Connectivity has long influenced how cities grow. In Dubai, it is now expected to play an equally important role in shaping the next phase of the property market. As the city expands its rail network …
Dubai real estate records $78bn in first-half sales with 86,000 deals
Dubai property sales reached $78bn in H1 2026, making it the second-highest first half on record with more than 86,000 transactions …
Saudi Arabia unveils detailed rules for foreign property ownership
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework governing property ownership by non-Saudis, setting out detailed requirements for foreign individuals, companies and …
Maldives property could add to Keong Hong’s recurring income
(Oct 2) The Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort was launched to great fanfare on Sept 25, despite already being in business for a month. In attendance were Maldivian president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, …
Inside the ‘unacceptable’ UK fair selling property in Israeli settlements
Activists say there was no mention of Palestinians but the war on Gaza could mean see properties discounted.
Cambodia promoting legal ‘trust framework’ to boost foreign investment confidence
Cambodia is positioning its evolving legal trust framework as a key legal mechanism to strengthen investor confidence and facilitate foreign investment, with …
Dubai’s real estate trends revealed for 2026 after record month drives sales to $78 billion
Dubai property sales reached $78bn across 79,229 transactions in the first half of 2026. See the biggest deals, busiest months and market trends …
Lebanon considers raising property taxes to build new police HQ
The city of Lebanon this fall will ask voters if it can increase property taxes to pay for a new police headquarters to be built on a city-owned site at Superior and Meridian streets. The police …
Rare momentum: Hong Kong universities, schools prop up commercial property market
Educational institutions pour more than US$1.4 billion into deals, helping steady the city’s commercial real estate sector.
UAE end-users drive new property cycle as Dubai residents choose long-term homes
Strong investor demand has helped shape the UAE property market for years, driving record transaction volumes and attracting buyers from around the world. Today, however, another trend is emerging as …