Is the Middle East Conflict Sending Dubai Buyers to Marbella? Here's What We're Seeing

In the last two weeks, we've seen a significant shift in Middle Eastern buyer interest in Marbella luxury property: enough that we've reassigned two agents full-time to handle incoming inquiries from UAE, Saudi, and Qatari nationals. Following Oscar's live interview on Antena 3, we sat down to share exactly what we're seeing on the ground: who's calling, what they're looking for, and what it could mean for the Marbella property market in the months ahead. This isn't a story about Dubai vs Marbella. The two markets have always coexisted. Marbella has had a deep relationship with Middle Eastern buyers since the 1970s. What's changed is the urgency, the volume, and the profile of buyers now reaching out. In this video, we cover: — Who is enquiring: UAE, Saudi, Qatari nationals, and European expats currently based in the Gulf — Why Marbella: lifestyle alignment, international schools, healthcare, direct flights from Gulf states, and five decades of cultural familiarity — What they're buying: new developments to luxury villas across the Golden Triangle — What this means for the market: 2025 was cautious globally, but this shift could be the tipping point that converts long-building interest into real transactions — particularly in the prime segment where supply remains tight. Thinking about Marbella? Let's talk. https://wa.me/34670068610 About MPDunne & Hamptons International A family-run luxury real estate business in Marbella with over 20 years of experience on the Costa del Sol. Advising clients for properties across Marbella, Benahavís, Estepona, and Sotogrande. https://www.mpdunne.com Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:18 The market shift 01:18 The types of inquiries we are seeing 01:43 Marbella's long history with Dubai 02:09 What Marbella offers 02:57 Current Market Reflection 03:38 The types of properties in demand 04:19 The long-term effect of this 04:56 Conclusion