UAE Off-Plan Market Pulse

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Introductory Abu Dhabi–Fujairah passenger operations commenced on 30 June 2026. Dubai and Al Dhaid stations are planned for 30 September 2026, with additional stations following in phases and a Sharjah station planned for March 2027.

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On 23 June 2026 Etihad Rail announced that Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurated Mohamed bin Zayed City Passenger Train Station and unveiled the UAE passenger rail network. Per the same release, an introductory operational phase between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah began on 30 June 2026 with a journey time of 1 hour 45 minutes; Dubai and Al Dhaid stations open with the official launch on 30 September 2026, Al Dhafra on 30 December 2026 and Sharjah on 30 March 2027. Fares start at AED 55 (Comfort) and AED 120 (Premium).

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On 22 May 2026 Marjan announced that major structural works have been completed at RAK Central Square, described as Ras Al Khaimah's first luxury Grade A office complex. The release states the development will deliver 2.27 million sq ft of workspace across five buildings with floorplates of around 16,000 sq ft and LEED Gold certified design; superstructure works are expected to top out in Q4 2026 ahead of a planned Q4 2027 opening.

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On 22 April 2026 DMCC announced the launch of One Uptown Place and Two Uptown Place, twin commercial towers of 21 and 15 storeys in the Uptown Dubai district. The release states the towers add over 560,000 sq ft of Grade A office space, taking Uptown Dubai past 1 million sq ft of commercial space, with office units from 2,100 to 17,600 sq ft, 82,000 sq ft of retail, more than 1,600 parking spaces and a shuttle connection to Dubai Metro. Expressions of interest are being taken ahead of formal leasing later in 2026.

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Modon released the final phase of Bashayer on Hudayriyat Island on 17 July 2026. The phase is recorded by the developer as sold out.

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Construction of the Al Yalayis passenger station is reported as nearing completion ahead of a 30 September 2026 opening. It sits in Dubai's southern corridor, the same catchment as Dubai South and Emaar South. Passenger rail is new to the UAE and there is no local precedent for how much it moves residential values.

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Arada launched Layan at Masaar 3 on 6 April 2026 as the fifth phase of its Sharjah forest community.

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Arada launched The Gate 6, a premium residential hub within the Aljada masterplan in Sharjah, on 24 March 2026.

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On its Q2 2026 earnings call Wynn Resorts restated the opening of Wynn Al Marjan Island — holder of the UAE's first commercial gaming licence — to September 2027, and raised the budget by roughly USD 600m, partly citing regional conflict and shipping disruption. Much of the investment case for Al Marjan Island rests on this single asset, so its timing is a direct risk to nearby off-plan handover economics.

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RAK Properties announced Lunara at The Strand on 27 February 2026, with sales launch on 5 March 2026.

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Emaar launched Golf Vale at Emaar South in March 2026. The project is currently recorded as selling.

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The RTA confirmed completion of the first tunnelling phase on the Blue Line, which is planned to add 14 stations by 2029. Metro access is one of the few infrastructure factors with a measurable historical effect on Dubai rental demand, but the line is still years from opening and station-level catchments are not yet a settled basis for pricing decisions.

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Modon and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank announced financing of up to 75% for off-plan buyers in Modon developments — described as the first such scheme aimed specifically at Abu Dhabi off-plan purchasers. It applies to Modon's own portfolio, which includes the Hudayriyat projects RAYDOR tracks; it is not a market-wide facility.

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The Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre reported total transaction value of AED117bn for the first half of 2026, up 112% year on year, with transaction volume up 61.7%. Sales deals alone were AED86.1bn and foreign direct investment reached AED13.8bn — more than the whole of 2025 — across investors from 116 nationalities. The growth rate is from a much smaller base than Dubai's and a single half-year does not establish a trend.

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Emirates NBD signed off-plan home-financing partnerships with Sobha Realty and, separately, with Dubai Holding Real Estate covering Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties. ADIB added a Sharia-compliant equivalent across the same Dubai Holding brands in May 2026, and Commercial Bank of Dubai joined on 10 June 2026. For investors this matters because off-plan purchases have historically been cash-only until handover; pre-handover financing changes the capital profile of a purchase. It does not change the Central Bank's minimum buyer contribution, and each programme is bank- and developer-specific — no project in RAYDOR's coverage has a confirmed project-level mortgage tie-up.

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AED 128 billion expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport. Ultimate planned passenger capacity is 260 million a year. The project remains on course to commence operations in 2032.

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AED 20.5 billion+ metro line: 30 km of route and 14 stations. Construction and tunnelling are active, with opening targeted for 9 September 2029.

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A Disney theme park and resort on Yas Island, officially announced by Disney and Miral as a waterfront destination. No official opening date has been confirmed.

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An integrated resort under construction on Al Marjan Island, with opening targeted for 2027.

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A 288,000 sqm mixed work, live, learn and play masterplan comprising Grade A offices, residential, retail, a university campus and green and public spaces. RAK Central Square construction is progressing, with top-out expected in Q4 2026 and planned opening in Q4 2027.

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A AED 183 million construction contract for a school at Masaar with planned capacity for 2,700 students, scheduled to open in September 2027.

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Al Dhaid station is planned for 30 September 2026 and Sharjah station for March 2027, as part of the phased Etihad Rail passenger network rollout.

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Annual rental increases on residential, commercial and industrial lease renewals in Abu Dhabi are temporarily set to 0%.

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Launch recorded from the official source for Palm Jebel Ali Beach & Coral Villas in Palm Jebel Ali. Launch: 2026-04. Sales status: not confirmed.

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Launch recorded from the official source for Hudayriyat Golf Estates in Hudayriyat Island. Launch: Q2 2026. Sales status: Status unverified (sell-out claim not officially confirmed).

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Launch recorded from the official source for Capri One at DAMAC Riverside Views in DAMAC Riverside. Launch: 2025-08. Sales status: not confirmed.

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Launch recorded from the official source for Greenz by Danube in Dubai International Academic City. Launch: April 2026 (exact date not officially confirmed). Sales status: Selling.

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Launch recorded from the official source for Marsa Al Saadiyat in Saadiyat Island. Launch: 2026-07. Sales status: not confirmed.

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Launch recorded from the official source for Nura at Raha Island in Mina Al Arab. Launch: 8 December 2025. Sales status: Selling.

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Launch recorded from the official source for Everly Place in Meydan Horizon, Mohammed Bin Rashid City. Launch: 16 June 2026. Sales status: Selling.