The UAE real estate sector has demonstrated notable resilience in the face of regional instability, with 59 new projects worth AED 118.3 billion launched since the military conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran escalated on 28 February. The 59 developments collectively represent more than 12,000 units across the country, according to data from Property Monitor cited by Bayut and dubizzle.
The market had already been navigating a correction phase following a strong five-year rally when the conflict began. Recovery has been steady since the ceasefire, with active users on the Bayut and dubizzle platforms rebounding to 85% of the 2026 baseline by day 58 of the conflict, and high-intent enquiries recovering to 80%. Established communities – particularly those with mature infrastructure and strong end-user demand – continued to attract the bulk of buyer and rental interest throughout the period.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer