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Market analysis and investment signals built on real DLD transaction data — not opinions.

I Ranked Dubai Villa Communities by Gross Rental Yield Using Live DLD Data
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I Ranked Dubai Villa Communities by Gross Rental Yield Using Live DLD Data

We extended our gross rental yield model to cover villas for the first time. Pulled from ~12,300 active for-sale villa listings, here's which communities actually deliver on yield — and why the luxury names don't win.

Oct 5, 20264 min read
Dubai Office Prices by Area: A 7.5x Spread From DIP to Downtown
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Dubai Office Prices by Area: A 7.5x Spread From DIP to Downtown

We mapped every active for-sale office listing in Dubai by area. Price per sqft ranges from AED 1,084 in Dubai Investments Park to AED 8,121 in Downtown Dubai — a 7.5x spread within the same asset class.

Sep 28, 20264 min read
JVC Rental Yield by Building: Which Buildings Deliver 8%+ in 2026
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JVC Rental Yield by Building: Which Buildings Deliver 8%+ in 2026

Sep 24, 20265 min read
Only 313 Dubai Listings Have Dropped Their Price Twice — Here's Where They Are
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Only 313 Dubai Listings Have Dropped Their Price Twice — Here's Where They Are

We tracked price history on every active Bayut listing in Dubai. Fewer than 0.2% of rentals and 0.03% of sales qualify as truly motivated sellers. The communities where they cluster reveal where oversupply is quietly building.

Sep 23, 20264 min read
Dubai Real Estate – July 2026 Results: Recovery Continues, but Below Last Year's Pace
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Dubai Real Estate – July 2026 Results: Recovery Continues, but Below Last Year's Pace

Secondary market transactions reached nearly 3,400 in July — volumes are still 29% below last year, but prices are holding with median PSF up 4% year-over-year. Rental activity surged 44%, driven by newly signed contracts up 72%.

Aug 3, 20265 min read
Dubai Villas & Townhouses Rental Market: Who Are the Winners and Losers?
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Dubai Villas & Townhouses Rental Market: Who Are the Winners and Losers?

New villa rental contracts in July rose 16% year over year while median prices fell 10%. Three- and four-bedroom villas are driving volume, but rents in Dubai Hills, DAMAC Lagoons, and Tilal Al Ghaf are down sharply.

Jul 10, 20264 min read
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) in Figures: Best Rental Yield or a Value Trap?
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Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) in Figures: Best Rental Yield or a Value Trap?

Based on new tenancy contracts signed since the beginning of 2026, JVC offers some of the highest gross rental yields in Dubai — but rental prices are softening and yields are compressing. Here's what the data says.

Jul 7, 20265 min read
Dubai Real Estate – June 2026 Results: So Far, So Good
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Dubai Real Estate – June 2026 Results: So Far, So Good

June showed a recovery from May's sharp lows — overall transactions down 19% year-over-year, secondary market down 31%, but prices remain broadly flat. Rental activity is surging, with newly signed contracts up 39% year-over-year.

Jul 1, 20265 min read
Dubai Hills in Figures: Slowing Demand, Falling Rents, and a Potential 15–20% Price Correction
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Dubai Hills in Figures: Slowing Demand, Falling Rents, and a Potential 15–20% Price Correction

DLD transaction data from Dubai Hills reveals fading purchase demand, a 20% drop in rental rates, and a growing supply overhang from projects not delivering until 2029 — raising the question of where prices go from here.

Jun 23, 20265 min read
The Current Reality of Sellers and Buyers in the Dubai Real Estate Market (May-2026)
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The Current Reality of Sellers and Buyers in the Dubai Real Estate Market (May-2026)

DLD transaction data reveals a sharp decline in May 2026 volumes while prices hold flat — sellers are waiting, buyers are becoming more cautious and price-sensitive.

Jun 8, 20264 min read