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Dubai luxury market shifts towards trust, exclusive property access
A Dh24.4 million sale at District One West Phase 2, brokered by CBA Real Estate, shows how trusted access to sellers is shaping Dubai's prime market.
AED 24.4M→ Gulf Today August 2026Dhs10.5m Madinat Jumeirah Living sale signals new pricing tier for Dubai prime property
A four-bedroom Madinat Jumeirah Living home sold through CBA Real Estate for AED 10.5 million, reported as the community's second-highest residential sale.
AED 10.5M→ Gulf Today August 2026CBA Real Estate strengthens ultra-prime presence with Dhs14.925 million Bulgari transaction
CBA Real Estate has completed a Dhs14.925 million transaction at Bulgari Resort & Residences Dubai, at about Dhs9,282 per square foot.
AED 14.9M→ Gulf Today August 2026CBA Real Estate defies industry trends with a six-figure monthly investment in digital property marketing
CBA Real Estate is investing hundreds of thousands of dirhams a month in digital marketing and property technology while many firms cut back.
→ Gulf News June 2026Dubai's brokerage market faces a new test as demand shifts to quality advice
With clients more demanding, Dubai brokerage is shifting from facilitation to advice; CBA Real Estate closed Dh332.5 million over two quarters on that approach.
→ Khaleej Times June 2026Brokers face survival test as Dubai property buyers increasingly look for quality advice
Dr. Salman Bin Ali tells Khaleej Times that softer sentiment will separate experienced Dubai advisors from agents who relied on a rising market.
→ Times of India January 2026How Salman Bin Ali is shaping Indian investment in Dubai real estate
Times of India profiled Dr. Salman Bin Ali and his role in Indian investment into Dubai real estate.
→ Gulf Today December 2025CBA Real Estate closes Dhs682 million in transactions as Salman Bin Ali earns top industry recognition
CBA Real Estate ended 2025 with AED 682 million in closed transactions, as Dr. Salman Bin Ali received industry recognition and the group prepared new technology.
AED 682M→ Gulf Today August 2025Salman Bin Ali named Best Realtor in Dubai and the UAE at global awards in Geneva
The Global Real Estate Excellence Council named Dr. Salman Bin Ali Best Realtor in Dubai and the UAE at a ceremony in Geneva.
→ Gulf Today June 2025CBA Real Estate recognised among top workplaces in UAE's real estate industry
CBA Real Estate was recognised among UAE real estate workplaces for an agent-productivity model, with agents averaging one closing every 30 days.
→ Gulf Today April 2025CBA Real Estate closes Dhs 622 million in Dubai luxury sales, Dhs 187 million at Emaar Beachfront alone
CBA Real Estate facilitated about Dhs622 million in Dubai luxury sales over 18 months, including Dhs187 million at Emaar Beachfront.
AED 622M→ Gulf Today April 2025The strategy behind Dubai's fastest luxury sales: How one firm is redefining the market
Gulf Today examined how CBA Real Estate sells luxury homes in a crowded Dubai market, citing average sale times of 60 days.
→ Gulf Today February 2025Salman Bin Ali named Outstanding CEO at UAE's Next Mastermind Awards 2025
Dr. Salman Bin Ali received the Outstanding CEO, Real Estate Excellence award at the UAE's Next Mastermind Awards 2025 at Shangri-La Dubai.
→ Gulf Today February 2025CBA Real Estate lands exclusive Dhs170 million Palm Jumeirah penthouse listing
CBA Real Estate secured an exclusive listing for an AED 170 million, 18,815 sq ft penthouse at Serenia Living on Palm Jumeirah.
AED 170M→ Khaleej Times December 2024CBA Real Estate celebrates Dh800 million in sales
CBA Real Estate announced Dh800 million in sales, a milestone reached amid strong demand for luxury property in Dubai.
AED 800M→ Gulf Today October 2024Dubai realtor Salman Bin Ali named Best Realtor of the Decade at the 2024 Gulf Achievers Awards
Dr. Salman Bin Ali was named Best Realtor of the Decade at the 2024 Gulf Achievers Awards, held at Ramee Dream Hotel.
→ Khaleej Times August 2024New proptech firm to provide dedicated consultants for Dubai real estate buyers
DXBA.com launched in Dubai in August 2024, assigning each buyer, seller or landlord a dedicated consultant across sales, rentals and investment.
→ Khaleej Times February 2024Dubai real estate insights: A promising outlook for 2024
Khaleej Times looked at the 2024 outlook for Dubai property, with forecasts of 5 to 7 per cent price growth led by luxury.
→ Khaleej Times September 2023Navigating dreams: The flight that landed a top realtor in Dubai
Khaleej Times profiled Dr. Salman Bin Ali's journey from pilot training to Dubai realtor, including the long hours behind his first years in property.
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- Best Realtor in Dubai and the UAEGlobal Real Estate Excellence Council, Geneva2025
- Outstanding CEO, Real Estate ExcellenceUAE's Next Mastermind Awards2025
- Best Realtor of the DecadeGulf Achievers Awards2024
- Magazine cover storyProfile of Dr. Salman Bin AliCover
Milestones
From one desk to a group.
- Late 2022One desk
CBA Real Estate opens with a single advisor.
- Mid 2023The first team
The first team forms around the founder.
- 2024A landmark year
Salman is named Best Realtor of the Decade.
- 2025Best Realtor in Dubai and the UAE
A record year, and Best Realtor in Dubai and the UAE.
- 2026Past AED 2 billion
Gulf News reports CBA passing two billion dirhams.
- TodaySeven companies
359 homes live with CBA right now.
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