The UAE real estate sector recorded robust performance during the first quarter of 2026, underscoring growing confidence among local and international investors in the market's stability, adaptability to evolving conditions, and its capacity to sustain growth and deliver rewarding returns over the medium and long term.

Real estate markets across the UAE witnessed notable growth in the first three months of 2026, with official figures from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman underscoring the country's status as a prominent global hub for property investment.

In Dubai, the Dubai Land Department reported continued strong market activity, with 718,160 real estate transactions recorded, including 60,303 disposals, marking a 6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025.

Abu Dhabi recorded its highest quarterly performance on record, with real estate transactions surging 160.7 percent to AED66 billion, compared to AED25.31 billion during the same period last year, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC).

In Sharjah, real estate trading volume reached AED18.5 billion during the first quarter of 2026, compared to AED13.2 billion in the same period of 2025, representing a growth rate of 40.7 percent.

In Ajman, the total value of real estate transactions during the first quarter reached AED6.22 billion through 3,890 transactions, marking a 12 percent increase compared to the same period last year, while trading volume amounted to AED4.24 billion through 3,128 transactions.