In recent weeks, international media have been actively discussing events in the UAE. However, a significant part of the information background was greatly exaggerated. Dubai remains one of the safest and most stable cities in the world, and the real estate market continues to operate normally.

What is happening around the UAE is largely the result of the media effect: any event in Dubai receives a disproportionate response, as the city has long been perceived as a global symbol of security and stability.

The level of security in the UAE: what official data says

The UAE has consistently taken a leading position in international safety ratings. According to Numbeo, Dubai is among the safest metropolises in the world between 2025 and 2026.

According to official statistics:
• Dubai's safety index is over 83 points out of 100
• The crime rate remains one of the lowest among major cities in the world
• About 90% of the emirate's population are expats, making the city one of the most international in the world

This demographic structure forms a unique economic model: people from all over the world are deliberately choosing Dubai for life, business and investment.

Expert opinion: media noise and the real situation

Much of the content distributed on the Internet has been misinterpreted.

In many cases:
• the same event was filmed from different angles and presented as several incidents
• videos created using artificial intelligence were distributed
• some media outlets used unconfirmed sources

At the same time, the real facts tell a different story: local residents were not actually affected, and the city's infrastructure continues to operate as usual.

Is Dubai's real estate market open now

From the point of view of the economy and the real estate market, there is no panic. Developers continue to build facilities, construction sites operate non-stop, real estate shows and meetings with investors are held.

Green City Real Estate continues to close deals even amid high-profile news in the international media.

This is also confirmed by general market statistics.

According to the Dubai Land Department:

• 2023 — The volume of real estate transactions in Dubai exceeded 528 billion dirhams ‍

• 2024 — the market set a new record: more than 634 billion dirhams in transactions and over 180,000 ‍ deals

• 2025 — a new all-time high: about 917 billion dirhams and more than 270,000 deals

The impact of news on rentals and investments

In the short term, the market may experience a slight correction. This is a normal reaction of any economy to information events.

The possible effects are:
• temporary decrease in rental demand
• a slight cooling in customer activity
• short-term price stabilization

However, the fundamentals remain strong.

According to the Dubai Statistics Center, Dubai's population continues to grow rapidly:
• about 3.3 million people in 2020
• in 2025 — more than 4 million people

Population growth is outpacing the pace of housing construction, which creates a structural shortage of real estate.

Why investors continue to choose Dubai

Today, Dubai is one of the largest financial centers in the world. International corporations, investment funds and technology companies are concentrated here.

Key factors of market attractiveness:
• no real estate tax for individuals
• no tax on rental income
• well-developed business infrastructure
• free economic zone system
• stable legal system

That is why many tech entrepreneurs and investors, including Pavel Durov and Elon Musk, have repeatedly noted the UAE's high level of security and investment attractiveness.

Transport and infrastructure continue to operate

In the first days after the information surge, there were indeed temporary difficulties with air traffic. However, the transport system was quickly restored.

For example, flights at Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport were back to normal within a few days.

Dubai Real Estate Market Forecast

Experts believe that Dubai's real estate market will continue to grow, although growth rates may slow down slightly after several years of record growth.

After the COVID-19 pandemic, the market went through a powerful investment cycle, and a short-term equalization is now possible.

However, the long-term drivers remain the same:
• population growth
• international capital inflows
• infrastructure development
• Dubai's global role as a financial hub

Conclusion

Despite the big news in the media space, the real situation in the UAE remains stable. The economy continues to develop, construction projects are being implemented, and the real estate market is showing stability.

People who analyze facts and rely on official sources are well aware that Dubai remains one of the most reliable and attractive real estate markets in the world.

If you want to get up-to-date market analytics and select an investment property in Dubai, Green City Real Estate specialists will help you assess the situation and choose the most profitable investment strategy.