UAE Real Estate Weekly Highlights –2 Jan–8 Jan 2026
New D3 masterplan boosts Dubai’s design and innovation ambitions (5th January 2026)
Dubai-based developer Meraas has unveiled a major residential expansion at Dubai Design District (D3), spanning 18 Mn Sqft between Downtown Dubai and Dubai Creek. The enhanced masterplan introduces a waterfront neighborhood with canal-front homes, cultural venues, retail, hospitality, green spaces and walkable streets. A central feature is the pedestrian-first Design Line linking the district. Targeting LEED Silver certification, the project emphasizes sustainability and lifestyle living. Recent sell-outs at Atélis and strong demand for The Edit highlight buyer confidence, with prices in D3 typically starting around AED 2 Mn.
Read more at Dubai Design District, D3, residential masterplan revealed: Water-front homes, work-live communities | Gulf News
PropTech Connect brings global real estate tech leaders to Dubai (5th January2026)
Dubai will host the Middle East debut of PropTech Connect in February 2026, marking a major milestone in the emirate’s push to lead digital transformation in real estate. Organized in partnership with the Dubai Land Department, the event will take place from February 4 to 5 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai and is expected to attract more than 3,000 participants, representing over 1,500 companies from real estate, technology and venture capital. The conference will bring together developers, owners, brokers, PropTech firms, AI specialists and investors, with thousands of one-to-one meetings facilitated over two days.
Read more at Dubai to host PropTech Connect Middle East in February 2026 | Gulf News
Dubai Land Department launches Ejari awareness campaign for renters (6th January 2026)
The Dubai Land Department has launched a new public awareness campaign to help residents better understand the Ejari system as rental activity remains strong across Dubai. Branded “Step by Step,” the initiative explains key Ejari services in simple language, including contract registration and cancellation, certificate downloads, rental increase calculations, notifications and lease termination procedures. The campaign aims to reduce disputes, improve transparency and cut repeated inquiries by guiding tenants, landlords and brokers through official digital channels. With Ejari registration mandatory for essential services, DLD said clear guidance is vital to ensuring a stable, well-regulated rental market.
Read more at Dubai renters urged to check Ejari procedures as new awareness drive rolls out | Gulf News
Ajman sees 1,623 property deals as demand accelerates (7th January 2026)
The Emirate of Ajman recorded 1,623 real estate transactions worth AED 2.78 Bn in December, representing a 22% increase compared to the same month in 2024. According to the Ajman Real Estate Index, Al Jurf Industrial 2 registered the highest transaction value at AED 28 Mn. Mortgage activity remained strong, with 198 transactions exceeding AED 339.8 Mn. Department of Land and Real Estate Regulation said the surge reflects growing direct demand and investor confidence. Emirates City Ajman led major developments, while Al Helio 2 emerged as the most traded neighborhood, underlining sustained momentum in Ajman’s real estate market.
Read more at Ajman real estate transactions hit $757mln in December, up 22% | Zawya
BCD Global chooses Dubai to lead next phase of global expansion (8th January 2026)
BCD Global, the international expansion arm of BCD Group, has announced its entry into the Middle East, establishing Dubai as its regional headquarters. Backed by more than 70 years of experience and over 155 Mn sqft of developments across seven countries, the group said the UAE offers economic stability, regulatory clarity and long-term urban vision. From Dubai, BCD Global will lead international growth across infrastructure-led asset classes including healthcare, hospitality and senior living. The move aligns with strong population growth and rising demand for institutional-quality, future-ready developments across the UAE.
Read more at Indian real estate group BCD Global enters Middle East market | Zawya
Dubai property transactions surged 31% in value in 2025 (8th January 2026)
Dubai’s property sector closed in 2025 with record-breaking performance, cementing its status as one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets. According to a reports, the emirate recorded 215,700 sales transactions worth AED 686.8 Bn, representing year-on-year growth of 18.7% in volume and 30.9% in value. December alone saw sales worth AED 63.1 Bn, underlining sustained momentum. Data from DXB Interact shows strong gains across both primary and secondary markets, supported by rising prices and accelerated construction activity. Primary sales reached AED 448.1 Bn, while re-sales totaled AED 238.8 Bn. Apartments, villas, commercial units and plots all posted robust growth. Developers delivered 42,784 units during the year, with leading contributions from Emaar, Binghatti and Azizi. The performance reflects strong investor confidence, diversified global demand and a well-aligned supply pipeline heading into 2026.
Read more at Dubai’s property sector rounds off 2025 with record sales | Zawya
