Dubai’s real estate market has commenced 2026 with a remarkable performance, setting new benchmarks in transaction volumes and sales values. According to data released by the Dubai Land Department, the emirate recorded a staggering 86.5% year-on-year increase in total real estate transactions.
Key highlights of the January 2026 real estate landscape include:
- Total real estate transactions: Dh107.96 billion (up from Dh57.89 billion in January 2025)
- Number of transactions: 21,884 (17.27% increase)
- Sales activity: Dh70.05 billion (highest monthly value ever recorded)
- Total sales deals: 16,858 (20.38% increase from previous year)
Top-performing areas by sales value included Al Rowaiyah 1 (Dh6.31 billion), Meydan 2 (Dh6.04 billion), and Al Yalayis 1 (Dh4.6 billion). Other notable areas like Business Bay and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Gardens also demonstrated strong market performance.
Ahmed Al Dawla, chairman of On Plan Real Estate, attributed this transformation to Dubai’s evolving global perception. “Dubai is no longer a temporary destination but a city of long-term residence, attracting individuals and families worldwide,” he stated.
The robust market is driven by factors such as safety, infrastructure, economic stability, and investor-friendly policies. Al Dawla predicts continued price appreciation, noting that 2025’s total real estate transactions approached Dh917 billion—a milestone initially targeted for 2033.
With this momentum, the Dubai real estate market is poised to potentially surpass Dh1 trillion in annual trading value in the near future.
