On Monday, the Dubai Land Department reported that real estate transactions in January 2026 totalled AED 111 billion ($30.22 billion), an impressive 88% increase from January 2025.

The total number of transactions reached 22,108, up 24% year-on-year. Additionally, 10,427 new investors entered the market, marking a 35% rise compared to last January.

The robust start to 2026 builds on Dubai’s record-breaking momentum in 2025, when the real estate market posted its strongest performance ever, recording over 270,000 transactions worth AED 917 billion ($249.69 billion), a 20% increase year-on-year.

Supported by clear regulations, disciplined market practices, and a long-term investment strategy, the market has transitioned from rapid growth to sustainable leadership, Economy Middle East reports.

The results demonstrate that Dubai’s real estate market is steadily advancing toward the goals of the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033, which targets a 70% increase in transaction volume to reach AED 1 trillion.

This growth supports the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which aims to double the economy and solidify Dubai’s status as one of the world’s leading economic cities.

In 2025, Dubai’s real estate sector recorded robust activity, with 3.11 million transactions, including sales, leases, and all related services, a 7% increase over 2024.

Real estate investments in Dubai surpassed AED 680 billion across 258,600 deals last year, marking a 29% increase in value and a 20% rise in the number of transactions.

The investor base continued to grow, reaching approximately 193,100 participants, up 24%, including 129,600 new investors, a 23% increase. Resident investors made up 56.6% of the total.

In addition, luxury property investments totalled AED 3.98 billion, a 5% increase, while the average time for a renter to become a property investor was 4.8 years, underscoring the growing appeal of property ownership in Dubai.

The market experienced significant activity in property sales and mortgages across key locations.

The top 10 areas by number of real estate transactions were: Al Barsha South Fourth, Business Bay, Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai Airport City, Dubai Marina, Jebel Ali First, Al Yelayiss 1, Wadi Al Safa 3, Dubai Investment Park Second, and Al Thanyah Fifth.