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  • Dubai Startup dataHabibi Launches AI-Powered Property Intelligence Platform

    Dubai Startup dataHabibi Launches AI-Powered Property Intelligence Platform

    Founded by Ibrahim Qorraj and Haron Merzaie, dataHabibi brings building prices, rental yields, transaction histories, forecasts, projects and area trends into one research experience that processes property data through artificial intelligence to identify patterns and present actionable insights.

    The platform carries no property listings, positioning itself as a market intelligence tool rather than a sales channel. It serves buyers seeking comparable transaction data, investors analyzing yields and future supply, agents preparing client briefs, and developers tracking demand across communities and projects.

    AI-Driven Market Analysis

    dataHabibi’s artificial intelligence system organizes records, compares buildings, prices homes, scores yields, tracks momentum and refreshes forecasts as market conditions change. The platform’s current tools include building and project research, developer intelligence, transaction analysis, rental yields, off-plan pipeline data, market forecasts and a Dubai property price index.

    AI should earn its place by making a hard decision easier. Dubai property moves quickly, and no buyer or agent can study every relevant record by hand. We built dataHabibi to do that heavy work, then show the evidence in plain language.

    The company says its models refresh market signals daily, providing users with current data rather than static reports that become outdated after publication.

    Expansion Plans and Business Model

    dataHabibi plans to extend its AI system into automated valuation ranges, broker-ready PDF reports, personalized investment briefs and alerts for changes in price, yield and deal activity. These additions aim to enable investors to receive building briefs before viewings, agents to prepare branded client reports efficiently, and buyers to test asking prices against recorded deals.

    Property decisions often involve a family’s largest asset or an investor’s largest commitment. People deserve more than an asking price and a sales pitch. They should be able to see the market evidence, understand the trade-offs and decide with confidence.

    The platform operates on a freemium model, with core tools available without charge while Pro access provides deeper transaction history, rental data and investment analysis. The company maintains a listings-free and advertisement-free experience to keep research as the primary product focus.

    Market Context and Future Outlook

    The launch aligns with the UAE’s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031, which aims to support economic growth through AI adoption in key sectors. Dubai’s property market recorded 87,800 transactions worth Dh291.7 billion in the first half of 2026, with off-plan properties accounting for 71 percent of all deals.

    While Dubai is the initial market, the founders indicate the system could expand to other cities where property data is large, fragmented and difficult to interpret. For now, the focus remains on providing Dubai users with clearer visibility into buildings, prices, rents, yields and future supply dynamics.

    The platform’s emphasis on showing the facts behind predictions rather than asking users to trust automated valuations represents a practical application of AI in real estate intelligence, potentially establishing a new standard for data-driven property research in the emirate’s fast-moving market.

  • UAE’s First Fully Digital Property Auction Closes City Walk Unit in 7 Days

    UAE’s First Fully Digital Property Auction Closes City Walk Unit in 7 Days

    The digital auction platform enabled the sale of a 1,753-square-foot luxury residence in one of Dubai’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, demonstrating a faster and more transparent alternative to traditional property sales channels.

    The apartment was listed with no reserve price and an opening bid of Dh500,000, attracting strong interest from a global pool of investors who participated in live competitive bidding until the final moment. Throughout the process, participants tracked bid movements transparently through Boli.ae’s proprietary platform, ensuring full visibility and market-driven pricing.

    “The success of this City Walk auction confirms that speed and transparency are now essential standards for real estate investors,” said Imran Agha, CEO of Boli.ae. “We are demonstrating that a technology-first approach can remove friction, eliminate uncertainty, and enable real-time global participation in Dubai’s property market.”

    The platform integrates AI-supported pricing insights and rigorous bidder verification to create a secure auction environment. It reduces transaction timelines from weeks to days while providing publicly visible bid tracking to ensure fair and market-aligned pricing.

    Agha explained that the platform redefines how property value is discovered. “When serious buyers compete within a time-bound digital environment, pricing becomes more accurate and reflective of true market demand. This removes prolonged negotiations and replaces them with clarity and efficiency,” he said.

    Global Model Adapted to Dubai

    Auction-based property sales are widely established in markets including the United Kingdom, Australia, and parts of Asia, where they deliver fair market value within compressed timeframes. Boli.ae has adapted this model to Dubai’s regulatory frameworks and investor behavior, offering homeowners and investors a more predictable, data-driven exit and acquisition strategy.

    Since launch, the Boli.ae mobile application has recorded more than 500 downloads across iOS and Android platforms and maintains a 4.8 rating, reflecting strong early adoption and positive user feedback.

    Structured Benefits Across Stakeholders

    The platform offers distinct advantages for all participants in the real estate ecosystem:

    • Buyers access verified listings with complete pricing transparency and live auctions with zero buyer commissions
    • Sellers skip time-consuming viewings and delays, enabling faster sales through verified, ready-to-bid buyers
    • Brokers benefit from a scalable model allowing property listings without fees, faster closures, and expanded pipelines

    The successful auction arrives as Dubai’s property market demonstrates sustained resilience with buyers prioritizing value and transparency. Recent data shows Dh48 billion in sales across nearly 14,000 transactions in April 2026, underscoring continued investor demand.

    The platform positions itself as a next-generation marketplace designed to deliver secure, transparent, and globally accessible real estate transactions in the UAE, offering an alternative channel as Dubai continues to attract international property investment.