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UAE real estate saw mixed Q1 2026 performance. Hospitality was hit hard by regional disruptions and lower travel demand, while residential remained resilient, led by Dubai off-plan sales and Abu Dhabi launches. Industrial and logistics stayed strong, supported by rental growth and demand from essential goods sectors.
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DHG Properties has started construction on Helvetia Marine, a fully sold-out waterfront residential project on Dubai Islands, scheduled for Q1 2028 delivery. The low-rise development includes apartments, duplexes, garden residences, luxury amenities, and supports DHG’s wider AED 1.3 billion Dubai expansion strategy.
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Abu Dhabi has temporarily frozen rent increases on all residential, commercial and industrial tenancy renewals. ADREC said renewals must be processed at 0% increase, while new contracts for previously rented units must match the previous rent, marking a major intervention in the emirate’s rental market.
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Dubai’s property market is no longer moving as a single entity, according to brokers who say the emirate is entering a more mature phase where prime assets continue to attract demand while the wider market faces growing pressure.
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Dubai real estate appears to be stabilising as US-Iran ceasefire hopes improve confidence. Foreign investment kept flowing, institutional interest remained strong, and developers are offering more buyer-friendly terms, while April data showed a sharp rebound in viewings, enquiries, transactions and mortgage activity after March’s slowdown.
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Abu Dhabi’s temporary rent freeze has been welcomed by property experts as rare and highly tenant-friendly. The move blocks rent increases on renewals and prevents landlords from raising rents after evicting tenants, offering residents and businesses greater cost certainty during uncertain market conditions.
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Abu Dhabi’s residential market more than doubled transaction volumes in Q1 2026, supported by new project launches despite an 11.8% March slowdown. Rental behaviour also shifted, with total registrations down but new contracts rising as tenants moved to secure better terms.
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AI is reshaping Dubai real estate by improving property search, valuations, virtual tours, marketing, building management, tenant screening and transaction security. While it can make deals faster and smarter, challenges remain around data privacy, overreliance on algorithms and access for smaller agencies.
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Sharafi Group Investments has launched Marea Residences, a luxury waterfront project on Dubai Islands, with prices from AED2.74 million and handover set for Q4 2027. The development offers resort-style amenities, flexible payment plans, and hospitality benefits through the upcoming Allure Hotel.
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Dubai Maritime City has opened Maritime Business Centre 2, a Grade A commercial tower with 125 waterfront office units. Delivered in 20 months, the tower was 78% leased before opening, reflecting strong demand for premium office space in Dubai’s maritime and trade ecosystem.
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Mashreq has launched an Off-Plan Home Loan for UAE residents, offering financing for select under-construction projects with handover expected within 24 months. The product includes zero pre-approval fees, tenures up to 25 years, and targets growing demand as off-plan dominates Dubai transactions.
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Shamal Holding has completed new assets at Dubai Harbour and Al Sufouh, including an 845-space car park and 39 premium villas with a clubhouse. The Al Sufouh villas, each with private pools, will begin leasing in June 2026.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 2nd of Jun 2026
On the 02-June-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.21 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 831.1 million (68.5%), while Ready accounted for AED 381.7 million (31.5%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 704.9 | 319.8 |
Villas | 27.0 | 52.5 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 8.9 | 3.3 |
Commercial | 90.4 | 6.0 |
Total | 831.1 | 381.7 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 831.1 million
Flats: AED 704.9 million (84.8%)
Villas: AED 27.0 million (3.2%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 8.9 million (1.1%)
Commercial: AED 90.4 million (10.9%)
Off-plan activity was overwhelmingly driven by flats, which accounted for nearly 85% of the segment. Commercial transactions also made a notable contribution, showing that investor appetite extended beyond residential units.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 381.7 million
Flats: AED 319.8 million (83.8%)
Villas: AED 52.5 million (13.8%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 3.3 million (0.9%)
Commercial: AED 6.0 million (1.6%)
Ready transactions were also led by flats, while villas formed the second-largest category, reflecting steady end-user and investor demand for completed residential assets.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Dubai’s market on 02 June 2026 remained clearly weighted toward off-plan activity, with nearly seven out of every ten dirhams transacted in the segment. The strong dominance of flats across both off-plan and ready properties highlights continued demand for apartment-led investment, while the commercial contribution in off-plan suggests selective confidence in future income-generating assets.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included