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UAE's property sector faces reckoning after Iran strikes

On March 4, the UAE's property market was hit by Iranian missile strikes, puncturing stability and rattling investors as Dubai and Abu Dhabi developer shares plunged with a 5% market drop.
With off‑plan sales dominating 2025 transactions, off‑plan deals made up 65 per cent of Dubai transactions and expatriates formed nearly 90 per cent of the UAE's 11 million population.
Bond markets for developers have effectively shut, with spreads widening, a senior real-estate banker said his firm shelved a planned capital raise this week, while Ziad El Chaar, CEO of Dar Global, said `Nothing is on hold... everything is on track`.

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UAE's Top Property Stocks Face 5% Erosion After Iranian Strikes Rattle Investor Confidence

Missile strikes in the UAE have unsettled investors, raising concerns about foreign demand and the sustainability of the Gulf's property boom.

1 day ago·Singapore

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UAE's property sector faces reckoning after Iran strikes

The UAE's years-long property boom faces its first real test after Iranian missile strikes shattered the Gulf's safe-haven aura, rattling investors and exposing how heavily Dubai and Abu Dhabi rely on offshore money to sustain their building spree.

1 day ago·United Kingdom

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CNBC

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No concern over Dubai property market, Emaar Founder Alabbar says

Emaar Properties Founder Mohamed Alabbar tells CNBC's Dan Murphy he's "not concerned" about Dubai's property market following Iranian strikes on the city.

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Khaleej Times

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UAE real estate: Speed of sales redefines buyer behavior and market dynamics

In the UAE, real estate sales are happening at unprecedented speeds, reshaping buyer behavior and market dynamics. This rapid pace reflects a shift towards informed, data-driven decisions

1 day ago·Dubai, United Arab Emirates (the)

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UAE Real Estate Market In Trouble As Iran Strikes Shake Investor Confidence? - Outlook Luxe

The UAE’s real estate market, long a magnet for international buyers, is under pressure after Iran strikes and ongoing conflict. Could this uncertainty push prices lower or trigger significant losses for investors as demand shifts and confidence wanes?

2 days ago·New Delhi, India

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