UAE Property Market Accelerates in Q1 as Dubai and Abu Dhabi Lead Growth

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

The UAE property market posted a strong Q1 2026, with Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman recording higher transactions, rising values, and expanding investor activity.

Key Highlights

The UAE property sector delivered a strong start to 2026, with major emirates recording higher transaction volumes, rising values, and broader investor participation.
Dubai Land Department reported Dh252 billion in Dubai real estate transactions during Q1, reflecting strong momentum across the emirate’s property market.
Dubai recorded 60,303 disposals and 57,744 investments, while the number of investors rose to 48,448, highlighting sustained demand from local and international buyers.
New investor participation in Dubai also expanded, supporting the emirate’s continued position as a global real estate investment destination.
Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre reported Dh66 billion in transactions, marking Abu Dhabi’s strongest quarterly performance on record.
Abu Dhabi’s transaction volumes rose significantly, reflecting accelerated activity and growing momentum across the capital’s residential and investment markets.
Sharjah recorded Dh18.5 billion in property trading, supported by rising transaction volumes and growing investor diversity from 113 nationalities.
Strong participation from UAE, GCC, Arab, and international investors further reinforced Sharjah’s growing appeal as a regional property investment destination.
Ajman maintained steady growth, recording Dh6.22 billion in transactions and continued demand across its property market.
Performance across all four emirates highlights broad-based growth rather than isolated market activity, supporting confidence in the wider UAE real estate sector.
Continued investor inflows, expanding development activity, and growing demand are supporting transaction growth across residential and commercial segments.
The data also reflects strong capital flows into the UAE, reinforcing the country’s position as a leading global real estate investment hub.
Market momentum across multiple emirates highlights the strength of diversified opportunities available to investors, end users, and developers.
Overall, Q1 performance reinforces the UAE’s long-term real estate growth trajectory, supported by strong fundamentals, investor confidence, and sustained market expansion.