Dubai’s Dubai Land Department reported AED111bn in January 2026 real estate transactions (+88% YoY), with 22,108 deals (+24%) and 10,427 new investors (+35%). It follows 2025’s record AED917bn market, supporting Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 and Dubai Economic Agenda D33 goals.
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Dubai is becoming a regional hub for “wellness” luxury real estate, as affluent buyers prioritize health and quality of life over prestige. Global Wellness Institute says the MENA wellness property market is growing ~22% annually. Projects like Keturah Reserve highlight this shift, attracting lifestyle and strategic investors willing to pay premiums.
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Knight Frank reports Dubai’s 2025 residential market hit records: 205,400 sales (+18% YoY) worth AED544.2bn (+25%), powered by prime/ultra-prime, including 500 $10m+ deals. Rents rose in top districts. Supply may under-deliver despite large pipelines. 2026 growth should moderate but stay positive, led by prime.
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Binghatti Holding posted record financial results for the year ended December 31 2025, marking its third consecutive year of record profitability as strong off-plan sales accelerated project handovers and branded luxury demand drove earnings higher.
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Damac Properties launched Piazza Roma and Valencia in Damac Lagoons District, a mall-anchored live–work–play hub. It promises walkable, time-saving planning, immersive digital/arts venues, pop-up retail, and lagoon-focused wellness amenities, with quick access to major Dubai destinations.
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Dubai’s GDP reached Dhs355bn in the first nine months of 2025 (+4.7% YoY); Q3 contributed Dhs113.8bn (+5.3%). Fastest growth: health/social work (+15.4%). Finance/insurance and construction rose +8.5%; real estate +6.7%. Dubai welcomed 13.95m visitors (+5%). Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Helal Saeed Almarri cited strong, coordinated growth.
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The Dubai, United Arab Emirates is drawing global property capital for tax efficiency, diversified growth, population inflows and 6–7% rental yields. Infrastructure expansion, especially Al Maktoum International Airport upgrades, and visa incentives add support, though rising supply and costs could moderate prices.
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Dubai’s Stake signed a distribution deal with Investcorp’s Saudi unit to offer institutional-grade international real estate via its app under Capital Market Authority rules. Minimums start at AED/SAR 500; first offerings include US industrial assets.
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Azizi Developments says Azizi Central is 77% complete, with major works largely finished and MEP/HVAC, elevators and tiling nearing completion. The Al Furjan apartment project (1–3BR) is slated for handover in Q1 and will include pools, gym, landscaped areas and retail, near Al Furjan Metro Station.
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Dubai is rolling out eight major projects that could reshape the city: new public beach masterplans at Umm Suqeim and Jebel Ali, Palm Jebel Ali, the proposed Dubai Mangroves, The Island by Wasl, Hatta’s crystal-lagoon beach and wider eco-tourism upgrades, rebranded Dubai Islands, and renewed hotel/residential activity on The World Islands.
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Tiger Properties launched Tiger Downtown Ajman, a planned 4.27m sq m master community with a lagoon, furnished units from studios to penthouses, and 25+ amenities. Phase one starts with Orchid Towers 1 & 2, offering flexible payment plans up to five years and ownership open to all nationalities.
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Chaimaa Holding unveiled ISLA Private Residences, a 15-storey boutique project in Dubai Islands with 76 apartments (1–3BR) and three full amenity floors offering 32 lifestyle experiences. Prices start at AED2.2m; handover is Q1 2028.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 2nd of February 2026
On the 02-Feb-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.69B. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.08B (64.4%), while Ready accounted for AED 0.60B (35.6%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 743.9 | 390.3 |
Villas | 261.4 | 117.2 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 2.4 | 41.3 |
Commercial | 76.9 | 52.0 |
Total | 1,084.6 | 600.8 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1.08B
Flats: AED 743.9M (68.6%)
Villas: AED 261.4M (24.1%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 2.4M (0.2%)
Commercial: AED 76.9M (7.1%)
Off-plan was clearly apartment-led, with flats contributing over two-thirds of off-plan value, while villas provided a solid secondary pillar.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 0.60B
Flats: AED 390.3M (65.0%)
Villas: AED 117.2M (19.5%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 41.3M (6.9%)
Commercial: AED 52.0M (8.7%)
Ready activity also leaned heavily toward flats, but with a more meaningful contribution from hotel apartments/rooms and commercial versus off-plan.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Overall, the day’s market leaned decisively toward off-plan, signalling continued appetite for pipeline inventory and developer-led offerings in Dubai. The composition across both segments was broadly “flat-first,” but the ready market showed a more diversified mix, especially via hotel apartments/rooms and commercial, suggesting some demand for immediate-use assets alongside investment buying.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department