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Dubai

Dubai Market Pulse

Updated: 7 Sep 2026
0
Registered Sales, August 2026
Dubai DLD
AED 1,707/sqft
Median Price (Units)
Dubai DLD
0B
Sales Value 2026 YTD (AED)
Dubai DLD
0
Registered Sales 2026 YTD
Dubai DLD
0%
Beachfront Premium
Sofia Sands Index · DLD
AED 3,015/sqft
Beachfront Median
Sofia Sands Index · DLD
RAK

RAK Market Pulse

Updated: 7 Sep 2026
2027
Wynn Al Marjan Opens
Wynn Resorts IR
AED 15B
RAK Transactions 2024
RAK Government
AED 1,452/sqft
Hayat Island Entry
Sofia Sands Book
−52%
vs Dubai Beachfront Median
Sofia Sands Index · DLD
12min
Hayat Island to Wynn
Sofia Sands Book
AED 2M+
Golden Visa Threshold
UAE Government
Price Analysis

UAE Price Map

Median price per sqft (units) — DLD registered sales, 2026

Dubai Marina / JBRAED 4,480
Palm JumeirahAED 3,513
Dubai HarbourAED 3,545
Downtown DubaiAED 2,883
Business BayAED 2,487
Dubai IslandsAED 2,860
RAK Hayat Island (our book, entry)AED 1,452
Sources: Dubai DLD, RAK DLD, Knight Frank Q1 2026
Cost Analysis

Annual Service Charges

Per sqft / year comparison

RAK
12
AED/sqft
Dubai
35
AED/sqft
Annual Saving (1,500 sqft unit)
AED 34,500
Dubai

Dubai Supply & Demand

Population

3.5M
Dubai Population 2025
+3.4% YoY
Source: Dubai Statistics Centre

Supply Pipeline

71,000
Units expected 2025-2027
Palm Jumeirah: 4,200
Downtown: 8,500
Dubai Marina: 6,300
Dubai South: 15,000
Source: CBRE Q1 2026

Key Areas (Price/sqft)

Palm JumeirahAED 3,513
Downtown DubaiAED 2,883
Dubai Marina / JBRAED 4,480
Business BayAED 2,487
Source: DLD registered sales medians (units), 2026 — refreshed nightly
RAK

RAK Supply & Demand

Population

420K
RAK Population 2024
+8.2% YoY
Source: RAK Statistics Centre

Supply Pipeline

14,000
Units under construction
Al Marjan Island: 8,200
Hayat Island: 3,400
Mina Al Arab: 2,400
Source: CBRE Q1 2026

Buyer Profile

Foreign investors70%
GCC nationals18%
UAE nationals12%
Source: RAK Properties FY2025
The Catalyst

Wynn Al Marjan Island Timeline

2022
Wynn Resort announced — first UAE gaming license
2023
Construction begins. Beachfront repricing expected
2024
RAK transactions hit AED 15B transactions (2024)
2025
RAK Properties reports AED 3.36B sales
2026
Prices +32%. Luxury segment demand +40%
Q1 2027
WYNN CASINO OPENS — 15 mins from Hayat Island
Sources: Wynn Resorts Investor Relations, DLD, RAK Government
Golden Visa Eligible
Every purchase above AED 2M qualifies for 10-year UAE residency
Latest Analysis
Inside the Portfolio: August 2026
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Inside the Portfolio: August 2026

Where our 69-residence book stands in august: Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah pricing, portfolio composition, and what we are watching ahead of Wynn Al Marjan's 2027 opening.

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Inside the Portfolio: July 2026
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Inside the Portfolio: July 2026

Where our 69-residence book stands in july: Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah pricing, portfolio composition, and what we are watching ahead of Wynn Al Marjan's 2027 opening.

Inside the Portfolio: June 2026
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Inside the Portfolio: June 2026

Where our 72-residence book stands in june: Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah pricing, portfolio composition, and what we are watching ahead of Wynn Al Marjan's 2027 opening.

Inside the Portfolio: May 2026
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Inside the Portfolio: May 2026

Where our 72-residence book stands in may: Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah pricing, portfolio composition, and what we are watching ahead of Wynn Al Marjan's 2027 opening.

Dubai vs RAK: Price Per Square Foot
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Dubai vs RAK: Price Per Square Foot

In the luxury real estate market, the emirate of choice can significantly influence an investor's return on investment (ROI). This article delves into the compa...

Dubai Real Estate: May 2026 Market Intelligence
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Dubai Real Estate: May 2026 Market Intelligence

Dubai’s real estate market continues to be a beacon of resilience and growth, with Q1 2026 showing a robust performance that sets the stage for the rest of the ...

Weekly Market Intelligence: 03 May 2026
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Weekly Market Intelligence: 03 May 2026

As the real estate market in the United Arab Emirates continues to evolve, understanding the nuanced dynamics of Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) is crucial for b...

Bay Views Status: 11 Units Remaining
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Bay Views Status: 11 Units Remaining

As the Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) real estate markets continue to surge in the first quarter of 2026, the luxury Bay Views development on Hayat Island stand...

RAK Beachfront: The Beachfront Discount
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RAK Beachfront: The Beachfront Discount

As the sun dips beyond the horizon and casts a warm glow across the waters of the Arabian Gulf, the beachfront properties in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) are not only a...

RAK Beachfront: Wynn Proximity Premium
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RAK Beachfront: Wynn Proximity Premium

As the UAE's real estate market continues to evolve and diversify, RAK Beachfront emerges as a prime investment opportunity with a unique selling proposition: p...

Weekly Market Intelligence: 30 April 2026
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Weekly Market Intelligence: 30 April 2026

Market analysis unavailable. Please check back soon for updated intelligence.

Dubai Real Estate: April 2026 Market Intelligence
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Dubai Real Estate: April 2026 Market Intelligence

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Dubai vs RAK: Capital Appreciation
5 min read

Dubai vs RAK: Capital Appreciation

In an era marked by a global real estate boom, discerning investors are increasingly focusing on specific locations within the United Arab Emirates to capitaliz...

Golden Visa Property Requirements: The Data Behind the Decision
5 min read

Golden Visa Property Requirements: The Data Behind the Decision

Market analysis unavailable. Please check back soon for updated intelligence.

RAK Beachfront: Developer Track Record
5 min read

RAK Beachfront: Developer Track Record

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RAK vs Dubai: The Price Gap Narrows
8 min read

RAK vs Dubai: The Price Gap Narrows

Ras Al Khaimah waterfront properties trade 47-71% below Dubai equivalents depending on the corridor, and the gap has been narrowing fast this month. Real numbers, weekly index, no invented stats.

RAK Beachfront Intelligence: Week of 27 April 2026
3 min read

RAK Beachfront Intelligence: Week of 27 April 2026

Hayat Island beachfront inventory drops below 15 units. Bay Views sells one floor at AED 1,923/sqft—31% below Dubai Marina pricing. Eleven units remain.

UAE Real Estate Snapshot: April 2026
3 min read

UAE Real Estate Snapshot: April 2026

Dubai Q1 transactions up 18% YoY to 31,847 units. RAK grows 34% to 2,341 transactions. Sofia Sands portfolio: 109 residences, AED 1.03B total value.

The Golden Visa Playbook: Real Estate Pathways in 2026
5 min read

The Golden Visa Playbook: Real Estate Pathways in 2026

AED 2M buys a 10-year residence — but the path is more nuanced than the headline suggests.

The Wynn Effect: Al Marjan Island at Handover
7 min read

The Wynn Effect: Al Marjan Island at Handover

With the UAE's first licensed casino resort opening in 2027, we model the likely impact on Al Marjan residential values.

Dubai Q1 2026 Market Brief: Where Yield Is Still Hiding
6 min read

Dubai Q1 2026 Market Brief: Where Yield Is Still Hiding

Despite headline price growth, three sub-markets continue to deliver net yields above 7%.

The Golden Visa Property Playbook
7 min read

The Golden Visa Property Playbook

Ten-year UAE residency through real estate. The exact threshold, timeline, and which properties qualify under the 2026 framework.

The Service Charge Trap—And How RAK Avoids It
6 min read

The Service Charge Trap—And How RAK Avoids It

Dubai Marina averages AED 25 per square foot annually. Hayat Island charges AED 12. Over a decade, that is AED 195,000 in savings.

The window closes when Wynn opens.

Talk to Sofia before it does.

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