Cushman & Wakefield Core

02/06/2026

Dubai's AED 34 billion Metro expansion will alter the city's accessibility map and, with it, the price of land in places that have never had a station.

Our latest insights article takes a look at the main areas expected to benefit from the new line.

Click to read: https://ow.ly/HxR050Z6v8p

27/05/2026

Eid al Adha Mubarak.
Wishing our clients, partners and colleagues across the region a restful holiday with family and loved ones.

20/05/2026

UAE Office Leasing Guide 2026

Whether you're negotiating a new lease, renewing in a tightening market, or underwriting an acquisition, the guide sets out the terms, ranges and obligations that apply.

Inside the guide:
Lease structures, escalation rates and rent-free incentives
Security of tenure, eviction grounds and renewal mechanics
Service charges, VAT, Corporate Tax and transaction costs
Foreign ownership rules and the legislation underpinning every lease

Click to download your copy: https://ow.ly/3Yyb50Z1tan

14/05/2026

Record-setting transaction in Studio City
Cushman & Wakefield Core advised SRG on the forward purchase of a landmark mixed-use development in Studio City - the largest acquisition of its kind in the area on record and one of the largest mixed-use deals in the UAE in 2026.

The asset, acquired by Aldar, comprises six residential buildings and a community mall with 312 apartments and 39 retail units. It is one of the UAE's earliest large-scale multi-family schemes, designed from the outset to be held under single ownership and operated for long-term institutional income, rather than sold down on a strata basis.

The transaction was structured and concluded entirely off-market. That it closed at this scale, at this moment, reflects the depth of conviction that institutional capital continues to place in this market.

We’d like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parties involved in making this transaction smooth and easy: Aldar, Whyte & Case, Clyde & Co and Loci Design & Architecture.
In particular, we’d like to especially thank our client, SRG for their trust and partnership – we look forward to continuing to help them going forward with their real estate decisions.

04/05/2026

The UAE market is moving; Investors are actively evaluating acquisitions; Occupiers are making decisions about their space. The common thread is a need for clarity.

Across the country, our teams are advising clients at every stage — valuations, project and development services, leasing strategy, acquisitions, disposals, and property management.

Every client's situation is different, and that's how we approach it. If you'd like to discuss yours, please get in touch, or visit our site for more insights: https://ow.ly/ZKya50YUrS2

30/04/2026

Another international business puts down roots in the UAE.

Cushman & Wakefield Core is pleased to have represented Steelhaus Technologies Inc in securing 59,417 sqft of Grade A warehousing at Metal Park, KEZAD Group Abu Dhabi.

Steelhaus Technologies, a Canadian manufacturing and industrial firm, appointed us to find and secure their first UAE base. We conducted a market-wide study before identifying Metal Park as the standout option operationally, logistically, and commercially. We then negotiated competitive terms with a long-term occupancy agreed.

We look forward to working with Steelhaus Technologies as they establish and grow their presence in the UAE.

Get in touch with the team if you're looking for a new or expanded space, or visit our website to explore: www.cushwake.ae

David Short Robert Thomas MRICS Afsal Navas

30/04/2026

Another international business puts down roots in the UAE.

Cushman & Wakefield Core is pleased to have represented an international technology client in securing 59,417 sqft of Grade A warehousing at Metal Park, KEZAD- Abu Dhabi.

The multi-national manufacturing and industrial firm, appointed us to find and secure their first UAE base. We conducted a market-wide study before identifying Metal Park. as the standout option operationally, logistically, and commercially. We then negotiated competitive terms with a long-term occupancy agreed.

We look forward to supporting the client as they establish and grow their presence in the UAE.

29/04/2026

Our Co-CEO

24/04/2026

In a market under pressure, real estate strategy demands more rigour, not less.

Our Strategic Consulting team works alongside our clients, bringing deep market knowledge and data-driven insight to the decisions that shape their commercial real estate portfolios. As our Head of Strategic Consulting,
puts it: clarity and confidence, built on experience and the right data.
If you're thinking through your next move, contact us to start the conversation.

21/04/2026

Developers who have already committed capital to a project can't wait for certainty. The instinct to pause everything until the market resolves is understandable but, in most cases, it compounds exposure rather than limiting it.

The latest in our Navigating Uncertainty series sets out a practical framework for developers managing live projects in the current environment, covering feasibility, design programmes, procurement sequencing and tenure modelling.

We're working through these questions with developer clients across the UAE right now. Please reach out to the team if you'd like to discuss.

The developers best positioned to benefit from recovery will be the ones who turned uncertainty into a strategic advantage. Read the full article here:

Developers who have already committed capital to a project cannot wait for certainty. We laid out a framework for protecting your position while the market resolves.