{
  "id": 2193089,
  "title": "Investments in completed Dubai property projects top $30bn in first half of 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/investments-in-completed-dubai-property-projects-top-30bn-in-first",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-20T17:41:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/08/20/investments-in-completed-dubai-property-projects-top-30bn-in-first-half-of-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Investments in completed real estate projects in Dubai surged by more than half in the first half of 2026, according to the Dubai Land Department. The sector demonstrated resilience despite the impact of the Iran war. The total value of these projects reached Dh111 billion ($30.2 billion), a 52% increase from Dh73 billion in the same period last year. This growth was driven by 104 completed projects, a 39% rise from 75 in the first half of 2025. Residential supply saw a 36% increase, totaling over 24,500 units. Built-up areas ready for handover grew by nearly 25% to 1.95 million square metres. The land reserved for developments increased by 135% to Dh19.46 billion. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, praised the real estate sector's continued strength, stating it reflects confidence from the global business community. Dubai remains the world's leading real estate investment destination, as reported by Arada's UAE Property Investment Index. Recent major projects include the podium of the $1 billion Trump International Hotel and Tower and the redeveloped Jebel Ali Village.",
  "summary": "Investments in completed real estate projects in Dubai jumped by more than half in the first quarter of 2026, as the sector maintained its resilience despite the effects of the Iran war. The total value of these developments in the six months through June hit Dh111 billion ($30.2 billion), up 52 per cent year-on-year from Dh73 billion in the same period in 2025, the state news agency Wam reported…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Investments in completed Dubai property projects top $30bn in first half of 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/investments-in-completed-dubai-property-projects-top-30bn-in-first-2194219",
        "published": "2026-08-20T17:41:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Dubai invests $9.3 billion across 147 projects in India over 10 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/dubai-invests-9-3-billion-across-147-projects-in-india-over-10-years",
        "published": "2026-08-20T18:03:50.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}