Dubai’s real estate sector completes 104 projects valued at over Dhs111b

Dubai’s real estate sector recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. A total of 104 real estate projects were completed, compared to 75 during the first half of 2025, representing an increase of more than 38.7%. The total investment value of these projects exceeded Dhs111 billion, compared to Dhs73 billion in the first half of 2025, marking growth of 52%.

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.

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, said the robust performance and sustained growth of Dubai’s real estate sector reflect the success of the forward-looking vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to build a strong and sustainable economy founded on solid fundamentals and position Dubai as the world’s preferred destination for investment across key sectors.

Sheikh Hamdan noted that the real estate figures recorded during the first half of 2026 demonstrate that Dubai continues to make steady progress towards achieving the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 to double the size of Dubai’s economy by 2033 and consolidate its position among the world’s top three cities.

Sheikh Hamdan said: “The significant increase in the volume of real estate transactions, the number of projects and the value of investment inflows into these projects represents a renewed vote of confidence from the global business community and investors in the strength of Dubai’s economic environment. Guided by its leadership’s vision, the emirate has successfully established a comprehensive economic model founded on a flexible legislative framework, world-class infrastructure, high levels of transparency and a strong strategic partnership with the private sector.

This further strengthens Dubai’s ability to attract global capital and provide a secure investment environment that delivers strong growth and returns.” Hamdan added: “Dubai continues to create new opportunities for growth and sustainable expansion through continued comprehensive urban development that keeps pace with population and economic growth and future requirements, in line with the highest standards of quality of life.” The latest growth in Dubai’s real estate projects reflects the significant liquidity and capital inflows into the market. The first half of 2026 witnessed a substantial increase in the launch and development of new real estate 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 Dhs73 billion in the first half of 2025 to more than Dhs111 billion in the first half of 2026, representing growth of 52%.

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