LatestMarket · 2026-07-28
UAE Property Market Update: July 2026
Where the UAE market sits at mid-year: Dubai past AED 419.9bn in H1 with off-plan at 68%, Abu Dhabi steady, and Ras Al Khaimah repricing fastest. What it means for buyers now.
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