https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/market-insights Market commentary, investor education and Dubai real-estate news. en-gb Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT https://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification site/scripts/gen-feeds.mjs https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-august-15-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-august-15-2026 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai prices fell 4% and rents 6% in Q2 2026, says Cushman & Wakefield Core, yet ready-home sales hit a six-month high in July. Why volume held as prices broke. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-august-8-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-august-8-2026 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:48:58 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre put Q1 2026 UAE growth at 3.0%, or AED 485 billion, with real estate up 4.8% — the last read before the war. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-august-1-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-august-1-2026 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:47:46 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Three Fed officials voted to hike on 29 July 2026, the most hawkish dissent since 2016. The dirham peg means Dubai underwriting now faces a rate rise, not a cut. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-july-25-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-july-25-2026 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:27:44 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA UAE trade hit a record AED 1.937 trillion as commercial property sales tripled. The week's data splits clearly for Dubai property investors by horizon and strategy. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-july-18-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-july-18-2026 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:02:41 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Supply is now the price mechanism in Dubai. Here is what the IMF statement, Savills Q2 handover data, and DLD figures mean for Dubai property investors this cycle. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-july-11-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-july-11-2026 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:51:07 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property investors saw record FDI, 2.4% GDP growth and USD 5.1 billion in ultra-prime sales this week as the macro turned and the mid-market kept softening. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-july-4-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-july-4-2026 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:26:06 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property investors saw H1 2026 sales fall 12% year-on-year even as off-plan office sales hit a record and Abu Dhabi residential transactions surged 174%. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-june-27-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-june-27-2026 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:31:18 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA With a record AED 275 billion in new launches and prices easing for a third month, Dubai property investors are entering the most selective market in years. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-june-20-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-june-20-2026 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:02:25 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property investors navigate a complex two-speed market, balancing a sharp drop in monthly sales volumes against record-shattering prime rental yields. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-june-13-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-june-13-2026 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:27:28 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property investors saw Emaar commit AED 200 billion to a new district while capital values fell for a third month, though the pace of decline is slowing fast. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-june-6-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-june-6-2026 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:34:04 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Abu Dhabi froze all rent increases as Dubai office sales jumped 203% in Q1, leaving Dubai property investors with a far more differentiated market to navigate. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-may-30-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-may-30-2026 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:43:11 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Fitch reaffirmed the UAE at AA- this week while forecasting a 4.8% contraction in 2026, with Dubai property investors watching office rents climb 23.4% in Q1. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-may-23-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-may-23-2026 Mon, 25 May 2026 05:53:52 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property investors saw AED 21bn in weekly DLD deals, a AED 1.5bn government relief package, and ultra-prime land selling at AED 377m even during the conflict. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-may-16-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-may-16-2026 Mon, 18 May 2026 05:34:41 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property investors are seeing early signs of recovery in May 2026 as transactions rebound, rental demand rises, and pricing pressure remains selective. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-may-9-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-may-9-2026 Mon, 11 May 2026 06:22:04 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property investors are seeing residential prices soften while office sales hit records. April data, CBRE Q1 figures, and IMF forecasts in this week's update. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-may-2-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-may-2-2026 Mon, 04 May 2026 16:15:13 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property investors navigate visa rule changes, OPEC exit, and record off-plan sales as shifting demand, pricing, and liquidity reshape market conditions. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/uae-opec-exit-real-estate https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/uae-opec-exit-real-estate Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:09:18 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA What does the UAE's OPEC exit mean for property investors? I explain how UAE OPEC exit real estate trends may shape prices, sentiment, capital, demand, and timing. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-april-25-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-april-25-2026 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:36:03 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property investors face softer prices and slower volumes, but capital flows, infrastructure investment, and policy support remain active across the market. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-april-18-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-april-18-2026 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:22:19 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA A weekly update for Dubai property investors covering demand trends, office price growth, financing changes, and key investment moves shaping the current market. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-april-11-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-april-11-2026 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:18:21 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property investors continue to drive strong Q1 2026 transactions, with cash buyers dominant and demand becoming more selective as global conditions evolve. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-property-price-forecast-2026-2028-citi-bear-case https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-property-price-forecast-2026-2028-citi-bear-case Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:11:56 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property price forecast for 2026 to 2028 based on Citi’s bear case, modelling 7% annual declines, supply risk, and where entry points emerge for investors. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-april-4-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-april-4-2026 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:16:16 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Weekly insights for Dubai property investors: strong Q1 2026 sales, off-plan dominance, commercial trends, and positioning strategies amid global volatility https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-property-price-trends-2026-iran-strikes https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-property-price-trends-2026-iran-strikes Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:06:38 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Analysing Dubai property price trends in 2026 after Iran strikes — transaction data, segment performance, and what the market is telling us about what comes next. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/what-caused-2008-dubai-property-crash https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/what-caused-2008-dubai-property-crash Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA I was in Dubai during the 2008 property crash. As a broker, I explain the real causes: oversupply, speculation, easy credit, and the global financial crisis. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-population-growth-forecast-2026-iran-war https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-population-growth-forecast-2026-iran-war Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:49:27 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai population growth forecast 2026 revised amid Iran war, with slower growth but long-term demand drivers and property market fundamentals remaining intact. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/iran-attacks-impact-dubai-real-estate-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/iran-attacks-impact-dubai-real-estate-2026 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Iran attacks impact Dubai real estate as investor sentiment shifts, transaction volumes fall, and oversupply risks emerge despite strong on-ground stability. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-real-estate-crash-2009-comparison https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-real-estate-crash-2009-comparison Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:20:03 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Data-driven Dubai real estate crash 2009 comparison: AED prices, LTV ratios, escrow laws, population, and recovery timelines. What history says about 2026. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-march-28-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-march-28-2026 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:50:22 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property investors are facing a shifting market, with strong transactions alongside tightening credit conditions and more selective capital deployment. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-march-21-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-march-21-2026 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:13:36 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property investors are navigating a market in adjustment, with strong transaction volumes, selective demand shifts, and emerging pricing opportunities. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/d33-plan-dubai-property-market https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/d33-plan-dubai-property-market Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA D33 plan Dubai property market analysis: how job growth, infrastructure, and policy targets are driving long-term demand despite short-term geopolitical volatility. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-property-market-crash-2026-correction-anatomy https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-property-market-crash-2026-correction-anatomy Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Is Dubai the property market experiencing a crash in 2026: DFMREI –21%, transactions –51% MoM, yet median prices –3%. Geopolitical panic vs. structural decline. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/how-to-get-10-year-residency-dubai-golden-visa-property-investment https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/how-to-get-10-year-residency-dubai-golden-visa-property-investment Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai Golden Visa property investment guide: structure AED 2M acquisitions, use mortgages or off-plan assets, and secure 10-year UAE residency efficiently. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-march-14-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-march-14-2026 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:04:25 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Market volatility meets resilient demand. Data and insights for Dubai property investors navigating geopolitical risk, transaction trends, and market sentiment. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-shared-housing-law-2026-landlords https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-shared-housing-law-2026-landlords Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai shared housing law guide for landlords covering permits, occupancy limits, zoning rules, fines, and detailed compliance requirements under Law No. 4 of 2026. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-2008-property-crash-recovery-measures https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-2008-property-crash-recovery-measures Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai 2008 property crash recovery measures transformed the market through regulation, banking reform, and demand shifts, creating a more resilient structure today. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/buy-dubai-property-during-crisis-contrarian-playbook https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/buy-dubai-property-during-crisis-contrarian-playbook Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA How to buy Dubai property during crisis: check out historical AED entry points, yield data by district, and an 8-step contrarian acquisition process for 2026. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-march-7-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-march-7-2026 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:37:11 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA A concise breakdown for Dubai property investors on how sentiment, yields, supply, and geopolitical risk are influencing market behaviour and strategy in March 2026. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-february-28-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-february-28-2026 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:20:20 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Record rentals, strong office absorption, rising land activity, and resilient logistics define this cycle. Clear, data-led insights for Dubai property investors. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-commercial-demand-surges-office-sales-double https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-commercial-demand-surges-office-sales-double Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA commercial Dubai commercial demand continues to rise as office sales double and logistics reach 95% occupancy, offering investors clearer signals on the cycle’s direction. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-for-dubai-property-investors-february-21-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-for-dubai-property-investors-february-21-2026 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Insights for Dubai property investors on global capital rotation, UAE growth, GCC risks, liquidity trends, and market segments best positioned to outperform in 2026. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/buying-commercial-property-dubai-vat-rules https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/buying-commercial-property-dubai-vat-rules Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA investor-guides A detailed guide to VAT on commercial properties in Dubai, covering how the 5% charge is applied, who is responsible for payment & key implications for transactions. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-february-14-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-february-14-2026 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 19:45:58 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA A data-led outlook for Dubai property investors as 2026 brings concentrated supply, luxury demand, governance shifts, PropTech adoption, and rental reform. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-office-space-shortage-returns https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-office-space-shortage-returns Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:30:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA commercial Dubai’s office space shortage is driving record rents, low vacancy, and investor demand for Grade A assets. Explore why scarcity is now the key advantage in 2026. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-february-7-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-february-7-2026 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:44:04 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property investors face a more disciplined market in 2026, as strong non-oil growth, record FDI, and land price pressure reshape opportunity and risk. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-january-31-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-january-31-2026 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:31:58 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA UAE trade tops $1T, Dubai GDP up 4.7%, and real estate hits record highs. DIFC expands AED 100B. Explore key insights for Dubai property investors in 2026. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/key-takeaways-december-2025-property-monitor-report https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/key-takeaways-december-2025-property-monitor-report Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:30:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA The December 2025 Property Monitor Report outlines key movements in pricing, new supply, and overall transaction volumes in Dubai’s thriving real estate market. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-real-estate-outlook-2026-a-data-led-analysis https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/dubai-real-estate-outlook-2026-a-data-led-analysis Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:09:04 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Comprehensive Dubai real estate outlook 2026 analysis. Data-driven insights on trends, segment performance, and investment opportunities in Dubai & Abu Dhabi. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/investors-positioning-for-dubai-commercial-property-boom-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/investors-positioning-for-dubai-commercial-property-boom-2026 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:54:22 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA commercial Discover how investors are positioning for Dubai's commercial property boom in 2026, focusing on offices, warehouses and community retail for resilient returns. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-january-24-2026 https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/weekly-insights-dubai-property-investors-january-24-2026 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:46:38 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA Dubai property investors saw record momentum in 2025 with AED 917B in deals, 500 luxury sales above $10M, and strong demand driving a resilient 2026 outlook. https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/how-to-buy-property-in-dubai-as-a-foreign-investor https://www.mitchellscommercialrealty.com/post/how-to-buy-property-in-dubai-as-a-foreign-investor Sun, 25 Jan 2026 20:00:00 GMT Stephen James Mitchell MBA investor-guides Step-by-step guide on how to buy property in Dubai as a foreign investor, including costs, legal process, risks, and how to structure your investment strategically.