ValuStrat says Dubai real estate enters 2026 with strong fundamentals but a “normalisation” phase. Residential growth may slow to ~10% (villas +17.7% vs apartments +7.4%), rents flatten, and completions may lag. Offices stay strong (~15% value/rent growth), hospitality expands, industrial remains tight, while retail faces e-commerce pressure.
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Sobha Realty says 2025 property sales hit AED 30bn ($8.17bn), up 30% year-on-year, driven by new masterplan launches and international expansion. UAQ was a major contributor, generating AED 8bn from Downtown UAQ and Sobha Siniya Island. The developer launched four new masterplans and expanded into the US and Australia.
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The Dubai residential property market is expected to shift into a more normalised phase in 2026, with price growth moderating sharply from recent highs, while the office sector is forecast to remain a standout performer, according to the latest outlook from ValuStrat.
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Samana Developers says 2025 was its best year, with AED 7.1bn gross sales (up from AED 5.4bn), ranking 5th among Dubai off-plan developers. It launched 16 projects and vertically integrated via in-house design (YORK Engineering) and construction (Italtech). It also introduced “Flexible Homes” and expanded smart, resort-style, high-yield offerings.
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Dubai South is emerging as a major growth corridor, boosted by Al Maktoum International Airport and the Metro Blue Line expansion. In 2025 it ranked 5th by sales volume with 10,025 deals worth Dh25.3bn, offering ~8% rental yields and ~19% capital appreciation (DXB Interact). Amirah Developments launched Crown Palace, a G+6+R low-rise with 104 units, due Q1 2028.
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Saudi Arabia real estate prices declined in the final quarter of 2025, weighed down by a broad-based slowdown in the residential sector, according to the latest official data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
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ACRES 2026 opened at Expo Centre Sharjah (21–24 Jan) as its largest edition, with 120+ exhibitors and 200+ projects across residential, commercial, industrial and investment land. Organisers expect major deals, aided by reduced registration fees. Officials highlighted rising transactions (Dh1.4bn in 2024 to Dh4.3bn in 2025).
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Object 1 has closed a major land investment in Abu Dhabi, acquiring four waterfront plots on Al Reem Island as the developer accelerates its expansion into the capital and deepens its focus on long-term residential communities.
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ELEVATE sold a 10,000 sq ft “Sky Mansion” at Mondrian Al Marjan Island Beach Residences for AED 38m (US$10.35m), a Ras Al Khaimah record, boosted by demand near the planned US$5.1bn Wynn Resort. Phase 2 EOIs are open; prices start at AED 2.7m (1–3BR), AED 8.8m (Sky), AED 9.4m (Front Row).
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The emergence of Ras Al Khaimah as a global ultra-luxury residential destination has been reinforced by two landmark sky-residence sales worth a combined AED168m ($45.75m), setting new benchmarks for the Northern Emirates’ high-end property market.
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Sanzen Real Estate Development says Phase One of Sukoon in Al Tay, Sharjah sold out: 240 villas, with the overall project value estimated at AED 2.36bn. Sukoon will total 859 villas plus a retail mall and mosque, positioned near the Sharjah–Dubai border. The developer also opened an on-site sales centre to support upcoming phases.
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Emirates Airline has signed an agreement with Dubai Investments Park to acquire land for a new purpose-built Cabin Crew Village, marking a multi-billion-dirham investment in residential infrastructure for its workforce.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 21st of January 2026
On the 21-Jan-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.84 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.15 billion (62.4%), while Ready accounted for AED 0.69 billion (37.6%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 807.1 | 458.0 |
Villas | 188.5 | 98.1 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 17.0 | 26.9 |
Commercial | 136.2 | 110.1 |
Total | 1,148.9 | 693.2 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1.15 billion
Flats: AED 807.1m (70.2%)
Villas: AED 188.5m (16.4%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 17.0m (1.5%)
Commercial: AED 136.2m (11.9%)
Off-plan strength was clearly apartment-led, with flats contributing over two-thirds of off-plan value.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 0.69 billion
Flats: AED 458.0m (66.1%)
Villas: AED 98.1m (14.2%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 26.9m (3.9%)
Commercial: AED 110.1m (15.9%)
Ready activity was also driven by flats, while commercial formed a meaningful secondary pillar.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
The day’s market leaned decisively off-plan, reflecting continued preference for pipeline inventory, especially flats, while Ready maintained solid depth across flats and commercial. With both segments led by apartments, today’s flow suggests broad-based end-user and investor demand remains concentrated in liquid, high-turnover product, while villas stayed supportive rather than dominant.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department