Foreign investment in Dubai real estate reached AED148.35 billion in Q1 2026, up 26% year on year. Total transactions rose 31% to AED252 billion, while 29,312 new investors entered the market, reinforcing Dubai’s growing appeal to international capital and increasingly sophisticated property investors.
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Expo City Dubai remains a compelling medium-term investment story, supported by major government infrastructure, limited residential supply and competitive yields. However, investors must now be more selective, with absorption timing, resale liquidity and project-level differences becoming increasingly important as the district moves beyond its early-stage growth phase.
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Sharjah’s Ruler has completed plans for Khorfakkan’s new administrative division and revealed a study to create a major residential area atop Al Aween Mountain. The proposal would level part of the summit to accommodate future housing as available land within the city becomes increasingly constrained.
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Dubai’s ultra-luxury market is shifting from traditional displays of wealth toward highly personalised living. Wealthy buyers increasingly seek bespoke security, wellness, cultural design, private entertainment and car facilities, reflecting a broader move toward making Dubai a permanent home rather than a seasonal residence or short-term investment.
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Moody's Ratings has placed Dubai-based luxury developer Binghatti Holding Ltd's ratings on a review for downgrade based on a deterioration in Binghatti's liquidity profile and the uncertainty surrounding the timing and generation of cash flows over the next 12-18 months.
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Wynn Al Marjan Island has revealed plans for a 550-metre beachfront with three beach zones, private cabanas, bungalows, a sheltered lagoon and offshore reef. The Ras Al Khaimah integrated resort, featuring 1,530 rooms and 22 dining venues, is scheduled to open in September 2027.
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PRYPCO Mortgage has launched a self-service home-financing platform after its data showed UAE buyers can receive widely different loan approvals from different banks. Half of multi-bank applicants saw differences of at least AED100,000, highlighting the importance of comparing lenders before committing to a property.
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Two Aman Residences Dubai apartments in Jumeirah 2 sold for a combined AED112.3 million, including deals at AED57.6 million and AED55 million. By midday Tuesday, Dubai property sales reached AED519 million across 265 transactions, alongside AED111.4 million in mortgages and AED6 million in gifts.
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Foreign investors withdrew USD415 million from GCC equities in July, but the UAE recorded just USD26 million in net outflows. Abu Dhabi attracted USD148 million, the region’s only inflow, while Dubai lost USD174 million, highlighting differing sector exposure and investor sentiment.
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ATARA Development recorded around AED110 million in villa sales in H1 2026, achieving roughly 90% sell-through across its portfolio. The boutique developer says demand is increasingly shifting toward completed, architecturally distinctive waterfront homes, as ultra-high-net-worth buyers prioritise privacy, craftsmanship and individuality.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 11th of August 2026
Dubai’s real estate market recorded AED1,450.75 million in transactions on 10 August 2026. Off-plan properties generated AED1,010.62 million, contributing 69.7% of total value, while ready properties accounted for AED440.13 million, or 30.3%. Off-plan activity exceeded ready-market sales by approximately AED570.49 million.
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 858.72 | 330.58 |
Villas | 104.81 | 66.87 |
Hotel Apartments & Rooms | 5.22 | 19.02 |
Commercial | 41.87 | 23.67 |
Total | 1,010.62 | 440.13 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED1,010.62 million
Share of Total Market: 69.7%
Off-Plan Category | Value (AED million) | Share of Off-Plan |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 858.72 | 85.0% |
Villas | 104.81 | 10.4% |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 5.22 | 0.5% |
Commercial | 41.87 | 4.1% |
Total | 1,010.62 | 100.0% |
The figures show that the day’s off-plan activity was heavily apartment-led, with flats alone representing almost 60% of the entire AED1.45 billion market, underscoring the scale at which apartment transactions continue to drive new-development sales.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED440.13 million
Share of Total Market: 30.3%
Ready Category | Value (AED million) | Share of Ready |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 330.58 | 75.1% |
Villas | 66.87 | 15.2% |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 19.02 | 4.3% |
Commercial | 23.67 | 5.4% |
Total | 440.13 | 100.0% |
While ready apartments remained dominant, the segment displayed a somewhat broader distribution than off-plan, with villas, commercial properties and hotel units collectively contributing almost 25% of ready transaction value.
On the Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
The clearest feature of the day was the strength of the off-plan market, which captured 69.7% of transaction value, more than twice the contribution of ready properties. That performance was overwhelmingly concentrated in apartments, which represented 85.0% of off-plan activity.
Ready properties maintained a meaningful 30.3% market share, but with transaction value spread more evenly across apartments, villas, commercial units and hotel properties.
The additional AED459.22 million in land transactions also points to substantial activity beyond built-property sales. Overall, the session highlights a market where off-plan apartments remain the principal engine of transaction value, while ready properties and land continue to provide important depth across different segments of Dubai real estate.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included