Gulf Edition August 18, 2026 · GST
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PRIME VACANCY0.7%record lowPRIME RENTAED 315/sqm23.4% YoYOCCUPANCY99.3%Q2 DEALS4767% YoYDEAL VALUEAED 1.8BQ2 2026TECH DEMAND89% YoYfastest segment12M PIPELINE240K sqmPRIME YIELD4.2%NEW SUPPLY1,970 sqmthru 2027

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Technology Sector Emerges as Fastest-Growing Occupier Segment Across UAE Markets
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Technology Sector Emerges as Fastest-Growing Occupier Segment Across UAE Markets

Technology companies — fintech, AI, and enterprise software — have become the UAE commercial market's fastest-growing occupier segment, accounting for 24% of new leasing activity in Q2 2026.

June 19, 2026 1 min read
Global Asset Managers Drive Record Occupier Demand in DIFC in H1 2026
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Global Asset Managers Drive Record Occupier Demand in DIFC in H1 2026

Global asset management firms have been the dominant source of DIFC office demand in H1 2026, accounting for 38% of new leasing activity as Dubai solidifies its position…

June 19, 2026 1 min read
ICD Brookfield Place: Benchmark for UAE Super-Prime Office Delivery
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ICD Brookfield Place: Benchmark for UAE Super-Prime Office Delivery

ICD Brookfield Place in DIFC defines the top tier of UAE office real estate with architectural distinction, LEED Platinum certification, and a curated occupier mix including leading global…

June 19, 2026 1 min read
Gate Avenue DIFC Achieves 100% Occupancy Following AED 85 Million Refurbishment
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Gate Avenue DIFC Achieves 100% Occupancy Following AED 85 Million Refurbishment

Gate Avenue in DIFC has reached 100% occupancy following completion of an AED 85 million lobby-to-roof refurbishment, setting a new standard for prime office building delivery in Dubai.

June 19, 2026 1 min read
Business Bay Emerges as Value Alternative to DIFC as Prime Rents Diverge
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Business Bay Emerges as Value Alternative to DIFC as Prime Rents Diverge

Business Bay recorded 89 leasing transactions in Q2 2026 with an average rent of AED 195/sqm, attracting occupiers priced out of DIFC and Downtown Dubai.

June 19, 2026 1 min read
Landmark AED 1.2 Billion Office Asset Trade in Abu Dhabi Signals Investor Confidence
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Landmark AED 1.2 Billion Office Asset Trade in Abu Dhabi Signals Investor Confidence

A fully occupied Grade A office tower in Abu Dhabi's ADGM district traded for AED 1.2 billion, reflecting a net initial yield of 4.1% and marking the largest…

June 19, 2026 1 min read
DIFC Records 47 Office Transactions in Q2 2026, Deal Value Surges 67% YoY
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DIFC Records 47 Office Transactions in Q2 2026, Deal Value Surges 67% YoY

DIFC recorded 47 office lease transactions in Q2 2026, with total deal value surging 67% year-on-year to AED 890 million, reflecting both higher rents and larger average deal…

June 19, 2026 1 min read
Gulf Edition Market Intelligence Briefing: June 20, 2026
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Gulf Edition Market Intelligence Briefing: June 20, 2026

Weekly Gulf Edition market intelligence briefing covering key developments across UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar commercial real estate markets.

June 19, 2026 1 min read
Abu Dhabi Office Market Report: Occupancy Surges to 99.3% Amid Tech Sector Expansion
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Abu Dhabi Office Market Report: Occupancy Surges to 99.3% Amid Tech Sector Expansion

Abu Dhabi's Grade A office market achieved a 99.3% occupancy rate in Q2 2026, driven by expansion by sovereign wealth-linked entities, technology firms and professional services companies.

June 19, 2026 1 min read
Dubai Commercial Real Estate Hits Record Prime Rent of AED 315/sqm in Q2 2026
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Dubai Commercial Real Estate Hits Record Prime Rent of AED 315/sqm in Q2 2026

Dubai's Grade A office market reaches AED 315 per sqm per annum in Q2 2026, a 23.4% year-on-year increase driven by constrained supply and surging demand from financial…

June 19, 2026 2 min read
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