UAE property markets have entered 2026 with notable momentum, supported by population inflows, resilient tourism, and ongoing capital formation across the federation. Yet beneath the strong headline demand, Dubai is moving into a more delicate phase: a large development pipeline is converging with affordability constraints and shifting buyer preferences, raising the risk of localized oversupply. The result is a market that still looks healthy at the top level, but increasingly requires investors, developers, and lenders to differentiate by location, asset quality, and delivery timing.
Dubai’s property market is posting record transaction volumes and eye-catching price gains, but the story is bigger than one city. Across the world, real estate has expanded into a roughly $393 trillion asset class, shaped by demographics, capital flows, inflation hedging, and evolving lifestyles. Dubai offers a concentrated view of these forces: a highly liquid investment hub where policy choices, international demand, and new development pipelines amplify trends visible across global housing, commercial property, and alternative real estate.
Kuwait City - Nov. 9, 2025. Mabanee Company has expanded financing for The Avenues – Riyadh, securing $1.6 billion (SAR 5.83 billion) to fast-track the landmark mixed-use project in Saudi Arabia’s capital ahead of its Q4 2026 opening.
Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, is rapidly transforming into a major global city that stands out in the Middle East. With ambitious development plans, robust economic diversification, and an increasing focus on culture and technology, Riyadh is positioning itself as a central hub for business, innovation, and tourism. This article explores the key factors that contribute to Riyadh's emergence as the next global city in the region.
Dubai’s housing market is still busy—but it’s starting to behave like a grown-up. Completions are picking up, off-plan sales remain dominant, and rent growth has cooled from the breakneck pace of 2022–24. Several researchers now flag “moderation” across select communities, even as overall demand stays firm.
