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A Decade On: Sotheby's Gallery Begins a New Chapter in DIFC

Sotheby’s Dubai celebrates a decade in the DIFC with a stunning gallery reopening. Discover how we’re shaping the future of art and luxury in the region.

Ten years ago, Sotheby’s opened a gallery in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) with a clear purpose: to pay tribute to a region whose appetite for international art, culture and luxury is among the most discerning in the world. A decade on, the gallery is reopening, and the moment invites a look at what those ten years have built and where the relationship goes next.

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Senna's NSX, a Ferrari F40 and a Pre-War Pioneer Headline RM Sotheby's London Sale

Discover highlights from RM Sotheby’s London Auction, featuring Ayrton Senna’s Honda NSX, a rare Ferrari F40, and historic collector cars. Don't miss out.

RM Sotheby’s will stage The London Auction on 31 October 2026, a sale that spans well over a century of motoring. Early consignments range from a veteran car built in 1903 to some of the most admired supercars ever made. Ferrari is strongly represented, and a Honda NSX with a direct Formula 1 connection stands out as one of the most distinctive offerings. Taken together, the cars chart the automobile’s progress from its earliest experiments to the performance machines that now anchor the collector market.

South Asian Modernism at Sotheby's London

A Season of South Asian Modernism at Sotheby's London

Explore South Asian Modernism at Sotheby's London. Discover iconic art from Husain, Khakhar & more, charting the evolution of a vibrant art movement.

On 29 September, Sotheby's London turns its attention to South Asia with a sale devoted to the region's modern and contemporary art. The auction gathers paintings, sculpture and works on paper by artists whose careers, taken together, chart the emergence and evolution of South Asian modernism across the twentieth century and beyond. It is a sale built as much around scholarship as around market appeal, assembling works that have, in several cases, not been seen publicly for decades.

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Emirates Hills is among the most affluent neighbourhoods in Dubai. This magnificent development realized by Emaar Properties PJSC is commonly called the "Beverly Hills of Dubai".

Discover Tilal Al Ghaf, a serene Dubai community offering luxurious villas, a lagoon, and premium amenities.

Situated in Mohammed Bin Rashid City, District One is a meticulously planned, high-end waterfront community offering a luxurious and modern lifestyle.

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A New Chapter for One of Emirates Hills' Most Prestigious Plots

Emirates Hills mansion sells for AED 75M. Discover the ambitious renovation plans for this prestigious Dubai plot and its market potential.

A custom-built villa on an exceptionally large plot in a sought-after part of the prestigious Emirates Hills has changed hands for AED 75 million. The home sits on an enviable plot, with views stretching across the Montgomerie Golf Course, the lake and the wider Dubai skyline. The sale marks the beginning of an ambitious transformation for the property, and stands as a telling indicator of just how much strength remains in Dubai's most established mansion community. The sale was completed by Peter Blenman, a Director at Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty, working with Executive Director Leigh Borg, a longstanding specialist in Emirates Hills.

A Landmark Sale on Palm Jumeirah's Frond G

Palm Jumeirah Frond G landmark sale! Discover a stunning Signature Villa & what discerning buyers seek in Dubai property.

Dubai Sotheby's International Realty is pleased to announce the sale of a striking six-bedroom Signature Villa on Frond G, Palm Jumeirah, one of the most sought-after beachfront addresses in Dubai. As is customary for a transaction of this calibre, the sale price and specific deal terms remain confidential, but the property itself tells its own story of exceptional design, scale and location. Signature Villas of this standard rarely change hands in a market where residents tend to occupy for the long-term, and each sale offers a useful window into what today's buyers of Palm Jumeirah property are looking for.

A Season of Hermès At Sotheby's London

Explore a rare Hermès handbag auction at Sotheby's London featuring iconic Birkin & Kelly bags, exquisite materials, and vibrant colours.

In the world of collectible design, very few names carry the weight of Hermès, and within the Maison itself, fewer silhouettes carry the weight of the Birkin and the Kelly. Sotheby's London Handbags &amp; Accessories auction — set to open on 28th August — places both at its centre, assembling a sale that offers a survey of what the brand has done best over four decades: take a single form and refuse to leave it alone.

Honey Deylami Named No. 1 in Entrepreneur Middle East's Top 100 Agents List

Honey Deylami named #1 agent by Entrepreneur ME! Discover the Dubai real estate leader driving market resilience.

Entrepreneur Middle East's August 2026 Special Edition introduces a new ranking, Survival of the Fittest: 100 Agents Driving UAE's Property Market Resilience, built around a simple premise: Dubai's real estate sector has never moved in a straight line, and the agents worth watching are rarely the ones who caught a single lucky cycle. As the market navigates renewed uncertainty stemming from regional tensions, the list sets out to spotlight the brokers, founders and dealmakers keeping deals moving, clients reassured and relationships intact when the easy wins have dried up. The selection weighed track record, the scale and complexity of deals closed, industry standing and adaptability over time, rather than headline transaction numbers alone.

Dh1 Billion in Two Months: What Naïa Island's Plot Sales Reveal About Dubai's Super-Prime Market

What Naïa Island's Plot Sales Reveal About Dubai's Super-Prime Market

Even regional uncertainty, it turns out, is not enough to keep the world's wealthiest buyers away from a good address.

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South Asian Edit: Bringing South Asian Contemporary Art to The World

Explore South Asian contemporary art at Sotheby's! Discover pivotal artists like F.N. Souza & Mohan Samant in the "South Asian Edit" exhibition.

South Asia has never submitted to a single story. Its histories are plural, its artistic traditions layered across centuries of exchange, rupture, and reinvention — and any exhibition that attempts to compress that complexity into a coherent whole risks losing precisely what makes it compelling.

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Three Defining Lots at RM Sotheby’s Monterey 2026 Edition

Discover 3 defining lots at RM Sotheby's Monterey 2026 auction, featuring rare Aston Martin & Porsche supercars.

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Returning to the Portola Hotel and Monterey Conference Center for its 29th year, RM Sotheby's flagship Monterey, California sale has long operated as something beyond a market event. It is the annual convergence point for the world's most serious collectors, the place where rarity and provenance are tested most rigorously and rewarded most handsomely.
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Returning to the Portola Hotel and Monterey Conference Center for its 29th year, RM Sotheby's flagship Monterey, California sale has long operated as something beyond a market event. It is the annual convergence point for the world's most serious collectors, the place where rarity and provenance are tested most rigorously and rewarded most handsomely.
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Dubai International Realty's Villa Gaia Sale Signals Enduring Appetite for Dubai's Ultra-Prime Waterfront

Dubai's ultra-prime waterfront market is booming. See how Villa Gaia's $76M sale signals enduring demand for luxury Dubai real estate.

In a transaction that underscores the sustained vitality of Dubai's most exclusive residential segment, Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty has completed the sale of Villa Gaia, an award-winning beachfront estate on Jumeirah Bay Island, for AED 280 million. The deal, brokered by Directors <a href="https://sothebysrealty.ae/agent/regan-david-faulkner/" rel="noopener">Regan David Faulkner</a> and <a href="https://sothebysrealty.ae/agent/ioana-armeanu/" rel="noopener">Ioana Armeanu</a>, is understood to rank among the highest-value ready resale villa transactions recorded in the emirate during Q2 2026, and it arrives at a moment when long-term capital continues to flow, with notable conviction, into assets at the very apex of the market.

In a transaction that underscores the sustained vitality of Dubai's most exclusive residential segment, Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty has completed the sale of Villa Gaia, an award-winning beachfront estate on Jumeirah Bay Island, for AED 280 million. The deal, brokered by Directors <a href="https://sothebysrealty.ae/agent/regan-david-faulkner/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Regan David Faulkner</a> and <a href="https://sothebysrealty.ae/agent/ioana-armeanu/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ioana Armeanu</a>, is understood to rank among the highest-value ready resale villa transactions recorded in the emirate during Q2 2026, and it arrives at a moment when long-term capital continues to flow, with notable conviction, into assets at the very apex of the market.

Return to Tegernsee: Three Iconic Decades of Porsche

RM Sotheby’s at Tegernsee features three rare Porsche Carreras—356, 964 Cup and Carrera GT, showcasing iconic performance and heritage.

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There are few settings in Europe that frame a motor car quite like the Tegernsee. The lake sits below the Bavarian Alps, Gut Kaltenbrunn at its edge, and the Concours of Elegance Germany turns the surrounding grounds into something between a garden party and a pilgrimage. This is exactly the kind of place where RM Sotheby's, returning for its second live auction at the venue, has assembled a selection of Porsches — among other marques — that speak to six decades of the brand’s engineering ambition.
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There are few settings in Europe that frame a motor car quite like the Tegernsee. The lake sits below the Bavarian Alps, Gut Kaltenbrunn at its edge, and the Concours of Elegance Germany turns the surrounding grounds into something between a garden party and a pilgrimage. This is exactly the kind of place where RM Sotheby's, returning for its second live auction at the venue, has assembled a selection of Porsches — among other marques — that speak to six decades of the brand’s engineering ambition.
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Benjamin Franklin’s Rare Readings and Writings

A Glimpse into Benjamin Franklin’s Rare Readings and Writings

Explore Benjamin Franklin's rare books & writings from the Jay T. Snider Collection hitting Sotheby's. Discover his life through his own words & possession

There are few opportunities more compelling for collectors and historians than the chance to engage directly with the life and work of one of America's most influential founding figures. On 24 June 2026, Sotheby's New York will present the Jay T. Snider Collection of Benjamin Franklin, a landmark sale offering an unparalleled window into the life of the renowned printer, inventor, diplomat, scientist, and statesman.

There are few opportunities more compelling for collectors and historians than the chance to engage directly with the life and work of one of America's most influential founding figures. On 24 June 2026, Sotheby's New York will present the Jay T. Snider Collection of Benjamin Franklin, a landmark sale offering an unparalleled window into the life of the renowned printer, inventor, diplomat, scientist, and statesman.

A Record-Breaking Land Deal on a Private Dubai Island

Dubai’s ultra-prime market reaches a new milestone as a AED 377 million Naïa Island land sale signals growing demand for legacy homes, exclusivity and long-term investment.

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A recently completed land sale in Dubai has sent a clear message about the strength of the luxury real estate market. A single ultra-prime residential plot was sold to a private end-user for AED 377 million ($102.6 million), in what is understood to be one of the largest deals of its kind ever recorded for a single plot intended for one private residence.
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A recently completed land sale in Dubai has sent a clear message about the strength of the luxury real estate market. A single ultra-prime residential plot was sold to a private end-user for AED 377 million ($102.6 million), in what is understood to be one of the largest deals of its kind ever recorded for a single plot intended for one private residence.
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The Art of Discretion: Three Exceptional Cars at RM Sotheby's May Sealed Sale

Discover three extraordinary collector cars at RM Sotheby’s May Sealed Sale, including a Ferrari Enzo, Maserati A6G/54 Spyder Zagato, and Singer-reimagined Porsche 911.

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Not every great collection makes itself known. Some of the most consequential automotive transactions in the world unfold quietly, far from crowded salerooms and the theatre of public bidding, conducted instead in the measured register that discerning collectors have long preferred.
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Not every great collection makes itself known. Some of the most consequential automotive transactions in the world unfold quietly, far from crowded salerooms and the theatre of public bidding, conducted instead in the measured register that discerning collectors have long preferred.
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A Decade On: Sotheby's Gallery Begins a New Chapter in DIFC

Senna's NSX, a Ferrari F40 and a Pre-War Pioneer Headline RM Sotheby's London Sale

A Season of South Asian Modernism at Sotheby's London

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