Sami El-Shirbi

Economic and business journalist specializing in investment, real estate, and the startup ecosystem. Expert at distilling intricate economic concepts into clear, professional digital content designed to engage both industry experts and the general public.

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Primary property transactions in Dubai reached 9,585 during July 2026

Dubai Real Estate Developers Record $5.6 Billion in Property Sales in July 2026

August 5, 2026

Dubai real estate developers recorded $5.59 billion (AED 20.5 billion) in primary property sales during July 2026, completing 9,585 transactions,…

Abu Dhabi recorded $2.11 billion in property sales during July 2026

Abu Dhabi Property Sales Reach 94% of 2025 Full-Year Total in Seven Months

August 4, 2026

Abu Dhabi property sales reached $25.56 billion (AED 93.8 billion) during the first seven months of 2026, equivalent to 94.4%…

Dubai recorded 13,930 property sales transactions in July 2026.

Dubai Property Sales Value Rises 6.9% MoM to $9.5 Billion in July 2026

July 31, 2026

Dubai recorded 13,930 property sales worth $9.5 billion (AED 34.88 billion) in July 2026, with the total value of transactions…

VALIA, Emaar's planned residential tower at Dubai Creek Harbour near Dubai Creek Tower and Dubai Square mall.

Emaar to Launch VALIA Tower Near Dubai Creek Tower in Dubai Creek Harbour

July 28, 2026

Emaar Properties is preparing to launch VALIA, a new residential tower near the planned Dubai Creek Tower and Dubai Square…

Meydan City's residential market reached a record high during H1 2026

Mercedes-Benz Places Drives Record Dubai Meydan Sales in H1 2026

July 20, 2026

Dubai's Meydan City delivered its strongest residential market performance on record during the first half of 2026, with property sales…

Population growth remains a key driver of Dubai's property market.

Dubai's One Million New Residence Permits in H1 2026 Support Property Market

July 18, 2026

Dubai issued more than one million new residence permits during the first half of 2026, including 66,000 Golden Visas, in…

New Video Shows Progress at Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai After Record Sale

July 13, 2026

Construction at Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai, Meraas' ultra-luxury residential development on Jumeirah Bay, has reached an advanced stage, according to a…

Dubai Real Estate and Construction Contribute USD12.2bn to Q1 GDP

July 9, 2026

Dubai's Real Estate Activities and Construction sectors generated a combined AED44.7 billion (USD12.18 billion) in gross value added during the…

Emaar's USD 54.4 bn Dubai Mega Project Location : What We Know So Far

July 3, 2026

Emaar's USD54.4bn Dubai Mega Project Location: What We Know So Far The location of Emaar Properties' new USD54.4 billion (AED200…