Dubai's property market started 2026 strongly. Real estate transactions in the first quarter reached Dh252 billion ($68.6 billion), up 31% year on year.

New investors

The emirate attracted 29,312 new investors, up 14%, taking the quarter's total investor count to 48,448.

Foreign capital

Investment from abroad rose 26% to Dh148.35 billion. Luxury property investment also climbed 26% to Dh87.7 billion.

Source: The National, 9 April 2026. Read the full story: Original source