Dubai Real Estate Activity Expected to Rise 8–12% During Ramadan 2026

Friday, 27 February 2026

Dubai’s property market is set to stay strong during Ramadan 2026, with forecasts pointing to an 8–12% rise in activity as end-user confidence and investor demand continue to grow.

Key Highlights:

  • Market outlook shared by Betterhomes projects an 8–12% increase in real estate activity during Ramadan 2026.
  • Buyer confidence from both end-users and investors continues to support consistent market momentum.
  • Strong performance in Ramadan 2025 recorded around Dh39 billion in sales value, reflecting solid growth from the previous year.
  • Early 2026 transaction patterns indicate sustained demand across ready and off-plan properties.
  • Market activity is increasingly driven by long-term investment confidence rather than seasonal trends.
  • Data insights from Wasl show consistent growth in Ramadan transaction values over recent years.
  • Total Ramadan transaction value increased from Dh20.3 billion in 2023 to Dh37.5 billion in 2025.
  • Transaction volumes also expanded significantly, rising from 8,741 deals in 2023 to 14,386 deals in 2025.
  • Apartments remain the leading segment, contributing the largest share of transaction value.
  • Villas and townhouses are also gaining strong investor interest, reflecting expanding buyer preferences in Dubai.