{
  "id": 9572249,
  "title": "Dubai offers homebuyers strong value even as bubble risks remain, says UBS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/dubai-offers-homebuyers-strong-value-even-as-bubble-risks-remain-says-9572249",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-24T14:15:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/09/24/buy-dubai-property-bubble-strong-rents-demand-ubs-report/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai continues to present attractive opportunities for homebuyers, despite heightened risks associated with a property bubble, according to a recent report from UBS. The emirate's high rents make homeownership a more economical choice compared to renting, even as Dubai's ranking in UBS' Global Real Estate Bubble Index has increased to 1.16 this year from 1.09 last year, placing it among the top four cities in the elevated-risk category alongside Miami, Seoul, Geneva, and Lisbon. Only Zurich and Tokyo are deemed to be at high risk.\n\nDespite the elevated risks, Dubai remains an affordable housing market, with a skilled worker needing only five years of income to purchase a 60 square meter apartment near the city center, compared to 11 years in London and 15 years in Hong Kong. Dubai ranks just above Toronto and Miami among the surveyed cities for affordable housing.\n\nHowever, the uncertainty surrounding the impact of the Iran war on Dubai's property market, particularly the premium segment, could put a brake on the premium segment of Dubai's property market. Nonetheless, Dubai's strategic location and status as an international business hub remain strong assets. Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties, anticipates a balanced market next year, with a potential adjustment of 5 to 10 percent due to the ongoing situation, which could rapidly evolve if conditions stabilize.",
  "summary": "Dubai remains one of the few major housing markets where buying a home is relatively attractive compared with renting , despite elevated property bubble risks, according to a new UBS report. The emirate’s high rents continue to favour homeownership even as its score in the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index rose to 1.16 from 1.09 last year, placing it fourth among 23 cities surveyed. It ranks…",
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        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Dubai offers homebuyers strong value even as bubble risks remain, says UBS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/dubai-offers-homebuyers-strong-value-even-as-bubble-risks-remain-says",
        "published": "2026-09-24T14:15:32.000Z"
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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."
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