News and analysis

Market and regulation in Dubai

We track regulatory changes and market trends that matter to developers and investors from Russia and the CIS.

Developers2 October 2026

Mohamed Alabbar: my business is not real estate, but the art of creating life through architecture

Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar and one of Dubai’s most influential developers, said his business is not selling square metres but creating urban environments where people want to live.

For developers entering the Dubai market, this is an important signal: what sells here is not an apartment but a community — with infrastructure, public spaces and management. The product concept and master plan affect the price as much as the finishes do.

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Regulation and law29 September 2026

UAE tax authority reminds companies to file corporate tax returns by 30 September

The UAE Federal Tax Authority has reminded all registered companies to file corporate tax returns and pay the tax by 30 September 2026.

For developer SPVs and developer entities, this is a reminder that the tax framework must be built from day one: registration, accounting, reporting. Penalties for late filing in the UAE are significant, and banks take a company’s tax history into account.

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Market and prices28 September 2026

US–Iran conflict: what UAE residents need to know about the Strait of Hormuz, flights and oil prices

Analysts examine the conflict’s impact on UAE residents and businesses through three channels: shipping risks through the Strait of Hormuz, air travel, and energy prices.

In real estate, geopolitics usually shows up through buyer sentiment and material costs. That is why our financial models include stress scenarios for sales prices and timelines.

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