Dubai's real estate sector delivered 104 completed projects in the first half of 2026, with a combined investment value above AED 111 billion and 24,537 new units added to the market, according to Dubai Land Department data.
Completed projects rose 38.7% year-on-year, while total investment value climbed 52% against H1 2025. Badar Rashid Al Blooshi, Chairman of Arabian Gulf Properties, said the figures point to a more mature market able to absorb new supply through a broader buyer base, with international investors now joined by a growing pool of residents shifting from renting to ownership. He credited Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Programme with generating significant transaction activity.
As supply expands, Al Blooshi expects investors to grow more selective, weighing location, build quality, payment plans, rental yields and capital appreciation, with performance likely to diverge more sharply across individual areas and projects.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer