Dubai’s real estate sector recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, stated the latest data published by the Emirati city’s Land Department.
While a total of 104 real estate projects were completed, compared to 75 during the first half of 2025, the completion ratio showed an increase of more than 38.7%. The total investment value of these projects exceeded AED111 billion, compared to AED73 billion in the first half of 2025, marking a 52% growth.
“These results reflect the strength of Dubai’s real estate sector and growing investor confidence in the emirate’s economic environment. Dubai offers a distinctive global economic model underpinned by advanced infrastructure and legislation, as well as economic sectors that continue to attract investors and capital,” the Department noted.
The latest growth in the Emirati city’s real estate projects also reflects the significant liquidity and capital inflow into the market. The first half of 2026 witnessed a substantial increase in the launch and development of new property investment projects, reflecting a strategic direction among developers and investors to introduce landmark developments that further enhance Dubai’s urban landscape.
“The number of completed real estate projects increased by more than 38.7% to reach 104, compared to 75 during the corresponding period in 2025. This was accompanied by an increase in their total investment value, which rose from AED73 billion in the first half of 2025 to more than AED111 billion in the first half of 2026, representing growth of 52%,” the Department said.
The data also showed significant growth in residential supply. The number of new real estate units increased by more than 36% to reach 24,537, compared to 18,043 during the first half of 2025.
“The total completed and ready-for-handover built-up area grew by more than 23.4%, reaching 1.95 million square meters, compared to 1.58 million square meters during the same period last year,” the department said.
The value of land allocated to projects recorded an exceptional increase of more than 135%, reaching AED19.46 billion, compared to AED8.27 billion during the corresponding period in 2025.
Meanwhile, the total area of land allocated to completed projects more than doubled, reaching approximately one million square meters, compared to 484,000 square meters during the first half of 2025.
“This strong performance further reinforces the real estate sector’s role as a key pillar of Dubai’s sustainable economic diversification strategy. The figures also consolidate the sector’s position as a secure, growth-driven investment destination, supported by the strength, sustainability, and diversity of Dubai’s economy, a flexible legislative framework, and world-leading infrastructure, digital capabilities, and services,” the Department concluded.