Insights & Research
Market intelligence and thought leadership from our UAE research team
January 2026
UAE Capital Trends: Reviewing 2025 and Outlook for 2026
At the start of 2026, the UAE's commercial real estate market has reached a new level of institutional maturity, characterised by a more diverse investor base and higher-quality assets.
December 2025
Industrial Trends to Watch in 2026: A UAE Outlook
The UAE enters 2026 with an industrial market increasingly shaped by the specifications occupiers need to run efficient, technology-enabled operations.
December 2025
Dubai Retail's Next Chapter: A Market Expanding in All Directions
Dubai's retail sector has momentum placing it among the world's most diversified retail markets as it enters 2026.
November 2025
Abu Dhabi's Industrial Market: Why More Occupiers Are Re-Evaluating Where They Base Operations
Industrial activity in Abu Dhabi has accelerated sharply, with companies reassessing operational locations and cost objectives.
November 2025
Abu Dhabi's Maturing Urban Story
Transition from stability to magnetism characterizes the UAE's most deliberate growth market.
November 2025
Abu Dhabi Office Market: Plan Early or Pay Later
Abu Dhabi's office market has entered one of its tightest cycles in more than a decade. Citywide vacancy now sits at just 8.3%, with Grade A space almost fully absorbed.
October 2025
The Shift Owners Can No Longer Ignore
Examines transition from "asset-light" to "asset-right" strategies in Gulf hospitality sector.
October 2025
Advisory Behind the Master Plan
Explores how commercial expertise transforms development vision into measurable financial value.
October 2025
Neighbourhood Retail: Small Format, Strong Fundamentals
Community-based smaller retail outlets demonstrate superior performance relative to large-format retail across UAE regions.
October 2025
Balancing Capital and Land Supply in the UAE
Private equity and institutional fundraising momentum has returned globally, surpassing 2023-24 recovery levels.
September 2025
Micro Offices, Macro Experience: Why Dubai is Reimagining the Workplace
Dubai is reimagining workplace design through micro-office formats reflecting evolving global workplace trends.
September 2025
From Scarcity to Strategy: Serviced Offices in the UAE
The UAE's office market is experiencing a surge in demand for serviced office space as businesses seek flexible, cost-effective solutions in one of the world's tightest markets.
September 2025
Schools and Cities: Why K–12 Education Is Now a Real Estate Priority in Dubai
Dubai's expanding population is positioning K–12 education as a centerpiece of urban planning.
September 2025
4 Hidden Costs Tenants Overlook in UAE Office Relocations
The UAE's office markets are among the tightest in the world.
August 2025
How the Gulf is Staying Competitive for Industrial Space
The Gulf strengthens its competitive advantage as occupiers reassess location strategy amid rising costs and trade shifts.
August 2025
Are Middle East Logistics Assets Prepared for Climate Risks?
Climate risk is fast becoming a defining issue for industrial real estate across global markets.
August 2025
How UAE Valuers Are Pricing Risk in 2025
Understanding valuation approaches is essential for investors, lenders, and developers navigating today's complex risk environment.
August 2025
From Cycle Timing to Structural Conviction: What Global Capital Can Learn from the UAE
Dubai has transitioned beyond pricing resets into a phase anchored by fundamentals rather than speculation.
August 2025
Al Maktoum International: A Catalyst for Dubai's Industrial Real Estate
Al Maktoum International Airport expansion signals a transformative shift in Dubai's logistics sector.
July 2025
What Occupiers Want: UAE
Global occupier survey documents how corporate priorities evolve alongside workforce strategy and cost management shifts.
July 2025
UAE Real Estate Mid-Year 2025: A Market Tightening Beneath the Headline Stability
Market remains anchored by population expansion, government diversification initiatives, and growing international capital participation.
July 2025
UAE Retail Is Holding Its Line, But With Clearer Contours
Leasing conversations, tenant expectations, and pricing strategies have all tightened as retail proves resilient yet selective.
June 2025
Abu Dhabi and Dubai Take Top Global Rankings in Data Center Growth
Abu Dhabi and Dubai rank first and second globally in emerging data center markets per 2025 comparison.
June 2025
Commercial Off-Plan Begins to Emerge in Dubai
Dubai's historically residential off-plan market expanding into commercial sector.
June 2025
Dubai's Office Investment: Stability, Scarcity and Strategic Allocation
Dubai office investment narrative differs fundamentally from European market trends.
June 2025
Dubai's Tokenisation Milestone: What it means for the market
Dubai completed its second fully tokenised real estate transaction through official pilot platform.
June 2025
What the Electric Vehicle Boom Means for Dubai's Industrial Market
EV transition creating emerging ripple effects potentially reshaping industrial space planning and leasing.
May 2025
Rethinking Value in a Maturing Market
As Dubai's office stock matures, selective repositioning is beginning to emerge as a practical strategy.
May 2025
What Disney's Arrival Signals for Abu Dhabi Real Estate
Disney's announcement of a new theme park on Yas Island marks a significant expansion of Abu Dhabi's development narrative.
May 2025
Watch: Global Capital to Drive Demand Shifts in the UAE
The UAE has set a target of AED240 Billion (US$65 bn) in foreign direct investment by 2031, set to reshape the real estate market.
May 2025
The Experiential Economy: A Middle Eastern Perspective
The experiential economy is redefining urban development across the Middle East.
April 2025
Sustainable Industrial Real Estate: A New Value Benchmark for Dubai
Sustainability, once peripheral in industrial development, is becoming central to determining long-term value.
April 2025
Beyond Global Chains: How Local F&B Brands Are Reshaping Dubai's Retail Market
Local food and beverage concepts increasingly lead consumer preference, redefining retail destinations.
March 2025
The Power of Clustering in Driving Success
Concentrating interconnected businesses in geographic areas serves as a powerful catalyst for innovation, efficiency, and economic growth.
GatedDecember 2025
Dubai Annual Retail Market Update 2025/2026
Dubai Mall's Fashion Avenue ranks as the 11th most expensive retail location globally, with rents rising 9% annually.
GatedNovember 2025
MARKETBEAT - Office Q3 2025, Dubai, UAE
Approximately 770,000 square feet of new office space delivered year-to-date in 2025.
GatedNovember 2025
MARKETBEAT - Residential Q3 2025, Dubai, UAE
Dubai's residential market experiences robust supply cycle with significant pipeline in near-term.
GatedNovember 2025
MARKETBEAT - Residential Q3 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi's residential supply pipeline remains moderate with limited completions in Q3 2025.
GatedNovember 2025
MARKETBEAT - Industrial Q3 2025, Dubai, UAE
Industrial and logistics rents rising 18% YoY with Grade A units seeing sharper gains in select submarkets.
GatedNovember 2025
MARKETBEAT - Office Q3 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi's office market experiences pronounced supply and demand imbalance with minimal 2025 deliveries.
GatedNovember 2025
MARKETBEAT - Industrial Q3 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Strong industrial demand supported by improved business ecosystem and government incentives including rental rebates.
GatedOctober 2025
UAE Logistics & Industrial Market Update 2025/2026
The UAE's industrial and logistics sector is entering a new phase of accelerated growth, defined by strong occupier demand, investor confidence, and expanding infrastructure.
GatedAugust 2025
MARKETBEAT - Industrial Q2 2025, Dubai, UAE
Industrial and logistics market demonstrated resilience, driven by supply constraints, occupier demand, and preference for modern Grade A facilities.
GatedJuly 2025
MARKETBEAT - Residential Q2 2025, Dubai, UAE
Dubai's residential market is in the midst of a strong supply cycle, with 2025 set to be a pivotal year.
GatedJuly 2025
MARKETBEAT - Office Q2 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi's office market continues to face a pronounced supply-demand imbalance, particularly for Grade A space.
GatedJuly 2025
MARKETBEAT - Office Q2 2025, Dubai, UAE
Dubai's office market is on the cusp of a supply rebound following constrained delivery periods.
GatedJuly 2025
MARKETBEAT - Residential Q2 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Q2 2025 saw over 3,000 residential units launched, reflecting sustained developer confidence.
GatedMay 2025
MARKETBEAT - Office Q1 2025, Dubai, UAE
Dubai expects 0.89 million sq. ft. of new office stock in 2025 with strong pre-leasing activity. Supply shortage expected through 2026.
GatedMay 2025
MARKETBEAT - Office Q1 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Prime and Grade A offices are in high demand. Prime rents range from AED 180–260/sqft/year, while Grade A offices lease for AED 150–180/sqft/year.
GatedMay 2025
UAE Industrial Market 2024
Dubai and Abu Dhabi's warehousing and industrial markets are seeing significant development, with rental rates rising and strong demand.
GatedMarch 2025
Abu Dhabi Annual Market Update 2024/2025
Abu Dhabi real estate hits record highs as demand outpaces supply with rising sales, rents, and tight office availability.
GatedJanuary 2025
Dubai Annual Market Update 2024/2025
Soaring demand and limited supply defined 2024, breaking records in residential and office sectors.
GatedJanuary 2025
MARKETBEAT - Office Q4 2024, Dubai, UAE
Dubai office occupancy reaches 92% with rents rising 22% year-on-year, with continued upward pressure expected.
GatedJanuary 2025
MARKETBEAT - Office Q4 2024, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Abu Dhabi's office market demonstrates robust growth with prime and Grade A occupancy at 95%, driven by banking and finance sectors.