Geopolitics and hospitality markets For many years, the geopolitical significance of the hospitality industry has been widely recognised.[1] Gulf governments are well aware that hospitality plays a role in the projection of ‘soft power’, for example in the staging of international diplomatic events,[2] as witnessed through the internationally recognised significance of holding COP28 in Dubai.[3] Conversely, geopolitics is no longer […]

Executive Summary Dubai’s office market recorded a strong start to 2026, supported by continued business formation and sustained investor interest. Despite regional tensions escalating in March, business inflows remained resilient, with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce registering 2,709 new member companies during the month alone. This momentum was reflected in DIFC, which attracted 775 new companies across the quarter, with […]

Before buying a property, it is essential to understand its physical condition. This understanding directly affects how the property is valued. Surveyors perform what is often called 'Technical Due Diligence', 'Building Surveys', 'Building Condition Inspections', 'Pre-Acquisition Surveys' or 'Vendor Surveys'. This ensures clients understand what they are paying for and the true value of their investment.

Dubai’s residential real estate market recorded approximately 44,200 sales transactions valued at AED 139.1 billion in Q1 2026, up 4.6% and 21.5% year-on-year respectively. The off-plan segment continued to dominate, accounting for 73% of all transactions, supported by flexible payment plans, developer incentives, and sustained investor participation, with transaction values reaching AED 105.5 billion, up 34.6% year-on-year, notably outpacing volume growth and pointing to a meaningful rise in average transaction values. The ready segment, by contrast, recorded 12,000 transactions valued at AED 33.6 billion, declining 8.7% and 7.0% year-on-year respectively, with March bearing pressure as Ramadan seasonality and geopolitical uncertainty converged.