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Dubai Market · 13 Oct 2026
Dubai This Week: AED 7.58 billion in sales, ready homes lead again, and rents soften
Dubai recorded AED 7.58 billion in sales across 2,641 deals in the week of 5 to 9 October, ready homes led off-plan for a seventh week, and asking rents fell in most areas. What it means for buyers, sellers and landlords, and Umar's take.
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Dubai Market · 11 Oct 2026
Handover Watch, October 2026: Dubai Projects Due for Completion in the Next 9 Months
48 Dubai projects are registered for completion between September 2026 and July 2027. Which are nearly finished, which are behind, and what it means for owners. From DLD data.
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Dubai Market · 9 Oct 2026
Dubai This Week: sales slow, launches dry up, and buyers gain room to negotiate
Q3 sales fell by more than a third, off-plan launches dried up and completions hit a five-year high. What it means for buyers, sellers and landlords, and Umar's take.
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