transaction in the UAE this year.

8 October 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai Real Estate: 20 Yes-or-No Questions for an Adviser

On 8 October 2026, Lucretia posted a 60-second Instagram video in which adviser Belen answers 20 yes-or-no questions on Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate. Off-plan, crypto, handover delays, Palm Jebel Ali: here is what investors should take away.

8 October 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai Metro: 29 new stations on the Blue and Gold Lines

On 3 October 2026, Time Out Dubai published the list of 29 future Dubai Metro stations across the Blue Line (2029) and the Gold Line (2032). Here are the districts they serve and what the route means for investors.

7 October 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: 226,885 new residents since January 2026

On 6 October 2026, the Lucretia news bulletin took stock: Dubai has gained 226,885 residents since January, its population now exceeds 4.8 million and the property market recorded nearly €140 billion in transactions over the first nine months of 2026.

6 October 2026

Dubai · Market News

Etihad Rail: Dubai–Abu Dhabi trains sold out from October 2026

Launched on 30 September 2026, Etihad Rail's Dubai–Abu Dhabi passenger service sold out on its very first weekend, 3–4 October. Next up: the Al Dhafra stations on 30 December 2026, then Sharjah on 30 March 2027.

6 October 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi LIVEX 2026: AED 42 billion for quality of life

On 29 September 2026, as the first LIVEX exhibition opened at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport unveiled more than AED 100 billion of projects, including AED 42 billion for phase 2 of the emirate's quality of life strategy.

5 October 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai Tourism 2026: 6.97 Million Visitors and 66% Hotel Occupancy

According to figures released in September 2026 by the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism, Dubai welcomed 6.97 million international visitors between January and August 2026, and hotel occupancy climbed back to 66% in August, up from 36% in March.

3 October 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi: Mid-Island Parkway first phase due in 2027

On 1 October 2026, Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport announced that the first phase of the AED 2.85 billion Mid-Island Parkway will be completed in 2027. The drive between Saadiyat Island and Reem Island or the main island will drop from 25 to 10 minutes.

2 October 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: AED 574 billion in property transactions over nine months in 2026

Published on 1 October 2026 from Dubai Land Department data, the figures show 165,018 real estate transactions worth AED 574.12 billion between January and September 2026. Sales reached around AED 379.4 billion, the second-highest total in the market's history, behind 2025.

1 October 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi: Aldar passes AED 5 billion with Talay and Yas Riva Reserve

On 29 September 2026, Aldar Properties announced more than AED 5 billion ($1.36 billion) in sales across two Abu Dhabi launches: Talay on Saadiyat Island and Yas Riva Reserve on Yas Island. Expatriates and foreign investors account for 69% of buyers.

30 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: 335 home sales above $10 million in 2026

According to an analysis of Dubai Land Department data published by fäm Properties on 27 September 2026, Dubai recorded 335 home sales of at least $10 million between January and August 2026, worth AED 20.37 billion. Palm Jumeirah ranks in the top 3 for both villas and apartments.

29 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai Ranks 3rd in Knight Frank's 2026 Prime Global Cities Index

Published in September 2026, Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index ranks Dubai 3rd worldwide for annual prime price growth to end-June 2026 (+10.9%), and 1st over five years (+155.3%).

28 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: Lucretia focuses on the luxury resale market

On 27 September 2026, Lucretia presented on Instagram its selection of exceptional resale properties in Dubai: villas on Palm Jumeirah, penthouses facing the skyline and architect-designed homes in Dubai Hills Estate.

27 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Yas Island: Miral to invest AED 12bn in Abu Dhabi by 2031

On 14 September 2026, Miral, the developer behind Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, announced a plan worth more than AED 12 billion (USD 3.26 billion) over five years for new hotels and attractions. Disneyland Abu Dhabi is not part of this budget.

27 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Etihad Rail in Dubai: Al Yalayis station opens on 30 September 2026

On 30 September 2026, Etihad Rail opens Dubai Al Yalayis station, near Jumeirah Golf Estates. Abu Dhabi will be around 57 minutes away, and fares will be paid with the RTA Nol card.

26 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi: escrow, cancellations and service charges reformed

In September 2026, law firm A&O Shearman published a series of guides on the reforms affecting every stage of an Abu Dhabi property transaction. For off-plan buyers, three protections stand out: the escrow account, a cancellation scale set by regulation and tighter rules on service charges.

25 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Crestlane at City Walk: Meraas launches a new phase in Dubai

On 24 September 2026, Lucretia presented on Instagram the new phase of Crestlane, Meraas's off-plan development at City Walk, Dubai: one- to three-bedroom apartments, four-bedroom duplexes and five-bedroom penthouses.

24 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai Square, Dubai: air-conditioned parking and a mall opening in 2028

In September 2026, Emaar Properties announced that the car park at Dubai Square Mall, in Dubai Creek Harbour, will be fully air-conditioned. Billed as the world's first "drive-through mall", it is due to open in 2028.

24 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: the 10 tallest towers under construction in 2026

On 23 September 2026, Lucretia shared on Instagram its top 10 of the tallest towers under construction in Dubai, from Mercedes-Benz Places by Binghatti (341 m) to Burj Azizi (725 m). All ten are due for completion between 2027 and 2031.

23 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi: AED 70.4bn in Sales in H1 2026 (ADREC Report)

On 18 August 2026, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) released its half-year report: AED 70.4 billion in residential sales over the first half of 2026, with 89% of that value in off-plan.

23 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi Expands Freehold Zones for Foreign Buyers

In July 2026, Abu Dhabi widened the areas where non-resident investors can buy property outright. A strong signal for foreign capital, and fresh opportunities for a UAE real estate portfolio.

23 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: Is Your Property Protected Against Disasters?

In a post published on 22 September 2026 on our Instagram account, Lucretia breaks down the three layers of protection for a Dubai home against a natural disaster: the law, insurance and the State.

22 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: AED 10.67bn in 5 Days, Prices Slip in August 2026

The weekly report published by Edwards & Towers on 18 September 2026 shows AED 10.67 billion in transactions over five days, while the August figures confirm 11,600 sales and the first year-on-year price decline since 2021.

22 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

ISOLA Villa at Pearl Jumeirah: An Exceptional Dubai Villa

On 21 September 2026, Lucretia presented ISOLA Villa on Instagram, a six-bedroom residence by ATARA Development on the private island of Pearl Jumeirah, Dubai.

21 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi Home Sales: Villa Record in August 2026

On 1 September 2026, Projectory's analysis of Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) data recorded 2,162 home sales worth AED 11.79 billion in August 2026, including a monthly villa record.

21 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: 257,000 Rental Contracts in Eight Months of 2026

On 12 September 2026, Arabian Business reported a milestone: Dubai passed 257,000 rental contracts over the first eight months of 2026, with new leases up 19.4% as the market heads for an annual record.

20 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Dubai–Abu Dhabi Property: AED 10.67bn from 7–11 Sept 2026

Between 7 and 11 September 2026, the property market totalled AED 10.67 billion in transactions, including AED 6.78 billion in sales across 2,931 deals, according to official figures released on 12 September 2026.

19 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai Mortgage Rates: Steady Through 2026

On 17 September 2026, The National reports that UAE mortgage rates held steady this year, despite a 75 basis point cut in benchmark rates during 2025.

18 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi: real estate transactions up 76.6% in 12 months

On 17 September 2026, at the opening of the IREIS show at ADNEC, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre reported a 76.6% rise in the value of real estate transactions over twelve months.

17 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: AED 523bn in Real Estate Transactions Over 8 Months in 2026

As of 16 September 2026, Dubai has totalled AED 523.44 billion in real estate transactions over the year's first eight months — roughly 57% of the value recorded across all of 2025.

16 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Aldar Launches Talay at Marsa Al Saadiyat: 351 Villas

On 7 September 2026, Aldar unveiled Talay, the first residential release within the Marsa Al Saadiyat masterplan, with 351 exclusive villas going on sale from 23 September 2026.

15 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Sobha Sanctuary: 50 Billion AED Master Plan in Dubai

On 10 September 2026, Sobha Realty launched Sobha Sanctuary, a 50 billion AED master plan off Al Ain Road — the largest single project in its history, with villas from 3.99 million AED.

14 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi: Off-Plan Mortgages Become a Reality

On 13 September 2026, the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC) confirmed a framework allowing off-plan property to be financed by mortgage during construction, once 50% of the price is paid.

13 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: AED 10.67 Billion in Transactions in 5 Days

Between 7 and 11 September 2026, Dubai's property market recorded AED 10.67 billion in transactions, according to the Dubai Land Department. Sales led the way with AED 6.78 billion.

12 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

The Wadi: 3,950 Homes on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi

On 10 September 2026, Cosmo Developments launched The Wadi, a AED 6 billion mixed-use community on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, with 3,950 homes along the Yas Canal.

11 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: Burj Khalifa, JBR and Town Square Prices Fall in 2026

According to the Khaleej Times (12 August 2026), Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah Beach Residence and Town Square recorded the steepest annual apartment price drops in Dubai in July 2026.

10 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Aldar Launches Sei Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi: Sales Open September 16

On 7 September 2026, Aldar unveiled Sei Saadiyat, a wellness-focused residential project in Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Cultural District, with its first phase going on sale from 16 September 2026.

9 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai Home Sales in August 2026: Premium Segment Accelerates

On 1 September 2026, Projectory's analysis of Dubai Land Department data reported 11,147 home sales in August, worth AED 21.43 billion: a market tilting towards the top end.

8 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Aldar launches Sei Saadiyat: 778 homes in Abu Dhabi

On 7 September 2026, Aldar Properties unveiled Sei Saadiyat, a 778-home wellness-focused project in the Saadiyat Cultural District. The 265-unit first phase goes on sale on 16 September.

7 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Palm Jumeirah Villa Sells for AED 260M: New Prime Record

On 1 September 2026, a six-bedroom villa in the Ayumi project on Palm Jumeirah sold for AED 260 million, opening the month with a record for Dubai's ultra-luxury segment.

6 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

EIBOR on 3 September 2026: the benchmark for mortgage costs

The official EIBOR fixing published by the Central Bank of the UAE on 3 September 2026 stood at 4.00% over three months, the rate most widely used to reset mortgages.

5 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai 2026: Heading Toward 120,000 Home Handovers

On 1 September 2026, Dubai Land Department data confirm a pipeline of around 120,000 homes due for handover over the year — a supply peak that calls for sharper property selection.

4 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi: rental growth slows to 12% in 2026

On 1 September 2026, REIDIN data show that annual residential rent growth in Abu Dhabi eased from 21.8% in December 2025 to 12.0% in April 2026.

3 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Dubai: interest-free monthly rent launched by the DLD in 2026

In September 2026, the Dubai Land Department is rolling out its "Rent Now, Pay Later" service, letting eligible tenants spread their annual rent over twelve interest-free instalments, with the landlord paid in advance by a partner bank.

2 September 2026

Abu Dhabi · Market News

Abu Dhabi: 2026 Sales Already Surpass 2025

As of 1 September 2026, Abu Dhabi's property market posts a record first half: AED 70.4 billion in residential sales, eight newly approved investment zones and 71,000 homes expected by 2030.

1 September 2026

Dubai · Market News

Select Group: The Developer Behind Six Senses Marina in Dubai

In a 28 August 2026 post on our Instagram account, we take a closer look at Select Group, a Dubai developer founded in 2002, and its portfolio of waterfront residences.

28 August 2026

Dubai · Market News

Lunaya by Zaya: a 3-bedroom lagoon-view apartment sold in Dubai

On 26 August 2026, Lucretia announced the sale of a 3-bedroom apartment on the 5th floor with a lagoon view in the Lunaya project, developed by Zaya and Five in Dubai.

26 August 2026

Paris · Market News

Qiddiya to invest €6bn near Paris: what it changes

On 24 August 2026, France and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding for three theme parks near Cergy-Pontoise, led by Qiddiya: €6 billion and 22,000 jobs announced.

25 August 2026

Dubai · Market News

Al Barari: Dubai's Greenest District to Invest In

On 24 August 2026, on our Instagram account, Lucretia filmed Al Barari, a villa community in south-east Dubai whose prices have risen sharply over three years.

24 August 2026

Dubai · Market News

AHS Properties Buys the Shangri-La in Dubai

In an August 22, 2026 post on our Instagram account, Lucretia looks back at AHS Properties' acquisition of Dubai's Shangri-La hotel, led by Abbas Sajwani, and the "buy, renovate, resell" strategy behind it.

22 August 2026

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6 October 2026

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6 October 2026

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