Dubai Property Market Data and 2026 Recovery

The Dubai Land Department reports a significant increase in real estate transactions, which surged by 31% to reach AED 252 billion in the first quarter of 2026. This growth aligns with the Dubai Government's strategy to enhance the real estate sector and streamline land registration processes.

Dubai’s property market is entering a phase of less speculation, fewer launches and more realistic pricing, analysts and brokers said. This shift indicates a move towards stabilization and true market value in the real estate sector.

The Real Estate market in the United Arab Emirates is anticipated to reach a staggering value of US$697.94bn by the year 2026. This market encompasses transactions of residential properties, such as houses and apartments, as well as commercial properties like office buildings and industrial spaces.

Dubai Land Department's open data portal provides searchable real estate datasets covering sales, mortgages, gifts, rental contracts, project details, valuations, land records, and unit information across Dubai.

Dubai Residential Properties Price Index (RPPI) tracks sales price trends for apartments and villas using a hedonic regression model, reporting monthly, quarterly, and yearly index values with a 2012 base year.