Post by : Bianca Suleiman
The first quarter of 2026 witnessed a remarkable performance from the UAE real estate sector, underscoring heightened confidence from both domestic and international investors. The market exhibited stability and flexibility, promising steady growth and substantial returns in the coming years.
Across key regions like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman, the property market experienced notable growth during the early months of the year. Official statistics emphasize the UAE’s emergence as a premier global destination for real estate investment.
Dubai Achieves Significant Transaction Volumes
Dubai maintained its robust momentum in the real estate sector, as reported by the Dubai Land Department. The emirate recorded a total of 718,160 real estate transactions, comprising 60,303 property sales, marking a 6% increase from Q1 2025.
The overall transaction value soared to AED 252 billion, a year-over-year increase of 31%. The number of investments also rose to 57,744, reflecting a 7% uptick, with a cumulative value reaching AED 173 billion.
The total investor base expanded to 48,448, representing an 8% increase, with 29,312 new investors—an impressive 14% rise compared to the previous year.
Abu Dhabi Sets New Performance Benchmark
Abu Dhabi recorded its highest quarterly results to date, with real estate transactions soaring by 160.7% to reach AED 66 billion, up from AED 25.31 billion during the same period last year.
Including 13,518 transactions, this nearly doubled the 6,896 transactions documented in Q1 2025, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s status as a pivotal regional and global investment hub.
Sharjah Welcomes Broader Investor Participation
Sharjah's real estate market also showed considerable strength, witnessing a trading value of AED 18.5 billion, an increase from AED 13.2 billion last year, representing a growth rate of 40.7%.
The transaction count jumped to 29,235, rising by 18.9%. Notably, investor diversity improved, with 113 nationalities participating compared to 97 in 2025.
UAE nationals accounted for about AED 9 billion across 10,099 properties, while investors from GCC countries, Arab nations, and other foreign participants invested around AED 9.5 billion across 19,136 properties.
Ajman Reports Consistent Development
Ajman displayed solid growth within its real estate domain, with transaction values hitting AED 6.22 billion through 3,890 transactions, reflecting a 12% increase from last year.
The trading volume was recorded at AED 4.24 billion, with 3,128 transactions finalized.
Positive Outlook for UAE's Real Estate Landscape
The impressive results across various emirates underscore the resilience of the UAE's real estate sector. It continues its growth trajectory despite regional fluctuations, bolstered by strong governance, economic stability, and investor-centric policies.
This trend affirms the UAE's status as one of the most appealing locations for real estate investment on a global scale.
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