Dubai Real Estate Market Review 19-Feb-2026
UAE to add 390,000 new residential units by 2030 Estate Protocol CEO says tokenization could unlock $7 trillion in real estate liquidity Estate Protocol says tokenizing even 10% of the $70T U.S. real estate market could create a $7T liquid, tradable asset class. It has tokenized 31 properties ($12M+). Using an SPV structure, it targets both crypto and traditional investors as tokenization spreads, with Dubai among few title-friendly jurisdictions. Read the full article on The Street Dubai property momentum broadens on stronger buyer-seller activity Dubai’s 2026 property boom shows rare dual momentum: seller interest surged (Google searches for “real estate agency” +115% Jul 2025–Jan 2026) while buyer interest stayed strong (“buy property” +16%). With prices up 40% since 2020 and 2025 sales topping Dh520bn, analysts see a maturing, balanced market despite rising supply. Read the full article on Khaleej Times Al Ghurair signs up BSBG, Turner & Townsend for Dubai Canal project Al Ghurair Collection appointed BSBG as lead consultant/structural engineer and Turner & Townsend as project manager for Wedyan, a 46-storey, 149-home super-prime waterfront tower on Dubai Canal designed by Kengo Kuma (his first UAE residence). The project is moving from design development into technical delivery. Read the full article on Zawya Aldar launches The Wilds Residences after $1.4bn villa sell-out Aldar launches The Wilds Residences in Dubai, adding 740 apartments to its nature-led masterplanned community. Read the full article on Construction Week Online UAE to add 390,000 new residential units by 2030, says new report Alpen Capital forecasts 390,000 new UAE homes by 2030, lifting stock to 1.51m, with Dubai apartment-heavy mixed-use and Abu Dhabi premium villas/waterfronts. GCC supply may rise from 6.26m (2025) to 7.28m (2030), led by Saudi and UAE. Delays likely. Market shifting to quality, phased, demand-led projects. Read the full article on Khaleej Times Zoya unveils 60-unit residential development in Dubai South Zoya Developments launched Miorah, a premium 60-unit fully furnished apartment project in Dubai South, handing over Q2 2027. It offers studios from AED 640k and two-beds from AED 1.1m with flexible payment plans. Amenities focus on wellness; features include solar power, EV charging, and concierge/security as Zoya accelerates new launches. Read the full article on Zawya Timely delivery the key for developers in face of rising Dubai construction costs Century Tower (210 units, Business Bay) handed over two months early, highlighting why delivery speed matters as Dubai construction costs rise. fäm Properties urges developers to start building immediately, lock contractors/materials, and model inflation. Materials are ~60% of baseline costs; off-plan sales still dominate. Read the full article on MENA FN Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 18th of February 2026 On the 18-Feb-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 2.52 billion. Off plan dominated with AED 1.75 billion (69.7%), while Ready accounted for AED 0.76 billion (30.3%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 1,416.2 492.3 Villas 157.2 163.7 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 13.8 25.6 Commercial 167.4 81.4 Total 1,754.6 763.0 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 1,754.6m Off-plan activity was overwhelmingly apartment-led, with flats contributing over four-fifths of off-plan value. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED 763.0m Ready transactions were more balanced, with villas taking a meaningful share and commercial providing solid depth. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook The day’s turnover stayed firmly off-plan-driven, reflecting continued demand for new-build apartment supply, while the ready market showed healthier diversification, particularly in villas, suggesting sustained end-user and investor appetite across segments. Data Source: Dubai Land Department
