The Dubai real estate market showed steady growth in February 2026, with 17,049 transactions recorded, marking a 5.8% year-on-year increase, although activity slightly declined by 2.39% compared to January. Total transaction value reached AED 60.8 billion ($16.4 billion), up 18.5% from the previous year, reflecting strong investor confidence. Apartments remained the leading segment with 13,006 transactions (+14.2%) and AED 26.7 billion in value, while villa transactions fell by 29.4% despite only a minor drop in value. Commercial real estate demonstrated the fastest growth, with transaction volume rising by 84.4% and value surging by 241.7%, while land plots also showed solid increases.
Demand continued to concentrate in the mid-price segment, particularly in the AED 1–2 million range, alongside strong activity below AED 1 million, indicating interest from both investors and first-time buyers. At the same time, higher-end properties maintained stable demand. Prices per square foot increased by 12.3% overall, with villas seeing the strongest growth, while the average transaction value declined by 9%, suggesting a shift toward more affordable properties.
The rental market also grew, with apartment rents rising by 7.1%, villas by 2.8%, and commercial rents surging by 52.5%, driven by increased business activity. Overall, the market remains resilient, supported by strong transaction values, growing demand for apartments, and expanding commercial real estate activity.