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MARKETBEAT- Residential Q1 2026, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi's residential pipeline is entering a stronger delivery phase, with 7,562 units expected across 2026. Q1 completions were limited to Ohana by the Sea's 75 luxury villas, with the schedule heavily backloaded toward the remainder of the year.
27 Apr 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Residential Q1 2026, Dubai, UAE
Dubai’s residential market recorded about 8,100 units delivered in Q1 2026, keeping completions broadly on track.
27 Apr 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Office Q1 2026, Dubai, UAE
Dubai’s office market continues to face a structural shortage of institutional-grade space, following a prolonged period of muted completions over the past four years.
27 Apr 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Office Q1 2026, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi's office market remains structurally undersupplied, with just 48,000 sqm delivered in Q1 2026, all of which was fully pre-let, and a further 25,500 sqm anticipated over the remainder of the year.
27 Apr 2026
Thought Leadership
Navigating Uncertainty in the UAE’s Commercial Real Estate Market
The UAE's real estate markets are operating against a geopolitical backdrop that few would have predicted twelve months ago.
2 Apr 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Office Q4 2025, Dubai, UAE
Dubai’s office market has experienced a prolonged period of muted new supply, with annual completions remaining under 1.0 million sqft per annum over the last four years, reflecting delayed handovers and limited speculative single-owned institutional-grade stock.
16 Mar 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Residential Q4 2025, Dubai, UAE
In 2025, approximately 46,700 units were delivered, in line with prior forecasts.
16 Mar 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Office Q4 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Just 90,000 sqm, barely 2% of stock was handed over in 2025 and another 73,500 sqm is expected to be completed in 2026, limiting any upward drift in vacancy.
16 Mar 2026
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Residential Q4 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi’s residential supply pipeline continued to expand through 2025, with launches accelerating in the second half of the year as developer confidence improved.
16 Mar 2026
Thought Leadership
Pricing Power Persists in the UAE Prime Office Market
Prime office assets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are nearing full occupancy, shifting the market advantage firmly to landlords.
25 Feb 2026
Thought Leadership
Branded Residences in Dubai: Where the Brand Ends and the Operator Begins
Dubai’s branded residences market has reached scale.
16 Feb 2026
Thought Leadership
Automation and Rising Selectivity in Dubai’s Industrial Market
In Dubai, industrial demand continues to be driven by trade, logistics, and regional distribution. What is changing is how occupiers are using space inside the warehouse.
9 Feb 2026
Marketbeat
Dubai Annual Residential & Office Market Update 2025/2026
Dubai’s residential market maintained its upward trajectory in 2025, underscoring its scale, resilience, and global relevance as a real estate destination.
30 Jan 2026
Thought Leadership
The Changing Face of Dubai’s Residential Market
Dubai’s residential market has seen sustained price growth in recent years, particularly at the upper end.
26 Jan 2026
Thought Leadership
UAE Capital Trends: Reviewing 2025 and Outlook for 2026
At the start of 2026, the UAE’s commercial real estate market has reached a new level of institutional maturity, characterised by a more diverse investor base and higher-quality assets.
19 Jan 2026
Thought Leadership
Industrial Trends to Watch in 2026: A UAE Outlook
The UAE enters 2026 with an industrial market increasingly shaped by the specifications occupiers need to run efficient, technology-enabled operations.
16 Dec 2025
Thought Leadership
Dubai Retail’s Next Chapter: A Market Expanding in All Directions
Dubai’s retail sector is entering 2026 with a level of depth and momentum that places it among the most resilient and diversified retail markets globally.
5 Dec 2025
News
Dubai retail market enters next phase of evolution as supply, spending, and experience expand
Cushman & Wakefield Core releases Dubai Annual Retail Market Update 2025/2026, ahead of 2025 Dubai shopping festival
4 Dec 2025
Marketbeat
Dubai Annual Retail Market Update 2025/2026
Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue now ranks as the 11th most expensive retail location globally, with rents rising 9% YoY, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s 35th edition of Main Streets Across the World.
4 Dec 2025
Thought Leadership
Abu Dhabi’s Industrial Market: Why More Occupiers Are Re-Evaluating Where They Base Operations
Industrial activity in Abu Dhabi has accelerated sharply, with many companies reassessing whether their current locations still support their operational and cost objectives.
24 Nov 2025
Thought Leadership
Abu Dhabi’s Maturing Urban Story
From stability to magnetism in the UAE’s most deliberate growth market
11 Nov 2025
News
Cushman & Wakefield Core appoints Craig Rooney to lead Project & Development Services in the UAE
New service line to deliver full lifecycle project management and development advisory across the Region
10 Nov 2025
Thought Leadership
Abu Dhabi Office Market: Plan Early or Pay Later
Abu Dhabi’s office market has entered one of its tightest cycles in more than a decade. Citywide vacancy now sits at just 8.3%, with Grade A space almost fully absorbed.
5 Nov 2025
News
2025 sees highest supply in five years across Dubai residential reshaping rental trends
Latest report from Cushman & Wakefield Core shows completions set to increase by more than 50% in 2026
4 Nov 2025
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Residential Q3 2025, Dubai, UAE
Dubai’s residential market is in the midst of a robust supply cycle, with a significant pipeline building in the near term.
4 Nov 2025
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Industrial Q3 2025, Dubai, UAE
As demand continues to far exceed supply, tight availability continues to drive rental growth, with industrial and logistics rents rising 18% YoY with Grade A units seeing sharper gains in select submarkets.
4 Nov 2025
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Residential Q3 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi’s residential supply pipeline remains moderate, with limited completions in Q3 2025.
4 Nov 2025
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Office Q3 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
While only a few office developments were delivered YTD 2025, Abu Dhabi continues to experience a pronounced supply and demand imbalance.
4 Nov 2025
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Industrial Q3 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi’s industrial market continues to see strong demand, supported by an improving business ecosystem and government incentives such as rental rebates and subsidised utilities.
4 Nov 2025
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Office Q3 2025, Dubai, UAE
As of YTD 2025, approximately 770,000 sqft of new office space has been delivered
4 Nov 2025
Thought Leadership
The Shift Owners Can No Longer Ignore
From “asset-light” to “asset-right” in Gulf hospitality
28 Oct 2025
Thought Leadership
Advisory Behind the Master Plan
How commercial logic turns vision into value
21 Oct 2025
News
UAE’s Industrial and Logistics Sector Enters New Growth Cycle as Occupier Demand Outpaces Supply
Cushman & Wakefield Core releases UAE Logistics & Industrial Market Update 2025/2026
16 Oct 2025
News
Cushman & Wakefield Core: Why Serviced Offices Are Shaping the Future of Work in the UAE
The UAE’s office market has been on a remarkable journey. Over the past few years, the skyline has expanded, demand has surged, and Grade A occupancy levels have edged close to capacity. With Dubai’s prime office stock expected to cross 95% occupancy by the end of the year, businesses are now assessing their next move.
16 Oct 2025
Marketbeat
UAE LOGISTICS & INDUSTRIAL MARKET UPDATE 2025/2026
The UAE’s industrial and logistics sector is entering a new phase of accelerated growth, defined by strong occupier demand, investor confidence, and expanding infrastructure.
15 Oct 2025
Thought Leadership
Neighbourhood Retail: Small Format, Strong Fundamentals
While large-format retail dominates the headlines, smaller, community-based retail is quietly outperforming across many parts of the UAE.
9 Oct 2025
News
Cushman & Wakefield Core Highlights How Reliability, Talent, and Sustainability Drive Gulf Industrial Real Estate's Competitiveness
KEZAD Group and Cushman & Wakefield Core highlight resilience as the new benchmark for occupiers and investors
8 Oct 2025
News
Dubai house rents are expected to cool in 2026, experts say
Communities with high volume of scheduled handovers likely to face downward pressure on asking rents
6 Oct 2025
Thought Leadership
Balancing Capital and Land Supply in the UAE
In North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, private equity and institutional funds have swung back into fundraising mode, with volumes now surpassing the troughs of 2023–24.
2 Oct 2025
Thought Leadership
Micro Offices, Macro Experience: Why Dubai is Reimagining the Workplace
Globally, workplace research shows a mixed picture.
24 Sept 2025
News
Global Standard Full-Service Workplace: Cushman & Wakefield Core joins forces with Irth Group for launch of HQ by Rove
HQ by Rove, Dubai’s first hospitality-branded office building at Marasi Bay, introduces world-class concierge services.
22 Sept 2025
Thought Leadership
Schools and Cities: Why K–12 Education Is Now a Real Estate Priority in Dubai
Dubai’s rapid population growth is putting K–12 education at the centre of urban development.
22 Sept 2025
Thought Leadership
From Scarcity to Strategy: Serviced Offices in the UAE
The UAE’s office market is experiencing a surge in demand for serviced office space as businesses seek flexible, cost-effective solutions in one of the world’s tightest markets.
22 Sept 2025
News
Gulf Industrial Real Estate Strengthens Competitiveness Through Reliability, Talent, and Sustainability
KEZAD Group and Cushman & Wakefield Core highlight resilience as the new benchmark for occupiers and investors
9 Sept 2025
Thought Leadership
4 Hidden Costs Tenants Overlook in UAE Office Relocations
The UAE’s office markets are among the tightest in the world.
9 Sept 2025
News
Moving your family to Dubai? 9 best areas for top schools
Here's a breakdown of the most convenient neighbourhoods, with commute times, school access — so you can find the perfect fit for your family
1 Sept 2025
News
Property bonanza predicted as Etihad Rail network takes shape
From the UAE's far west to the northern emirates and Shah in the south, the Etihad Rail network is predicted to have profound effects on property and tourism
1 Sept 2025
Thought Leadership
How the Gulf is Staying Competitive for Industrial Space
As industrial occupiers around the world re-evaluate location strategy in light of rising costs and shifting trade dynamics, the Gulf is doubling down on its value proposition.
29 Aug 2025
Thought Leadership
Are Middle East Logistics Assets Prepared for Climate Risks?
Across global markets, climate risk is fast becoming a defining issue for industrial real estate.
25 Aug 2025
Thought Leadership
How UAE Valuers Are Pricing Risk in 2025
The UAE’s real estate market remains dynamic, but in today’s environment, pricing risk has become more complex. For investors, lenders, and developers, understanding how valuations are being shaped is critical to making informed decisions.
20 Aug 2025
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Industrial Q2 2025, Dubai, UAE
Dubai’s industrial and logistics market maintained strong momentum through Q2 2025, supported by constrained supply, sustained occupier demand from 3PL, e-commerce, and manufacturing sectors, and a marked shift toward modern grade A facilities.
19 Aug 2025
Thought Leadership
From Cycle Timing to Structural Conviction: What Global Capital Can Learn from the UAE
While much of Europe is still working through pricing resets, Dubai has moved into a different phase of the investment cycle, one defined by fundamentals rather than speculation.
19 Aug 2025
Thought Leadership
Al Maktoum International: A Catalyst for Dubai’s Industrial Real Estate
The expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) represents a major shift in Dubai’s logistics sector.
19 Aug 2025
News
Dubai developers return to selling office space to individual investors
Dubai’s office market continues to attract strong interest from both newly established local startups and international corporations looking to establish a presence
25 Jul 2025
News
Dubai real estate: What is illegal subletting? Experts warn against shared flats, lease breaches
Regular inspections carried out by Dubai Municipality have reduced the opportunities for illegal subletting
23 Jul 2025
Thought Leadership
What Occupiers Want: UAE
The latest global occupier survey from Cushman & Wakefield tracks how real estate priorities are evolving in step with broader shifts in corporate structure, cost control, and workforce strategy.
23 Jul 2025
News
UAE real estate outperforms global markets in H1 2025: Report
The UAE’s infrastructure, multimodal logistics access, energy costs and workforce capacity continue to attract occupiers, despite the upward trend in rental rates
22 Jul 2025
News
UAE Real Estate Mid-Year Update: Scarcity, Selectivity and Sector Divergence Shape 2025 Outlook
Cushman & Wakefield Core’s market commentary highlights resilient fundamentals and sharper investor focus as the market matures
22 Jul 2025
Thought Leadership
UAE Real Estate Mid-Year 2025: A Market Tightening Beneath the Headline Stability
At the halfway point of 2025, the UAE real estate market remains anchored by the same fundamentals that have drawn capital here for years: population growth, government-led diversification, and an expanding role in global capital flows.
18 Jul 2025
Marketbeat
MARKETBEAT- Residential Q2 2025, Dubai, UAE
Dubai’s residential market is in the midst of a strong supply cycle, with 2025 set to be a pivotal year.
14 Jul 2025