In A Closer Look, The National provides an in-depth take on one of the main stories of the week Dubai's population is forecast to reach five million by 2030, and the housing market is responding. There is now a record divergence between home sizes and property prices. In 2024, the average home is more than 600 square feet smaller than it was three years ago. But what is causing Dubai’s shift towards smaller homes? Here, host Sarah Forster speaks to The National's Hala Nasar to find out more.