UAE Real Estate Weekly Highlights –9 Jan–15 Jan 2026
Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition 2026 to showcase 200+ property projects in Sharjah (9th January 2026)
The Sharjah Real Estate Exhibition (Acres 2026) will take place from January 21st to 24th at Expo Centre Sharjah under the patronage of HH Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi. Organized by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, the event will showcase more than 200 residential, commercial and industrial projects from leading UAE developers. Spanning over 10,000 sqm and expecting 15,000 visitors, Acres will feature new launches, flexible payment plans and financing solutions, alongside expert panel discussions on market trends, regulation, and emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain.
Read more at Top Sharjah real estate expo opens this month with 200+ projects | Zawya
Tiger Downtown Ajman Phase One opens with Orchid Towers (12th January2026)
UAE developer Tiger Properties has launched Tiger Downtown Ajman, a US$10 Bn lagoon-front master community in the Al Alia district. Designed as a city within a city, the project spans 5 Mn sqm and includes 76 buildings organized around a central lagoon. Phase one, Orchid Towers, features six residential towers with apartments, duplexes and penthouses, priced from about AED 420,000 under a 70/30 payment plan. The development will offer extensive amenities, retail and commercial space, with Orchid Towers handover targeted for Q4 2028.
Read more at Tiger Properties unveils $10bln lagoon-front ‘premium city’ in Ajman | Zawya
Abu Dhabi property market ends 2025 on strong growth trajectory (12th January 2026)
Abu Dhabi’s property market closed in 2025 on a strong note, supported by sustained year-on-year growth across sales, rentals and off-plan activity. Ready properties saw solid demand in luxury, mid-tier and affordable segments, with notable price gains in Yas Island and Al Reef. Luxury buyers focused on Yas Island, Saadiyat Island and Al Raha Beach, while Al Reem Island and Masdar City led mid-range demand. The rental market also recorded steady growth across apartments and villas. Off-plan properties remained a key driver, offering diverse inventory and long-term investment appeal. Overall transaction values exceeded AED164 Bn, underlining strong investor confidence in the capital’s real estate market.
Read more at Abu Dhabi property market closes 2025 on a high note | Zawya
Ministry of Finance launches Federal Real Estate Assets Platform (13th January 2026)
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has launched the Federal Government Real Estate Assets Platform, a centralized digital system to document and manage federal real estate assets with enhanced transparency and efficiency. Introduced in line with Federal Decree-Law No. 35 of 2023, the platform enables unified registration, monitoring and updating of asset data across federal entities. Attended by senior officials including Younis Haji AlKhoori, the launch highlighted the role of AI and automation in asset governance. The platform supports digital transformation, improves data accuracy, streamlines procedures and strengthens decision-making, marking a major step in modernizing federal asset management.
Read more at UAE: Ministry of Finance launches ‘Federal Government Real Estate Assets Platform’ | Zawya
Dubai property market records strongest performance to date (13th January 2026)
Dubai’s real estate sector recorded its strongest performance in 2025, achieving more than 270,000 transactions valued at AED 917 Bn, a 20% annual increase. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised the sector’s evolution into a mature, sustainable market built on transparency, regulation and long-term planning. Total real estate activity exceeded 3.11 Mn investments surpassed AED 680 Bn, supported by a growing and increasingly diverse investor base.
Read more at Dubai’s real estate market records new historic milestone with transactions exceeding $250bln in 2025 | Zawya
Ras Al Khaimah real estate records strong growth in 2025 (13th January 2026)
Ras Al Khaimah’s real estate market posted strong growth in 2025, supported by rising demand for integrated residential and tourism-led developments. Al Hamra Village led performance in the villa segment, with average prices per square foot rising by about 42%, while five-bedroom villas surpassed AED14 Mn, reflecting sustained buyer interest. The apartment segment also recorded double-digit growth, with prices climbing more than 30% in Al Hamra Village and around 21% on Al Marjan Island. Growth was supported by new residential supply across projects such as Royal Breeze, Al Hamra Marina Residences and Bab Al Bahr Residences.
Read more at Ras Al Khaimah property market records strong growth | Zawya
AHS Properties revives landmark tower on Sheikh Zayed Road (13th January 2026)
Luxury developer AHS Properties is revitalizing a long-abandoned tower, the “Big Ben” of Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road, transforming it into AHS Tower, a next-generation Grade A commercial landmark. Acquired in 2024, the strategy shifted in 2025 following new freehold regulations allowing strata sales, with nearly 95% of units now sold. Overlooking DIFC, the Museum of the Future and Burj Khalifa, the 328-metre, 69-storey tower is designed by Killa Design. Featuring premium offices, hospitality-style amenities and wellness spaces, the project reflects strong demand for high-quality commercial real estate in prime Dubai locations.
Read more at AHS Properties’ bold transformation of Dubai’s ‘Big Ben’ tower delivers $600m in sales | Gulf News
Dubai Creek Tower project gains fresh momentum (13th January 2026)
Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar has announced that the construction tender for Dubai Creek Tower will be launched within the next three months. Speaking at the Dubai International Project Management Forum 2026, he said the landmark’s design has been revised several times, resulting in a refined new concept focused on visual identity and aesthetics. Planned as a centerpiece of Dubai Creek Harbor, the project’s revival signals renewed momentum after a pause in construction. The tender is expected to attract major global contractors and reflects growing confidence in Dubai’s long-term real estate, tourism and urban development outlook.
Read more at Emaar to launch tender for Dubai Creek Tower within three months | Gulf News
Deca Properties begins construction of Avana Residences in JVC (14th January 2026)
Deca Properties has commenced construction of Avana Residences, a wellness-led residential project in Jumeirah Village Circle. Piling works are underway following a recent groundbreaking ceremony, marking the shift to active construction. Scheduled for completion in Q4 2027, the development will offer studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Federal Engineering Consultants has been appointed as master consultants, while interiors are designed by Aviva Collective Design House. The project features wellness-focused amenities including a rooftop pool, fitness and yoga spaces, padel court, family facilities and EV charging, reinforcing Deca’s focus on livable, future-ready communities.
Read more at Deca starts work on prime JVC residential development | Zawya
Al Mamsha welcomes Sharjah’s first Palace Residences development (15th January 2026)
Alef Group has launched Palace Residences Al Mamsha, a luxury branded residential project developed with Emaar Hospitality, marking the debut of the Palace Residences brand in Sharjah. Valued at AED 500 Mn, the development offers one- to three-bedroom apartments within two interlocking towers featuring contemporary design and premium finishes. Located in the Al Mamsha district along University City Road, the project emphasizes wellness, walkability and cultural integration. Residents will enjoy branded hospitality services, extensive lifestyle amenities and a pedestrian-friendly environment, reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a destination for refined, service-led urban living.
Read more at Dubai records strongest residential year in 2025; nets $149bln in sales | Zawya
Tomorrow World and OCTA Properties form strategic development partnership (15th January 2026)
Tomorrow World Real Estate Development has signed a strategic partnership with OCTA Properties to deliver next-generation residential and mixed-use developments across Dubai. The collaboration brings together design-led development and development management expertise, with an initial focus on a marina-front project at Dubai Islands featuring approximately 132 branded waterfront units and promenade retail. Tomorrow World, established in 2022, holds 10 fully owned plots and has announced a development pipeline exceeding AED 8 Bn GDV, with more than 20 projects planned between 2026 and 2028, reinforcing its long-term commitment to creating future-ready, high-quality urban destinations.
Binghatti and Mercedes-Benz unveil world’s first Mercedes-Benz Branded city in Dubai and Binghatti’s first master-planned community (15th January 2026)
Following the global success of their first collaboration, Binghatti and Mercedes-Benz have reunited to launch Mercedes-Benz Places | Binghatti City, the world’s first Mercedes-Benz branded city and Binghatti’s first master-planned community. Valued at AED 30 Bn and spanning over 10 Mn sqft in Nad Al Sheba, the development comprises 12 architecturally unified towers delivered in three phases, offering residences from studios to five-bedroom homes anchored by a signature spiraling tower. The landmark project was unveiled at a large-scale event in Meydan attended by 25,000 guests, featuring cinematic drone, laser, and fireworks displays alongside the regional debut of Mercedes-Benz’s VISION ICONIC concept. Designed around a central Grand Promenade and supported by extensive lifestyle, wellness, and sporting amenities, the masterplan represents a new benchmark for branded living in Dubai, merging automotive design philosophy with city-scale architectural ambition.
