FACES UAE: What key trends and shifts in investor behavior are you seeing in Dubai’s real estate market today? EVGENIA VASILENKO: Dubai investors have become much more sophisticated. Previously, many buyers focused mainly on capital appreciation and off-plan launches. Today they ask about net yield, operating expenses, supply, rental demand and exit strategy. This is driving stronger interest in commercial real estate. Residential property remains important for liquidity an

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