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What the UAE market is actually doing

Evidence-led analysis built on the same verified intelligence behind our project and area research. Every article separates what we know from what it may mean, and states what could go wrong.

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Market Analysis · 18 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

Dubai South and Al Maktoum Airport: a real catalyst on an unconfirmed timetable

The AED128bn airport expansion is officially approved and under construction. What is not published is when any phase opens — and that gap is the whole investment question.

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Buyer Guide · 18 Aug 2026 · 9 min read

How to evaluate a UAE off-plan launch: the regulatory anchors that actually protect you

Escrow, project registration, NOC on resale, Central Bank loan limits and the Golden Visa threshold. What each one does, what it does not do, and where developers overstate it.

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Market Analysis · 18 Aug 2026 · 8 min read

Dubai vs Abu Dhabi in 2026: two markets moving in different directions

Dubai set records in 2025. Private indices from ValuStrat and Betterhomes show prices and volumes easing through 2026, while Abu Dhabi grows fast from a much smaller base. The two are not interchangeable.

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Market Analysis · 18 Aug 2026 · 7 min read

Ras Al Khaimah: record tourism, one anchor project, and a slipping date

RAK's 2025 tourism numbers, as reported by RAKTDA, are genuinely strong. A large share of the current investment narrative, though, rests on one anchor resort that has just moved to September 2027.

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