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Dubai’s property market has always moved quickly. Blink, and there’s a new skyscraper or neighbourhood rising from the sand. But lately, something else has been taking shape. Quietly, behind the scenes. And it might change the way real estate works entirely — not just how fast it moves, but how ownership itself is understood. That change? It’s called tokenisation. At its core, tokenisation...

Luxury in Dubai has never been subtle. But in recent years, the definition of luxury has evolved. It's no longer just about marble floors or infinity pools. It’s about identity, lifestyle, and emotional connection. Nowhere is this more visible than in the rise of branded residences. And right now, Dubai is leading this global trend with force. Branded residences are residential properties developed...

Something has shifted in Dubai's property market. It’s no longer just about individual investors buying a second home or overseas families looking for rental yields. Over the past year, the names behind some of the biggest transactions have changed. You won’t always see them in flashy press releases, but they’re there, moving quietly, strategically, and at scale. Wall Street has arrived in...

If you’re thinking about investing in Dubai real estate, location is still the one factor that makes or breaks your return. And in Dubai, few things influence location value more than access to the Metro. The Dubai Metro is more than just a way to get from one place to another. It’s one of the most efficient, clean and affordable public transport systems in the region. For residents, it’s a...

If you’ve been following property developments in Dubai recently, you’ll notice a shift that’s hard to miss. Homes are no longer being sold just on square footage, finishings, or location. The conversation is changing. People are asking different questions. Is the home energy-efficient? Can I control everything from my phone? What’s the long-term environmental impact? Welcome to the new...

A recent report from Fitch has stirred conversations across Dubai’s real estate market. The global ratings agency has forecast a potential 10% to 15% price correction in Dubai’s property sector by late 2025. If you're in the middle of deciding whether to buy, rent, or wait this kind of headline might give you pause. But what does it really mean? And how should you respond? Let’s break it...

Dubai is set to deliver nearly 19,700 new villas in 2025. That sounds like a lot. But if you’re currently searching for a villa - whether to buy or rent, you’ve probably noticed it’s not as easy as expected. So where are all these homes? The answer is straightforward: many of them are already gone. In most cases, villas are sold before construction even begins. Projects launch and units...

If you’ve been paying any attention to the Dubai property market lately, you’ve probably noticed a clear shift: off-plan sales are outpacing everything else. And it’s not a fluke. Investors are no longer waiting for finished homes, they’re buying into projects that haven’t even broken ground yet. Why? Because the market is offering them more flexibility, lower prices, and in many cases, a...