Dubai has launched a major initiative to support first-time homeownership through a new programme developed by the Dubai Land Department and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism.

Dubai’s real estate market reached a new milestone in Q2 2025, posting its strongest quarter on record with $50bnin sales transactions. This marks a 49% jump in value and a 22% increase in transaction volume compared to Q2 2024, with 53,252 deals recorded.

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed an agreement with Crypto.com to explore blockchain technology and virtual real estate investments. The partnership aims to create a secure digital environment for virtual asset transactions and enable the use of digital currencies in real estate.

Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced that Emirati citizens can now register online for the ‘Dubai Real Estate Broker Programme’. DLD encourages developers and brokers who missed earlier phases to contribute proposals supporting the programme’s goals, emphasising public-private collaboration to build a sustainable real estate ecosystem. The initiative has attracted strong interest since its launch,

Dubai South Properties has launched Hayat, a 10-million-square-foot luxury community located in the Golf District of Dubai South. The development will feature approximately 2,500 residential units, including townhouses, semi-attached and standalone villas, mansions, apartments, and hotel apartments.

The Dubai Land Department (DLD) has announced the instant sell-out of its second tokenised property on the PRYPCO Mint platform. The project was fully funded in less than two minutes, drawing 149 investors representing 35 different nationalities.

Summer has emerged as a key season for real estate activity, particularly in Dubai, where investors are eyeing locations that offer long-term value, strategic vision, and seasonal appeal.

Bahrain-based real estate developer Infracorp has officially launched sales for its latest residential development, California Residences. Located in Wadi Al Safa, Dubai, the $164m project features 370 units including apartments, villas, and townhouses designed around modern, community-focused living.

Dubai-based real estate crowdfunding platform SmartCrowd has launched Flip, a fractional investment model that allows individuals to co-invest in high-end property renovations.

Emirates Properties Group has announced the launch of Azha Millennium Residences, a $95m mixed-use development in Jumeirah Village Triangle. The project will feature 196 branded apartments and retail spaces and is scheduled for completion in the final quarter of 2027.