One of the most active hubs in the global real estate market, Dubai closed 2025 with record figures and made a strong start to 2026. According to official data released by the Dubai Land Department, the total real estate transaction volume in the emirate exceeded AED 624 billion (approximately USD 170 billion) throughout 2025. This performance positioned Dubai among the world’s highest-volume real estate markets.
Figures announced in the first week of 2026 showed that this strong momentum has continued into the new year. Between 5–12 January 2026, a total of 3,704 real estate transactions were recorded in Dubai, with weekly transaction volume reaching approximately AED 21.67 billion, or USD 5.9 billion. This volume, which includes not only sales but also mortgage and gift transactions, highlighted the depth and liquidity of the market.
“The records of 2025 paved the way for a strong start to 2026”
Commenting on the data, Özden Çimen, CEO of Parcel Estates, emphasized that the momentum observed in Dubai’s real estate market is not coincidental.
“2025 was a historic year for the Dubai real estate market. When we look at the official figures, a transaction volume exceeding AED 624 billion is the clearest indicator of global investor confidence. The USD 5.9 billion volume recorded in the first week of 2026 clearly shows that this momentum is continuing into the new year,” he said.
Weekly data: High liquidity, broad-based demand
Weekly figures from the Dubai Land Department indicate strong activity not only in sales, but also in financing and transfer transactions. During the week of 5–12 January:
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Sales transactions accounted for the majority of total volume,
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Mortgage transactions reached several billion AED,
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Real estate assets worth USD 383 million changed hands through gift transactions.
According to Çimen, this picture suggests that the market is supported by sustainable and balanced demand, rather than short-term fluctuations.
Million-dollar transactions in the luxury segment
Data from the first week of 2026 also revealed continued strong demand in Dubai’s luxury residential segment. The three highest-value transactions of the week were as follows:
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An apartment at Atlantis Resort & Residences, Palm Jumeirah, sold for USD 17.7 million,
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An apartment at AVA at Palm Jumeirah sold for USD 14.7 million,
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An apartment at Mercedes-Benz Places by Binghatti, located in the Burj Khalifa district, sold for USD 13.6 million.
Çimen noted that these transactions demonstrate Dubai’s ability to attract a strong global buyer base not only in the mid-market, but also in the prime and branded residences segments.
2025 marked a year of structural growth
Özden Çimen stated that official 2025 data indicate that growth in Dubai is structural rather than temporary:
“The record transaction volumes in 2025 showed that demand expanded across both off-plan projects and completed properties. This confirms that Dubai is no longer a cyclical investment alternative, but a permanent center in the global real estate league.”
Strong expectations for 2026
Sector data and on-the-ground observations point to high expectations for 2026 as well. In particular:
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Strong interest in newly launched projects,
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Average project completion periods of 2.5–3 years,
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Foreign-currency-denominated rental income and an investor-friendly tax structure,
are among the key factors supporting sustained demand in Dubai’s real estate market throughout the year.
Continued interest from Turkish investors
Çimen also highlighted that interest from Turkish investors in Dubai continues in 2026, as it did in 2025:
“Turkish investors are now approaching Dubai more consciously. Rental yield, payback period, security, and quality of life are evaluated together. This makes demand healthier and more sustainable.”
Having closed a historic year in 2025 with record official figures, Dubai’s real estate market entered 2026 with high transaction volumes and strong investor interest. Weekly sales of USD 5.9 billion once again underscored why the emirate stands out globally, while the market’s liquidity, diversity, and sustainable demand structure further strengthened expectations for the period ahead.
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