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Dubai Warehouse Tenants Prioritise Renewals as Regional Conflict Drives Cautious Leasing

Dubai warehouse tenants are opting to renew existing leases rather than commit to new spaces amid regional geopolitical uncertainty. Data from Cavendish Maxwell shows warehouse lease renewals surged 21.6% to a record high in the first half of 2026, while new lease contracts dropped 51.8% year-on-year. Despite the cautious sentiment, average rents in Dubai increased 12.4% over the same period.

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UAE Startups Face Challenges Finding Lead Investors for Growth Rounds

Startups in the United Arab Emirates are encountering difficulties securing lead investors for growth-stage financing rounds, according to EnterpriseAM. The bottleneck impacts emerging businesses seeking larger capital injections to scale operations. Regional ventures face a shortage of institutional backers willing to anchor and price late- and growth-stage rounds.