In the first quarter of 2026, the UAE real estate market exhibited remarkable strength, showcasing heightened confidence from both local and international investors. The market has showcased its resilience and ability to offer consistent growth, promising attractive returns in the upcoming years.
Major emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman reported significant gains in the real estate sector during the year’s opening quarter. Official statistics reaffirm the UAE's status as a prominent global player in real estate investments.
Transactions Surge in Dubai
Dubai maintained its robust market performance, with the Dubai Land Department announcing a staggering total of 718,160 real estate transactions, among which 60,303 were actual property sales. This marks a 6% increase from Q1 2025.
The cumulative transaction value climbed to AED 252 billion, representing a 31% year-on-year increase. Investments grew as well, totaling 57,744 with an overall value of AED 173 billion, up by 7%.
The number of active investors rose to 48,448, an 8% increase, bolstered by 29,312 new investors—a 14% uplift from the previous year.
Abu Dhabi’s Record-Setting Quarter
Abu Dhabi marked an unprecedented quarterly performance with real estate transactions skyrocketing by 160.7%, reaching AED 66 billion, up from AED 25.31 billion in the same quarter last year.
A total of 13,518 transactions were completed, nearly doubling the 6,896 transactions from Q1 2025, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s appeal as a key investment destination both regionally and globally.
Sharjah Attracts Diverse Investors
Sharjah’s real estate market also experienced substantial growth. The total trade value increased to AED 18.5 billion from AED 13.2 billion last year, signifying a 40.7% rise.
Transactions rose to 29,235, reflecting an 18.9% increase, along with a notable expansion in investor diversity, with participants coming from 113 different nationalities, up from 97 last year.
UAE nationals contributed around AED 9 billion through 10,099 properties, while investors from GCC nations, Arab states, and other foreign markets invested approximately AED 9.5 billion across 19,136 properties.
Ajman Displays Consistent Growth
Ajman also demonstrated positive trends in its property sector, with transaction values reaching AED 6.22 billion across 3,890 dealings, a 12% year-on-year uptick.
The total trading value was AED 4.24 billion with 3,128 transactions executed.
Positive Forecast for UAE Real Estate
The solid performance across the emirates underscores the resilience and appeal of the UAE real estate market. It continues to prosper despite regional dynamics, backed by strong leadership, economic stability, and favorable policies for investors.
This trend firmly establishes the UAE as one of the world's most desirable property investment locations.
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