"Will rents continue to outperform capital values? Which cities have continued to perform? And what do we expect to see for the remainder of 2023?"

"The tourism sector in the UAE has witnessed a resurgence overthe last 12 months, as global travel rebounded following theCovid-19 pandemic. This growth in tourist numbers has led to a steady increase in hospitality project completions. Activity levels in 2023 are expected to increase further with more than 4.67 mn visitors already recorded for Q1 2023 up 17.6% from the 3.97 mn visitors in Q1 2022."

"The Bahrain real estate sector largely continued the upward momentum from 2022, albeit at a slower pace given increasing global macro-economic uncertainties, according to the Savills Q1 2023 Bahrain Property Market in Minutes update."

"Considering the current economic volatility, retailershave become more averse to risk taking, putting mostexpansionary plans on hold until the market stabilizes. Asa result, landlords have been offering flexible and generouslease terms including contributions towards fit-outs,rental discounts, marketing, and events support as wellas temporary suspension of base rents."

"Dubai sees a wave of new market entrants taking up office space in Q1 2023, responsible for 40% of total leasing activity"

"This, our fifth edition, explores global new store openings with a focus on identifying the most attractive opportunities for store expansion over the next 12–18 months. The resilience of the luxury market is evidenced in the relative health of luxury retail globally; emerging pitches and new markets may present some of the most interesting future opportunities"