The first edition of 2026 opens at a defining moment for the region. Dubai has not only sustained its momentum-it has demonstrated a level of maturity, resilience, and global influence that now positions it among the world’s most sophisticated real estate markets. The record AED 682.5 billion achieved in 2025 is more than a milestone; it is a statement of structural strength and long-term confidence.
Our major feature, Dubai 2025: Growth Unlimited, captures this evolution with clarity. It reflects a city that has moved beyond rapid expansion into a phase of intentional, data-backed, globally benchmarked growth. This is a market that no longer reacts to cycles-it shapes them.
In this edition, we also spotlight Marjan’s Moment, a deep dive into one of the region’s most compelling emerging destinations. With rising demand, shifting investor profiles, and a clear value trajectory, Marjan is fast becoming a symbol of the UAE’s next wave of coastal and lifestyle-led development.
A global legacy also arrives in Dubai through Aylesford Middle East, bringing six decades of London real estate heritage into the region. Their entry reinforces Dubai’s status as a magnet for international expertise and institutional-grade advisory.
One of the most anticipated features of this issue is the cover story “The Master of Real Estate”, profiling Umar Bin Farooq, Founder & CEO of One Broker Group, a figure whose leadership, vision, and consistency have shaped market behaviour and investor confidence. His journey reflects the very essence of Dubai’s rise- strategic, bold, and relentlessly forward-looking. Presenting him in this edition is both timely and symbolic, as the city steps into a new era of global prominence.
We also revisit the fundamentals in The Multiplier of Real Estate, a reminder that wealth creation in property is not about luck but about understanding timing, liquidity, and long-term position – ing-principles that continue to define success in this region.
Across the magazine, you will find stories of innovation, new launches, shifting hotspots, and the developers, advisors, and visionaries shaping the UAE’s next chapter.
Welcome to 2026-a year where Dubai doesn’t just grow; it leads.
