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Global
Burj Khalifa sales on rise as Downtown demand increases
Downtown Dubai is fast becoming an 'affordable' luxury homes market with global appeal.
04 January 2023
Global
Saudi residential transaction volumes rise 6% in 12 months
A 6% rise in the total value of residential transactions, despite number of deals slipping and volume of home sales this year falling by 24%.
29 November 2022
Global
Dubai Prime residential market set for world’s strongest growth in 2023
Prime residential prices in Dubai, which encompass the neighbourhoods of The Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills and Jumeirah Bay Island, are set to experience the strongest price growth globally.
29 November 2022
Global
265,000 sq.ft of new office demand in Dubai during Q3
Office rents in the UAE’s two largest business hubs – Dubai and Abu Dhabi – remain resilient, however demand for Grade A office space is continuing to rise, along with occupancy levels, according to the latest analysis global real estate consultancy, Knight Frank.
29 November 2022
Retail & Leisure
Saudi office, retail and hospitality activity rising
As the Kingdom’s economic transformation plan unfolds, business activity is rising at an extraordinary pace.
15 November 2022
Industrial and logistics
Manufacturing and logistics sectors fuel 22% increase in Riyadh warehouse rents
Increased activity in sectors is contributing to strong demand for high-quality and specialised warehouse facilities across Saudi Arabia.
09 November 2022
Global
89% growth in Qatar hotel keys by 2025
Qatar could see its hospitality market grow by 89% to over 56,000 hotel keys by 2025, according to research carried out by global property consultancy firm, Knight Frank, with the delivery of the planned hotel room supply forecast to cost approximately US$ 7bn.
19 October 2022
Global
Dubai residential values up 89% in 12 Months
Market outlook stays upbeat as second home buyers in premier districts fuel demand.
14 October 2022
Global
2022 shaping up to be record year for ultra-prime residential sales in Dubai
Residential values in Dubai have continued to rise during Q2 and are now 10.1% higher than last summer.
05 September 2022
Build-to-rent and Multifamily
What is driving home purchases in Saudi Arabia?
Achieving lifelong goal cited as top reason for purchasing a home with tenants aspiring to transition to home ownership in Saudi Arabia.
13 June 2022
Global
What are the key considerations for home buyers in Saudi Arabia?
Privacy key selling point for villa occupants as apartment owners favour price and location when purchasing a home.
08 April 2022
Prime residential
Dubai Ultra-Prime home sales hit new record
Ultra-Prime homes sales have reached record levels in Dubai with high demand from international buyers.
06 April 2022
New Homes
Aspirations of Saudi citizens shifting market dynamics
Survey shows disparity between ambition and reality from how homeowners plan to finance their residential purchases and how they intend to use their new homes.
06 April 2022
Residential
Survey reveals strong desire to climb property ladder
The future home ownership aspirations of our Saudi residential survey respondents have revealed some fascinating differences.
05 April 2022
New Homes
Saudi millennials seek new housing requirements
With a young demographic on the horizon, our residential market survey highlights a clear opportunity for developers to provide new housing that appeals to a more millennial-friendly budget.
31 March 2022
New Homes
Neom named most desirable Saudi city
Saudi Arabia’s new Giga projects mark the birth of what could be the emergence of one of the world’s hottest new real estate markets.
31 March 2022
Build-to-rent and Multifamily
The most desirable property hotspots for Saudi HNWIs
Besides the Saudi Kingdom, Dubai has emerged as the preferred destination for Saudi high-net-worth-individuals to buy a home in according to our annual Saudi Arabia survey.
30 March 2022
Residential
Top five opportunities in the Saudi residential market
We highlight the top five stand-out opportunities in the Saudi residential market for developers, with insight from our recent residential surveys.
30 March 2022
Wealth
Saudi super-city demand creates huge opportunity for developers
Annual 2022 Saudi Residential Survey shows high demand for NEOM amongst homeowners, first-time buyers and high-net-worth-individuals.
14 March 2022
Global
Dubai luxury residential market continues growth
Dubai's luxury residential market is going from strength to strength as residential prices in the worlds tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, climbed 23% last year.
07 January 2022
Retail & Leisure
Saudi brands dominating retail market
Local restaurants are proving popular as the food & beverage scene thrives amongst rapid lifestyle retail development growth in Riyadh.
07 December 2021
New Homes
Record sales as UAE residential market bounces back
New record of 54 US$ 10m+ homes sold in Dubai as villa prices up 16.5% year on year and Abu Dhabi residential values climb.
06 December 2021
Build-to-rent and Multifamily
Palm Jumeirah house prices reach a record high
Villa prices climb to AED 3,250 psf in Q2 Highest number of villa sales recorded since 2014 Most apartments sold since Q3 2015
08 November 2021
Global
Saudi Arabia Market Review - Q2 2021
Retail rents remain under pressure across the Kingdom and Grade A offices in Riyadh see rental increases.
08 November 2021
