Owners are holding assets while buyers focus on ready homes, quality and pricing Last updated: May 11, 2026 | 04:01 AFP Dubai: UAE property buyers are taking longer to make decisions as regional uncertainty weighs on sentiment, with nearly 45% of market participants still planning to buy a home within the next 12 months. The bigger signal for buyers is that this slowdown is not being driven by distressed owners rushing to sell. More than 60% of existing property owners plan to hold or expand their portfolios over the next six months, while only around 4% are considering selling. Get updated faster and for  FREE : Download the Gulf News app now - simply  click here . That is keeping the market from turning into a broad discount cycle, even as buyers become more selective on location, pricing, delivery timelines and long-term value.…