Dubai's off-plan residential apartment market recorded AED 17.5 billion in sales during March 2026, a 12.9% increase year-on-year, according to analysis of Dubai Land Department data by Al Masdar Al Aqaari.

Dubai's property market defied its traditional Ramadan slowdown, recording 15,196 transactions worth AED 50.58 billion between 18 February and 19 March – a 29.7 percent year-on-year increase in value and a 5.63% rise in volume.

Sharjah’s property market recorded strong momentum during Ramadan 2026, with total transactions reaching AED 4.6 billion, marking a 71.8% increase year-on-year.

Drake & Scull International reported strong growth in 2025, with revenue rising 116% year-on-year to AED 224 million (USD 61 million), driven by accelerating project execution and order book conversion across key markets.

Majid Al Futtaim Holding reported strong financial performance in FY2025, with net profit rising 41% year-on-year to AED 3.6 billion (USD 980 million), supported by growth across its malls, hotels, real estate and e-commerce divisions.

S&P Global has affirmed Ras Al Khaimah’s long-term and short-term credit ratings at ‘A/A-1’ with a stable outlook, citing prudent fiscal management and strong financial buffers that are expected to support economic stability over the next two to three years.

Ohana Development has reported record demand for its Manchester City Yas Residences project in Abu Dhabi, generating AED 6 billion (USD 1.63 billion) in sales within 72 hours of launch.

Qatar’s property market recorded strong momentum in February 2026, with total real estate transactions reaching QR 2.709 billion (USD 744 million) across 508 deals.

Kuwait’s property market recorded strong growth in February, with total transaction value rising 69.6% year-on-year to KD 615.83 million.

Aldar Properties has raised USD 1 billion through subordinated hybrid notes issued to Apollo Global Management, taking Apollo’s total investment in the developer to USD 2.9 billion since 2022.