Commercial Valuation
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3 June 2026
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 […]
29 April 2026
Dubai is one of the world’s most visited cities, underpinned by its position as a global hub and the constant flow of international visitors. In 2025, the city welcomed more than 19 million tourists, highlighting the massive scale of demand across the hospitality sector.
15 April 2026
Oman’s hospitality sector delivered a strong performance in 2025, supported by continued growth in tourism demand and improving connectivity. Airport traffic reached 14.9 million passengers, up 2.8% year-on-year, reflecting steady recovery momentum and enhanced route networks. This translated into solid hotel performance, with the 3–5-star segment welcoming approximately 2.4 million guests, a 10.8% increase compared to 2024, supported by both domestic and international segments, contributing to greater demand diversification.
13 April 2026
Dubai's retail and warehouse sectors demonstrated resilience and growth in 2025, supported by strong fundamentals including record tourism, population growth, and rising e-commerce activity. Both sectors, however, faced tightening supply conditions that shaped market dynamics throughout the year.
The retail sector experienced robust growth in 2025, with sales transaction values rising 48.4% year-on-year to AED 4.6 billion, significantly outpacing the 7.6% increase in transaction volumes. Rental activity showed signs of supply constraint, with new leases declining 15.7% whilst renewals strengthened by 6.5%, as tenants prioritised retaining space in prime locations amid limited availability, pushing rental rates 7.1% higher year-on-year.
23 February 2026
Dubai's office market delivered exceptional performance in 2025, characterised by surging prices, record transaction volumes, and robust rental growth, all supported by strong economic fundamentals and persistent supply constraints. The Emirate's business ecosystem expanded significantly, with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce registering 71,830 new member companies, pushing total active membership to 292,486, a 13.2% increase year-on-year.
