Dubai’s real estate market maintained strong momentum in February 2026, recording property transactions worth AED60.8bn ($16.6bn). The surge was largely fuelled by developer-led off-plan sales, while cash buyers dominated activity in the secondary market, accounting for a significant share of completed deals.
Overall transaction volumes remained high during the month, with thousands of sales registered across the emirate. Both newly launched developments and ready properties contributed to the growth, reflecting sustained demand from investors as well as end-users.
Off-plan properties made up the bulk of the activity, generating AED42.1bn ($11.5bn) from more than 11,000 transactions. Meanwhile, ready property sales reached around AED18.6bn ($5.1bn) through roughly 5,600 deals, underlining the continued dominance of developer-backed projects in Dubai’s real estate landscape.
Market analysts highlighted that Dubai’s property sector has continued to expand following several years of strong performance. Transaction values have steadily increased since 2021, reinforcing the emirate’s growing appeal among international investors and property buyers.
Rising population numbers, continued foreign investment, and the launch of new residential developments across key communities have supported this demand. These factors have helped strengthen Dubai’s position as one of the region’s most active and attractive real estate markets as 2026 progresses.
