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What Occupiers Want: Egypt

Cushman & Wakefield’s latest global occupier survey examines how workplace and real estate priorities are changing in Egypt amid cost pressures, workforce requirements and the need for operational resilience.

23 July, 2026

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INDUSTRIAL SMES AND THE RETURN OF THE CLUSTER

UAE’s industrial growth is increasingly being driven by SMEs, supported by government funding, localisation policies and flexible industrial clusters that reduce costs, improve access to infrastructure and enable businesses to scale.

25 June, 2026

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NAVIGATING UNCERTAINTY: RESILIENCE OVER COST IN THE UAE'S LOGISTICS & INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

Global supply chains are prioritising resilience over cost, strengthening demand for high-quality logistics and industrial real estate in the UAE as occupiers seek reliable, future-ready facilities.

25 June, 2026

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MULTIFAMILY/BUILD TO RENT AND DUBAI'S RESIDENTIAL MARKET

Dubai's residential market is seeing growing institutional interest in Build to Rent developments, offering long-term income opportunities through single-owner residential assets rather than traditional strata sales.

04 June, 2026

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THE GOLD LINE AND REAL ESTATE PRICING

Dubai's AED 34 billion Metro Gold Line will reshape accessibility across the city, with new stations expected to drive land value appreciation, residential demand and commercial growth in previously underserved areas.

01 June, 2026

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Navigating Uncertainty: When the Ground Shifts Mid-Project.

Developers who have already committed capital to a project cannot wait for certainty. We laid out a framework for protecting your position while the market resolves.

21 April, 2026

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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.

02 April, 2026

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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 February, 2026

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Branded Residences in Dubai: Where the Brand Ends and the Operator Begins

Dubai’s branded residences market has reached scale.

16 February, 2026

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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.

09 February, 2026

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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 January, 2026

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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 January, 2026

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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 December, 2025

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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.

05 December, 2025

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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 November, 2025

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Abu Dhabi’s Maturing Urban Story

From stability to magnetism in the UAE’s most deliberate growth market

11 November, 2025

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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.

05 November, 2025

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The Shift Owners Can No Longer Ignore

From “asset-light” to “asset-right” in Gulf hospitality

28 October, 2025

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Advisory Behind the Master Plan

How commercial logic turns vision into value

21 October, 2025

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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.

09 October, 2025

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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.

02 October, 2025

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Micro Offices, Macro Experience: Why Dubai is Reimagining the Workplace

Globally, workplace research shows a mixed picture.

24 September, 2025

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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 September, 2025

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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 September, 2025

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4 Hidden Costs Tenants Overlook in UAE Office Relocations

The UAE’s office markets are among the tightest in the world.

09 September, 2025

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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 August, 2025

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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 August, 2025

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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 August, 2025

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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 August, 2025

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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 August, 2025

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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 July, 2025

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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 July, 2025

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UAE Retail Is Holding Its Line, But With Clearer Contours

As we move through 2025, UAE retail real estate is proving both resilient and more selective. Headline demand remains solid, but leasing conversations, tenant expectations, and pricing strategies have all tightened.

07 July, 2025

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Abu Dhabi and Dubai Take Top Global Rankings in Data Center Growth

Abu Dhabi and Dubai now lead the world’s emerging data center markets, taking first and second place in Cushman & Wakefield’s 2025 Global Data Center Market Comparison.

30 June, 2025

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Commercial Off-Plan Begins to Emerge in Dubai

For much of the past decade, Dubai’s off-plan market has been a residential story.

17 June, 2025

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Dubai’s Office Investment: Stability, Scarcity and Strategic Allocation

Across much of Europe, office investors are watching for signs of a rebound but in Dubai, the story is fundamentally different.

17 June, 2025

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Dubai’s Tokenisation Milestone: What it means for the market

Earlier this month, Dubai completed its second fully tokenised real estate sale through the Dubai Land Department's pilot platform.

12 June, 2025

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What the Electric Vehicle Boom Means for Dubai’s Industrial Market

Dubai’s industrial market is starting to feel the ripple effects of the electric vehicle (EV) transition - an emerging trend that could reshape how space is planned, built, and leased.

09 June, 2025

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Rethinking Value in a Maturing Market

As Dubai’s office stock matures, selective repositioning is beginning to emerge as a practical strategy.

19 May, 2025

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What Disney’s Arrival Signals for Abu Dhabi Real Estate

Disney’s announcement of a new theme park on Yas Island marks a significant expansion of Abu Dhabi’s development narrative.

19 May, 2025

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Watch: Global Capital to Drive Demand Shifts in the UAE

The UAE has set a target of AED240 Billion (US$65 bn) in foreign direct investment (FDI) by 2031, and it’s set to reshape the real estate market.

09 May, 2025

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The Experiential Economy: A Middle Eastern Perspective

The experiential economy is redefining urban development across the Middle East.

07 May, 2025

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What US Trade Policy Could Mean for UAE Retail

The ripple effects of US tariff policy are creating unexpected dynamics in UAE retail real estate.

07 May, 2025

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Sustainable Industrial Real Estate: A New Value Benchmark for Dubai

Sustainability, once a peripheral consideration in industrial development, is becoming a central determinant of long-term value.

29 April, 2025

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What Trump’s Tariff Revival Could Mean for Real Estate in the UAE

Tariff policy may be decided in Washington, but its effects are felt globally and for commercial real estate in the Middle East, the implications could be significant.

21 April, 2025

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Beyond Global Chains: How Local F&B Brands Are Reshaping Dubai’s Retail Market

Dubai’s F&B landscape is shifting. Where international chains once dominated, local, home-grown concepts are increasingly leading consumer preference and redefining retail destinations.

15 April, 2025

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The Power of Clustering in Driving Success

In Dubai’s urban development landscape, the strategy of clustering - concentrating interconnected businesses within a specific geographic area - has emerged as a powerful catalyst for innovation, efficiency, and economic growth.

13 March, 2025

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What Dubai’s New Resolution to Regulate Free Zone Operations Means for the Market

Dubai’s latest resolution allowing free zone companies to establish a mainland presence is a major shift in the city’s business landscape.

19 February, 2005

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Cushman & Wakefield Named One of World's Most Sustainable Companies by TIME

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Cushman & Wakefield Receives Two Supplier Diversity Awards

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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