Dubai recorded real estate transactions worth 252 billion dirhams during the first quarter

Dubai, April 9, 2020 – The real estate sector in Dubai continues its strong performance, achieving record results during the first quarter of 2026, in clear confirmation of the market’s flexibility and its ability to overcome regional changes, thanks to the proactive vision of the wise leadership and the balanced economic approach it has established that establishes stability and enhances confidence in various economic sectors, in a way that supports the achievement of ambitious strategic goals whose features are defined in the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Strategy for the Real Estate Sector.

The data issued by the Dubai Land Department reflects the continued strong activity in the real estate market, as the total number of real estate transactions reached 718,160 transactions, of which 60,303 were real estate transactions, a growth of 6% compared to the same period in 2025.

While the total value of these transactions rose to 252 billion dirhams, achieving a remarkable growth of 31%, which reflects the continued investment momentum and the strength of liquidity in the market.

Real estate investments also continued to record positive growth rates, as the number of investments reached 57,744 investments, an increase of 7%, while their value rose to 173 billion dirhams, a growth rate of 22%, including 15,540 investments for women, worth 32 billion dirhams, in a clear indication of investor confidence and the continued flow of capital into the real estate market in Dubai.

The investor base witnessed a remarkable expansion and reached 48,448 investors, with a growth of 8%, including 29,312 new investors, a 14% increase in the number of new investors compared to the first quarter of 2025. This reflects the market’s continued attraction to diverse segments of investors, whether from inside or outside the country, and confirms Dubai’s attractiveness as a safe, stable and reliable investment destination.

In the same context, investments in luxury real estate continued their strong performance, reaching a value of 87.71 billion dirhams, a growth of 26%, which reflects the continuing demand for high-quality real estate projects, and enhances Dubai’s position among the most prominent global destinations in this category.

The value of foreign investors’ investments rose to 148.35 billion dirhams, a growth of 26%, in parallel with the growth of the number of their investments by 11% to reach 48,445 investments, which confirms the solidity and growth of international confidence in the real estate market in Dubai, and its attractiveness as a safe and stable environment for long-term investment.

Investments by citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries recorded a growth in value to reach 12.23 billion dirhams, an increase of 14%, with the number of investments reaching 3,228 investments, which reflects the depth of regional economic relations and the continued active investment presence in the market. While Arab investment flows recorded 12.11 billion dirhams, distributed among 6,071 investments.

This performance confirms that the real estate sector in Dubai continues to establish a model based on sustainability and balance, supported by world-class infrastructure, advanced digital capabilities, a flexible legislative system, and a business environment capable of adapting to various circumstances.

The continuation of activity in the various components of the market reflects that demand is present and continuous, and that the market is moving according to clear economic foundations, far from being temporarily affected by surrounding fluctuations, which enhances its stability in the medium and long term.

With the continued flow of investments, the growing investor base, and the diversification of real estate projects, the sector continues to consolidate its position as one of the main engines of economic growth in the emirate, supported by investor confidence, policy stability, and clarity of future vision. This strong performance confirms that Dubai is steadily moving forward in strengthening its position as a leading global destination for real estate investment, while continuing to transform challenges into opportunities, and presenting a balanced economic model that combines flexibility and sustainability.

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