According to recent report , Dubai continues to prove why it is one of the world's most trusted locations for real estate investment.
With real estate transactions worth AED 917 billion in 2025 and already AED 252 billion in the first quarter of 2026, Dubai's real estate market is not only continuing to grow — it is setting new global standards for investor confidence, stability and long-term value.
1. Record performance in 2025:
Dubai's real estate market recorded transactions worth over AED 917 billion in 2025 , with more than 270,000 transactions . This represents a year-on-year growth of approximately 20% .
2. Strong start to 2026:
In the first quarter of 2026, real estate transactions in Dubai reached AED 252 billion , representing a year-on-year increase of 31% . A total of 60,303 real estate transactions were registered.
3. Strong Investor Confidence:
Real estate investments reached AED 173 billion in the first quarter of 2026 across 57,744 transactions . At the same time, the investor base grew to 48,448 investors , including 29,312 new investors .
4. Foreign investment remains strong.
Foreign investment in Dubai's real estate market reached AED 148.35 billion in the first quarter of 2026 , representing growth of 26% . This confirms Dubai's continued attractiveness as a global investment hub.
5. Rising Demand for Luxury Real Estate:
The luxury real estate segment in Dubai saw investments of AED 87.71 billion in the first quarter of 2026 , also representing growth of 26% . This underlines Dubai's position as a leading global destination for luxury real estate.
6. Stability in the rental market: Dubai registered 1.38 million rental agreements
in 2025, with a total rental value of AED 126.4 billion . This reflects strong demand from residents, businesses, and investors.
7. Continued strong development activity:
In 2025, 124 real estate projects worth AED 27.5 billion were completed in Dubai. At the same time, the number of projects under construction rose to 937 , demonstrating developers' continued confidence in the market.
8. Growth in the Brokerage and Real Estate Sector:
The number of active real estate offices in Dubai reached 10,182 , following the registration of 4,122 new offices in 2025. This is a strong indication of market growth, professionalism, and the increasing maturity of the real estate sector.
With real estate transactions worth AED 917 billion in 2025 and already AED 252 billion in the first quarter of 2026, Dubai's real estate market is not only continuing to grow — it is setting new global standards for investor confidence, stability and long-term value.
1. Record performance in 2025:
Dubai's real estate market recorded transactions worth over AED 917 billion in 2025 , with more than 270,000 transactions . This represents a year-on-year growth of approximately 20% .
2. Strong start to 2026:
In the first quarter of 2026, real estate transactions in Dubai reached AED 252 billion , representing a year-on-year increase of 31% . A total of 60,303 real estate transactions were registered.
3. Strong Investor Confidence:
Real estate investments reached AED 173 billion in the first quarter of 2026 across 57,744 transactions . At the same time, the investor base grew to 48,448 investors , including 29,312 new investors .
4. Foreign investment remains strong.
Foreign investment in Dubai's real estate market reached AED 148.35 billion in the first quarter of 2026 , representing growth of 26% . This confirms Dubai's continued attractiveness as a global investment hub.
5. Rising Demand for Luxury Real Estate:
The luxury real estate segment in Dubai saw investments of AED 87.71 billion in the first quarter of 2026 , also representing growth of 26% . This underlines Dubai's position as a leading global destination for luxury real estate.
6. Stability in the rental market: Dubai registered 1.38 million rental agreements
in 2025, with a total rental value of AED 126.4 billion . This reflects strong demand from residents, businesses, and investors.
7. Continued strong development activity:
In 2025, 124 real estate projects worth AED 27.5 billion were completed in Dubai. At the same time, the number of projects under construction rose to 937 , demonstrating developers' continued confidence in the market.
8. Growth in the Brokerage and Real Estate Sector:
The number of active real estate offices in Dubai reached 10,182 , following the registration of 4,122 new offices in 2025. This is a strong indication of market growth, professionalism, and the increasing maturity of the real estate sector.