Dubai Land Department recorded AED21 billion ($5.72 billion) in real estate transactions during the past week, highlighting the continued strength of Dubai’s property sector. Supported by rising investor confidence, strong off-plan activity, and sustained international demand, Dubai remains one of the world’s most attractive real estate investment destinations.
Key Highlights
- Dubai Land Department recorded AED21 billion in weekly real estate transactions
- Dubai’s property transactions increased 31% year-on-year in Q1 2026, reaching AED252 billion
- Total investments rose 22% to AED173 billion across 57,744 transactions during the quarter
- The number of investors grew 8% year-on-year to 48,448 investors
- More than 29,000 new investors entered Dubai’s real estate market in Q1 2026
- Weekly transaction activity has remained consistently strong, with recent weeks recording AED15.2 billion and AED14.7 billion in deals
- Dubai’s real estate sector continues to benefit from strong foreign investment and growing demand for luxury properties
- Off-plan sales, long-term residency initiatives, and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 continue to support market expansion
- Dubai recorded more than 214,000 property sales transactions worth AED682.5 billion during 2025
- Total market activity, including mortgages and gift transactions, exceeded AED900 billion last year
- Analysts expect Dubai’s property market to maintain strong long-term growth momentum supported by economic diversification and rising global investor interest
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