According to the broker Turnio, the August 2026 Russian real estate demand index in the UAE returned to January's level of 100 points after March's low of 22.7 points. In the first three quarters, Dubai's share of total citizen demand for foreign property was 8.68%, down from 12.8% in 2022. Amid renewed interest, the Federal Tax Authority has begun sending inquiries to Russians regarding real estate transactions in the Emirates, RBC reports.