Dubai overtook Hong Kong as the world’s top market for ultra-luxury homes in the first quarter as wealthy individuals flock to the Gulf’s financial hub, according to a report from Knight Frank on Wednesday.
The United Arab Emirates’ largest city recorded 88 transactions totalling US$1.66 billion for homes worth more than US$10 million in the first three months of the year. Hong Kong followed in second place with 67 deals worth US$988 million, followed by New York on 58 transactions totalling US$942 million.
London, a perennial favourite, slipped four places to sixth with 36 transactions.






