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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Dubai Ready Apartment Sales Rise 16.4% to $3.5 Billion in Q3 2026

October 5, 2026

Dubai's ready residential apartment sales rose 16.4% quarter-on-quarter to approximately $3.5 billion (AED 12.8 billion) in the third quarter of…

Dubai Studio Prices Hold Near $177,000 as Launches Shift to Cheaper Areas

October 4, 2026

Dubai's off-plan market has maintained an entry price of around $177,000 (AED 650,000) for newly launched studio apartments since 2024,…

Dubai’s residential project pipeline expanded by 56,658 units in the first eight months of 2026, REIDIN data shows.

Dubai Residential Project Launches Total 169 in Eight Months of 2026

September 28, 2026

Dubai's residential market recorded 169 project launches during the first eight months of 2026, bringing approximately 56,658 residential units to…

Bay Estate is a new waterfront residential community planned by Nakheel at Dubai Islands.

Nakheel unveils Bay Estate at Dubai Islands with homes from $1.6 million

September 25, 2026

Nakheel, the Dubai-based master developer behind Dubai Islands, Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali, has unveiled details of Bay Estate,…

Dubai's Top Five Developers Capture 44.7% of Off-Plan Sales Since 2021

September 18, 2026

Dubai's five largest real estate developers accounted for 44.7% of all off-plan primary property transactions recorded between January 2021 and…

Dubai Land Department handles 899 real estate complaints in August 2026

September 13, 2026

Dubai Land Department handled and resolved 899 real estate complaints in August 2026, as the regulator stepped up oversight of…

Danube Properties Offers 10% Cashback on Dubai Projects at IPS 2026

Danube Properties Offers 10% Cashback and 40% Post-Handover Payment Plan at IPS Dubai

September 6, 2026

Danube Properties has announced a special offer across its Dubai property portfolio featuring 10% cashback and a payment plan that…

Azizi Florence is a $8.17 billion master-planned community in Sharjah.

Azizi Florence Sharjah Townhouses Start at $231 Per Sq Ft

September 1, 2026

Townhouses at Azizi Florence, Azizi Developments' first project in Sharjah, will start from approximately $515,000 (AED 1.89 million), ahead of…

Emaar Square 3 is an eight-story commercial building spanning approximately 379,000 sq ft in Downtown Dubai.

Driven Properties Sells Emaar Square 3 in Downtown Dubai for $197m

August 31, 2026

Driven Properties has sold the Emaar Square 3 commercial building in Downtown Dubai to a foreign investor for $197.4 million…

AVA at Palm Jumeirah by OMNIYAT has reached 98% completion ahead of its 2026 handover.

OMNIYAT Prepares to Deliver AVA as Work Advances on 7 Dubai Projects

August 30, 2026

OMNIYAT, a Dubai-based luxury real estate developer, has provided an update on construction across seven of its residential and commercial…