Dubai Property Podcast

Craig is back with another look at Dubai real estate, and is joined by Mario to discuss why some Dubai developers are handing over properties ahead of schedule, including one JVC project completed nine months early. For investors, an earlier handover could mean rental income sooner; for end-users, it could reduce rent payments elsewhere. But buyers must also prepare for poten...

Craig is back with a listener in London who is considering buying his first property in Abu Dhabi after friends suggested it offers better value than Dubai. With a budget of around AED 800,000, we explore potential areas for a 28-year-old first-time buyer and discuss Dubai developers releasing smaller numbers of units. Mario talks about what developers are doing with releasin...

Craig is back talking about the latest population figures with Mario. Also Dubai recorded AED 72.6 billion in residential property sales during Q3 2026, across approximately 34,000 transactions. Compared with the same quarter last year, sales values fell 47% and transaction volumes dropped 38%. Off-plan remained dominant, accounting for 65% of sales value and 72% of purchases...

Craig is joined by Lillian and Mario to discuss real estate across the UAE. More than half of prospective Dubai property buyers still expect prices to fall, yet buying intent increased from 68% in July to 71% in August. A Property Finder survey of 4,113 active property seekers suggests buyers are becoming less willing to wait for the perfect market entry point. Lillian has mo...