The strong performance of Dubai’s real estate sector since the beginning of 2026 reflects the market’s entry into a new phase of maturity and stability, moving beyond the notion of a mere “temporary boom.”
In January alone, total real estate transactions reached approximately AED 108 billion, marking an annual growth of 86.5%, while the number of transactions increased by 17.3%. Sales also recorded AED 70 billion — the highest monthly figure in the market’s history — with January 26 witnessing the highest daily sales value ever recorded.
Data revealed a clear acceleration in the pace of growth, as AED 100 billion in sales was achieved within the first 30 working days of 2026, compared to 44 days during the previous year. This highlights improved market efficiency alongside strong and sustained demand.
This performance builds on the results of 2025, which recorded more than 270,000 transactions worth AED 917 billion, aligning with the goals of the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033. The strategy aims to increase total transactions to AED 1 trillion, with indicators suggesting the possibility of surpassing these targets ahead of schedule.
