Investment

Dubai's resident population passed 4.5 million at the end of 2025 and reached 4.74 million by the second quarter of 2026, a gain of over 160,000 people in six months, according to Digital Dubai's population figures. Dubai's population has crossed 4.74 million after the emirate added more than 161,000 residents sin…

Short answer: yes and it's more common than you'd thinkIf you're asking “can you buy an operational business in Dubai?” the answer is a straightforward yes. Dubai has one of the most active business acquisition markets in the region and buying an existing, revenue-generating company is often a faster and lower-risk rou…

After a red-hot start to the year, Dubai's office market took a breather in Q2 2026. Transaction volumes dropped sharply but sales value barely moved, a gap that tells a more interesting story than the headline number alone. Buyers didn't leave the market, they just got more picky. The Numbers: A Sharp Volume Drop…

Dubai's real estate market is firing on all cylinders in 2026. But for every investor who's made a fortune on residential apartments, another has quietly outperformed them with a well-placed commercial unit. The real question isn't which asset class wins outright, it's which one wins for you.This guide cuts through the…

One of the most effective ways to enter Dubai's commercial market is not to start from scratch, it is to acquire a business that is already operating. Buying a turnkey business gives you immediate cash flow, an established customer base, trained staff, existing supplier relationships and a proven location.Dubai's econo…

Dubai's food and beverage sector is one of the most dynamic and rewarding restaurant markets in the world and in 2026, it shows no signs of slowing down. Dubai welcomed 19.59 million tourists in 2025, a 5% increase over the prior year and residents and tourists collectively spend around AED 25 billion annually on dinin…

Renting an office in Dubai is one of the most important decisions you will make when establishing or expanding your business in the UAE. Whether you are a startup looking for your first workspace or an international company setting up a regional headquarters, understanding the process from start to finish will save you…

The Quick Take: Buying an existing business in Dubai allows investors to bypass the "delivery gap" and tap into immediate cash flow. With 2026 seeing a 5% GDP growth and a population surpassing 4 million, sectors like automotive, healthcare and F&B are offering record-breaking ROIs.Dubai’s commercial landscape has…

Choosing the right office space is one of the most critical decisions for any business expanding in Dubai. With the commercial market seeing a "supply squeeze" in Grade A assets and new tax regulations in full effect, the choice between Shell and Core and a Fitted Office has significant implications for your bottom lin…

For international investors entering Dubai’s commercial real estate market, one of the most critical strategic decisions is choosing between freehold and leasehold property ownership. This is not just a legal distinction, it directly impacts ROI, financing, liquidity and long-term asset control.With Dubai positioned as…

Dubai’s real estate market moves quickly. Values shift with new infrastructure, investor demand, regulatory updates and evolving supply across offices, warehouses, retail and residential assets.Yet many property owners, investors and businesses only realise they need a professional valuation when they are already in th…

The Evolution of Dubai’s Office MarketDubai’s office market is entering one of the most structurally significant phases in its modern history. What appears on the surface as rising rents and tightening vacancy rates is, in reality, the visible outcome of a deeper economic transformation. The emirate is no longer positi…