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Wednesday,
11 November 2026

5 stories for Dubai owners, buyers and tenants, each with its source.

Infrastructure

Dubai approves AED2bn Metro extension to Al Maktoum Airport City

Dubai has approved an AED2 billion Metro extension connecting to Al Maktoum Airport City alongside an AED9.59 billion community facilities plan. The investment aims to expand long term transport networks and local public amenities across the emirate.

Why it matters Long term infrastructure investments enhance accessibility and strengthen housing demand near planned transit hubs, benefiting investors and buyers considering southern Dubai.

Prices & rents

Dubai office prices jump 9% to AED2,005 per square foot

Dubai office sales prices increased nearly 9% year-on-year to reach AED2,005 per square foot. Cavendish Maxwell reported that Downtown Jebel Ali recorded the highest level of investor activity.

Why it matters Commercial real estate capital growth highlights robust economic expansion, signaling strong demand for office investors and business occupiers.

Launches & supply

Dubai projects 365,000 new homes by 2030 as occupancy reaches 97%

Dubai residential occupancy has climbed to 97% across existing housing stock. Projections indicate that the market will require 365,000 new homes by 2030 to keep pace with demand.

Why it matters Exceptionally high occupancy rates reassure landlords of consistent rental demand, while incoming supply aims to alleviate market tightness over the long term.

Dubai life

Dubai South opens 37,000 sqm logistics facility at EZDubai

Dubai South announced the opening of Iron Mountain's 37,000-square-metre logistics site at EZDubai on 9 November. The automated facility consolidates warehousing and fulfilment operations for Unilever.

Why it matters Expanding industrial infrastructure creates localized employment, generating indirect tenant demand for residential communities surrounding Dubai South.

Prices & rents

385 property sales worth AED 1.23 billion registered in Dubai on Friday 6 November

The Dubai Land Department recorded 385 sales on Friday 6 November, with a combined value of AED 1.23 billion and an average of AED 1,846 per square foot. Over the seven days to that date, 2,749 sales worth AED 7.59 billion were registered.

Why it matters Registered sales, not asking prices, are the figures a valuation or an offer should rest on. Building-by-building numbers are on our prices pages.

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