Dubai real estate sales crossed AED 286bn in the first half of 2026, making it the second-highest half-year performance in the emirate’s history, supported by strong investor demand, off-plan activity and ready-property transactions.
DUBAI: Dubai real estate sales exceeded AED 286bn during the first half of 2026, marking the second-highest half-year sales performance ever recorded in the emirate, according to a W Capital report based on Dubai Land Department data.
The figure was surpassed only by the first half of 2025, when Dubai recorded AED 326.6bn in property sales. The latest numbers underline the continued strength of the market, even after an exceptional previous year, and show sustained demand from both local and international investors.
The report said Dubai real estate sales included more than 86,000 transactions in the first six months of 2026. These covered 71,500 residential unit deals, 7,296 building transactions and 7,129 land sales.
Ready-built properties accounted for the largest share of activity, with sales topping AED 146.7bn through 27,200 transactions. This included 18,300 residential unit deals, 1,738 building deals and 7,135 land transactions.
Off-plan sales remained close behind, reaching AED 139.8bn through 58,800 transactions. These were made up of 53,270 residential unit deals and 5,563 building deals, showing continued confidence in projects under development.
Mortgage transactions also crossed AED 102bn during the first half of 2026, covering more than 22,000 deals. Gifts amounted to AED 31.4bn through 4,501 transactions.
Overall, Dubai’s total real estate transactions reached approximately AED 419.94bn across 112,850 transactions in the first half of the year.
In the second quarter alone, from April to June, real estate sales exceeded AED 110bn through 38,300 transactions. Mortgages totalled AED 42.6bn, while gifts reached AED 16bn. Total real estate transactions for the quarter crossed AED 169.04bn.
Walid Al Zarooni, CEO of W Capital, said the results confirm the sector’s resilience and ability to keep growing. He noted that recording the second-highest half-year sales in Dubai’s history reflects genuine demand, strong investor confidence and solid economic fundamentals.
Al Zarooni said the market’s record performance is no longer temporary, but part of a sustainable growth path supported by government vision, flexible regulations, global infrastructure, a competitive tax environment and high-quality projects.
He added that the second half of 2026 also carries positive indicators, including population growth, rising housing demand, new international company headquarters and continued launches of major projects.
Dubai real estate sales have risen sharply over recent years, from AED 61bn in the first half of 2021 to AED 114.5bn in 2022, AED 179.5bn in 2023, AED 233bn in 2024, AED 326.6bn in 2025 and AED 286.44bn in 2026.
