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Dubai’s office market surged in Q1 2026, with sales reaching AED8.2 billion, up 203% year-on-year. Off-plan offices led activity for the first time since 2010, while prices and rents rose sharply, supported by business growth, limited quality supply and continued corporate expansion.
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Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is positioned for long-term growth, supported by population expansion, government strategy, strong infrastructure and investor-friendly regulations. Object 1 says demand will remain resilient across residential and commercial segments, driven by global connectivity, market diversity, foreign investment and sustainable community development.
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Dubai says its economy remains resilient despite regional tensions, supported by leadership confidence, contingency planning, flight rerouting, real-time communication and a AED2.5 billion support package for tourism, hospitality and entertainment. Public-private coordination, community solidarity, hotel upgrades and continued major events are helping sustain activity and global confidence.
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Integra has partnered with SettleMint to support compliant real estate tokenization across the UAE and US. The collaboration combines Integra’s AI-driven real estate platform with SettleMint’s digital asset lifecycle infrastructure, aiming to improve liquidity, transparency, compliance and efficiency in on-chain property ownership.
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Ora Developers has awarded Unec a AED1.9 billion contract for the first phase of Bayn in Ghantoot. The project will deliver 614 waterfront townhouses and villas, along with infrastructure and landscaping. Work has started, with completion expected in 31 months.
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ORA Developers has started main construction on BAYN Phase 1 in Ghantoot after awarding UNEC a AED1.9 billion contract. The phase includes 614 townhouses and villas, with delivery from December 2028. BAYN’s expanded masterplan now spans 9.6 million sqm with AED30 billion in planned investment.
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The UAE continues to attract capital during regional uncertainty, supported by stability, tax advantages and safe-haven appeal. Archers says investors are becoming more selective, focusing on asset quality, income durability, refinancing risk, due diligence, ESG factors and long-term performance, especially in real estate.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 4th of Jun 2026
On the 04-June-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.43 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 997.2 million (69.8%), while Ready accounted for AED 431.2 million (30.2%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 849.2 | 299.8 |
Villas | 33.0 | 82.3 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 22.8 | 10.4 |
Commercial | 92.2 | 38.7 |
Total | 997.2 | 431.2 |

Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 997.2 million
Flats: AED 849.2 million (85.2%)
Villas: AED 33.0 million (3.3%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 22.8 million (2.3%)
Commercial: AED 92.2 million (9.2%)
Off-plan activity was heavily concentrated in flats, which accounted for more than 85% of the segment’s value, showing continued buyer preference for apartment-led launches and investment products.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 431.2 million
Flats: AED 299.8 million (69.5%)
Villas: AED 82.3 million (19.1%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 10.4 million (2.4%)
Commercial: AED 38.7 million (9.0%)
Ready transactions were also led by flats, although villas made a stronger contribution compared with the off-plan segment, reflecting steady demand for completed family homes.
On The Micro Level


Market Insights & Outlook
Dubai’s market on 04 June 2026 remained firmly tilted toward off-plan activity, which represented nearly 70% of total transaction value. The day’s performance highlights the continued strength of new development sales, while the ready market maintained healthy liquidity across flats, villas and commercial assets.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included

