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Dubai’s residential property market recorded more than 57,300 sales in the first four months of 2026, as off-plan transactions continued to dominate activity. According to Cavendish Maxwell, almost 42,500 off-plan properties were purchased between January and April, including 10,231 in April. Off-plan properties accounted for 74 per cent of all residential sales during the four-month period. April recorded 13,082 total residential […]

Dubai, UAE – Dubai’s residential real estate market recorded more than 57,300 sales between January and April 2026, with transactions in the off-plan sector rising 3.3% year-on-year, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. Almost 42,500 off-plan properties were purchased in the first four months of the year, including 10,231 in April. The off-plan sector continues to dominate […]

Dubai has scrapped the minimum property value requirement for investor residency visas and cut thresholds for joint owners. The move expands access to residency in the emirate, opening the door to smaller investors and is likely to boost demand in more affordable segments. Under rules published by the Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) Cube Center, anyone who solely owns property in […]

Ras Al Khaimah’s real estate market recorded AED12.4bn ($3.38bn) in residential property sales across 6,600 transactions in 2025, as prices and rental rates continued to rise despite a slowdown in new project launches, according to Cavendish Maxwell. The emirate’s market remained underpinned by strong fundamentals, with sustained investor demand, population growth and an expanding pipeline of developments supporting long-term growth. Off-plan […]

Ras Al Khaimah’s residential property market recorded AED12.4bn ($3.4bn) in home sales across 6,600 transactions in 2025, underlining continued investor interest in the northern emirate. The performance reflects sustained demand for emerging lifestyle destinations, waterfront developments, and competitively priced housing options. Off-plan properties dominated the market, accounting for around 85% of all residential transactions. This trend highlights a growing preference […]

Annual hotel revenues in Oman reached OMR 297.3 million ($772 million) in 2025—a new annual record and a year-on-year increase of more than 22%, according to Cavendish Maxwell, a real estate advisory and property consultancy. Oman’s hotels welcomed 2.4 million guests last year, up nearly 11% compared to 2024. Average occupancy grew 13.6% to reach almost 57%, while average room […]

Muscat – Annual hotel revenues in Oman reached OMR297.3 million (US$772 million) in 2025 – a new annual record and a year-on-year increase of more than 22%, says the real estate advisory and property Consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. Oman’s hotels welcomed 2.4 million guests last year, up nearly 11% compared to 2024. Average occupancy grew 13.6% to reach almost 57%, while average room rates […]

Dubai’s residential property market recorded 44,100 transactions in the first quarter of 2026, driven by continued growth in the off-plan segment, according to Cavendish Maxwell. The total number of residential transactions rose 4.2 per cent year-on-year between January and March. Off-plan sales, which accounted for 73 per cent of all transactions during the quarter, increased 10.3 per cent compared with the […]

Dubai’s residential real estate market maintained steady momentum in the first quarter of 2026, recording more than 44,000 transactions as strong off-plan demand continued to offset a slowdown in ready-home activity amid regional geopolitical uncertainty. According to Cavendish Maxwell, the emirate registered 44,100 residential sales between January and March, marking a 4.2 per cent increase compared with the same period […]

Dubai, UAE – Dubai’s residential real estate market recorded 44,100 transactions in Q1 2026, says leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell. The off-plan segment, which accounted for 73% of sales between January and March, grew 10.3% year-on-year. Overall, the total sales of both off-plan and ready properties were up 4.2% compared to Q1 2025, although the ready segment […]