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Stay informed with expert commentary, in-depth reports, and timely updates on Dubai’s dynamic commercial property market. This section features curated articles, investor insights, market news, and analysis covering trends, valuations, regulations, and economic developments.
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The UAE’s 2031 Vision: Creating 2M Companies and 10 Unicorns
The UAE plans to grow its business ecosystem to over two million companies and ten unicorns by 2031. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of a nationwide campaign designed to reinforce the country’s global leadership in fostering entrepreneurial ventures. The campaign places startups and SMEs at the heart of the nation’s economic future.
Stephen James Mitchell MBA
Oct 38 min read
Key Insights from the H1 2025 Cavendish Maxwell Dubai Office Market Performance Report
The Cavendish Maxwell Dubai Office Market Performance report H1 2025 paints a picture of resilience and accelerated growth across Dubai’s commercial real estate sector. With foreign direct investment (FDI) surging, office transactions reaching record highs, and prices showing double-digit increases, Dubai continues to reinforce its standing as a global business hub. For investors, the report delivers both a clear snapshot of market performance and valuable insight into future
Stephen James Mitchell MBA
Sep 308 min read
UAE Economy Grows to AED 455B in Q1 as Non-Oil Sectors Rise
The UAE’s economy is moving into a new phase of growth. In the first quarter of 2025, gross domestic product (GDP) reached AED 455 billion, according to preliminary data from the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre. That represents a 3.9% expansion in real terms compared with the same period last year.
What stands out even more is the role of the non-oil economy. Non-oil activities contributed 77.3% of total output, their highest share in the nation’s history.
Stephen James Mitchell MBA
Sep 177 min read
UAE Secures 2nd Spot in the Kearney FDI Confidence Index 2025
The United Arab Emirates is consolidating its position as one of the world’s most attractive destinations for investment and corporate...
Stephen James Mitchell MBA
Sep 47 min read
DMCC Free Zone Records 1,100+ New Business Registrations in H1 2025
Image Credit: DMCC In the first half of 2025 , Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)—one of the largest free zones in the world—welcomed...
Stephen James Mitchell MBA
Aug 206 min read
Dubai Commercial Real Estate Hits $8.44 Billion in Q2 2025
Dubai's commercial property market is making headlines once again, posting a stellar performance in the second quarter of 2025. According...
Stephen James Mitchell MBA
Jul 309 min read
Why investors and businesses are flocking to Dubai
Dubai’s real estate sector has always been a major force in the Gulf region, but 2025 has brought a convergence of market conditions unlike anything in its history. Investors and businesses flocking to Dubai are not simply participating in an already active market—they are rewriting the playbook on commercial property investment in the emirate.
Stephen James Mitchell MBA
Jul 287 min read
Dubai Record Foreign Direct Investment Creates Urgent Opportunity for Commercial Property Investors
Dubai’s commercial property market is entering a new phase—backed by a wave of international capital inflows. According to the 2025 UNCTAD World Investment Report, the UAE attracted a record AED 167 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, marking a 48% year-on-year surge.
According to the 2025 UNCTAD World Investment Report, the UAE attracted a record AED 167 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, marking a 48% year-on-year surge.
Stephen James Mitchell MBA
Jul 174 min read
UAE Commercial Property Investment Outlook Strengthened by World Bank Growth Forecast
The World Bank’s June 2025 Gulf Economic Update (GEU) has reaffirmed the UAE’s position as one of the most resilient and attractive real estate markets globally. With projected GDP growth reaching 4.9% by 2026, the stage is set for a robust cycle of UAE commercial property investment, especially in cities like Dubai where business activity and infrastructure spending are accelerating.
Stephen James Mitchell MBA
Jul 174 min read
Commercial Mortgages in Dubai: How to Finance Offices, Retail, and Investment Properties
Whether you're acquiring a warehouse for your logistics business, investing in a retail space, or financing an office tower—commercial mortgages in Dubai provide a powerful way to scale your portfolio or expand your operations.
Stephen James Mitchell MBA
Jul 175 min read
Dubai Retail Property Investment: How to Maximize Your ROI
Retail real estate is one of the most dynamic—and potentially lucrative—segments of the Dubai property market. From high-street fashion and convenience retail to premium F&B concepts, Dubai’s maturing master-planned communities and tourist-driven hotspots provide compelling opportunities for retail-focused investors.
Stephen James Mitchell MBA
Jul 175 min read
How Commercial Properties Are Valued in Dubai: A Guide for Investors
Learn how commercial property is valued in Dubai using cap rates, NOI, and RICS standards. Get 2025 cap rate ranges for top investment areas.
Stephen James Mitchell MBA
May 86 min read
Transferring Property Ownership Between Companies via Corporate Restructuring in Dubai
This guide explains how to transfer real estate assets between two companies under the same ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) as part of a corporate restructuring, and how to approach the Dubai Land Department (DLD) to seek approval—potentially reducing or avoiding the full 4% transfer fee.
Stephen James Mitchell MBA
Apr 274 min read
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