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Dubai launched 250 real estate projects worth Dhs75 billion in last 5 months
Dubai property prices still rising as off-plan sales grow and market cools from peak gains
Dubai’s residential property market remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite regional disruption, with off-plan sales continuing to grow even as overall transaction activity initially weakened and annual price growth moderated.
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UAE real estate: Residential market proves resilient as industrial sector demonstrates strong market fundamentals in Q1 2026
UAE real estate showed mixed Q1 2026 performance. Hospitality was hit by travel disruption, while residential remained resilient, led by Dubai off-plan sales and Abu Dhabi launches. Industrial and logistics stayed strong, with double-digit rental growth, though new leasing may slow as trade conditions normalize.
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Dubai launched 250 real estate projects worth Dhs75 billion in last 5 months
Dubai launched 250 real estate projects in early 2026 despite regional tensions, averaging nearly two per day. The projects total AED75 billion and include 59,400 housing units, 10,800 villas and 32 plots, led by Verdes by Haven 2 at around AED6.5 billion.
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Property prices are down in Dubai. Is it a war-induced blip, or something more serious?
Dubai’s property market is facing pressure from regional conflict, weaker sentiment and rising supply. Transactions fell sharply in March, off-plan secondary sales are seeing discounts, and Fitch warns corporate real estate loans could become a key banking risk if instability persists.
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Diverging trends across UAE’s real estate sectors amid regional disruptions, with resilience in key segments in Q1 2026: JLL
UAE real estate showed mixed Q1 performance amid regional tensions. Hospitality was hit hardest as flight volumes and hotel demand fell, while residential proved resilient despite slower price growth. Industrial and logistics remained strong, supported by double-digit rental growth and demand from essential-goods sectors.
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Bayut launches property search app on ChatGPT in UAE first
Bayut has launched a ChatGPT app, becoming the first UAE-based real estate platform available through conversational property search. Users can describe location, budget, size and property type naturally, giving buyers, tenants and brokers a new AI-led discovery channel for UAE listings.
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Sobha Realty launches $24bln UAE mega communities amid expansion drive
Sobha Realty delivered 3,000 units early and launched 15,000 units in 2025, with major UAE expansion continuing in 2026. New mega-projects Sobha Sanctuary and Sobha City add 27,000 planned units, backed by strong sales, land bank, off-plan financing and nature-focused community design.
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GAF Property shapes a new residential experience with key Reem island project
GAF Property launched Flow 25 on Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island, a boutique 104-unit residential project inspired by the Ghaf tree. Starting from AED1.79 million, it focuses on natural light, smart living, sustainability, wellness amenities and integrated outdoor spaces designed for year-round use.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 1st of Jun 2026
On 01 June 2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.08 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 560.7 million (51.9%), while Ready accounted for AED 519.6 million (48.1%).
| Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
| Flats | 433.0 | 396.5 |
| Villas | 41.0 | 74.8 |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 1.9 | 8.2 |
| Commercial | 84.8 | 40.1 |
| Total | 560.7 | 519.6 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 560.7 million
- Flats: AED 433.0 million (77.2%)
- Villas: AED 41.0 million (7.3%)
- Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 1.9 million (0.3%)
- Commercial: AED 84.8 million (15.1%)
Off-plan activity was strongly led by flats, while commercial transactions also made a notable contribution, representing more than 15% of off-plan value.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 519.6 million
- Flats: AED 396.5 million (76.3%)
- Villas: AED 74.8 million (14.4%)
- Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 8.2 million (1.6%)
- Commercial: AED 40.1 million (7.7%)
Ready transactions were also apartment-led, but villas played a stronger role compared with the off-plan segment, contributing 14.4% of ready market value.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Dubai’s market remained active at the start of June, with total transactions crossing the AED 1 billion mark. Off-plan retained a slight lead, supported by strong flat sales and meaningful commercial activity, while the ready market continued to show depth through both apartments and villas. The balanced performance suggests demand remains spread across both new launches and completed stock.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included
