Dubai Property Market Shows Strong Growth Across All Segments in 2026
Khaleej Times
Dubai's residential market thrives in 2026 with robust sales, project launches, and construction in both luxury and affordable sectors.
Dubai's Residential Property Market Expands Across Price Segments in 2026
Dubai’s property market is demonstrating strong growth throughout 2026, with substantial activity seen in both luxury and affordable residential sectors. Leading developers are reporting high sales volumes, increased project launches, and intense construction activity across the emirate.
According to a recent analysis by fäm Properties, Emaar has secured the highest value of residential sales so far this year, reaching Dh30.6 billion. This is a significant lead, with sales 83.2% higher than the second-ranked DAMAC, which recorded Dh16.7 billion in transactions.
The data indicates that demand spans multiple price points, rather than concentrating in a single segment. The top ten developers have collectively recorded 36,808 residential sales transactions worth Dh86.8 billion as of July 22, 2026.
Luxury Segment Continues to Draw High-Value Buyers
Luxury homes remain a favourite among affluent buyers. Emaar leads sales in this premium bracket, with 387 transactions worth Dh8.4 billion for properties priced above Dh15 million. Other notable developers include Omniyat, with 212 transactions valued at Dh6.5 billion, and H&H, which completed 178 deals totalling Dh6.9 billion. Overall, the luxury segment accounted for 1,248 property sales worth Dh35.16 billion.
Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, comments, “The fact that Dubai’s leading developers have been driving sales across both the luxury and affordable segments throughout the year is a clear sign of market strength.” He added that the figures point to a diversified market supported by both investors and end-users.
Affordable Housing Sees Strong Sales Activity
In the affordable housing segment, Azizi stands out as the dominant developer, recording a total of 8,411 residential sales transactions—more than any other developer—with over 8,000 concentrated in properties priced below Dh2 million. Binghatti follows as the second-largest player in this segment with 4,268 transactions, and DAMAC ranks third with 2,247 deals.
Development Pipeline Remains Robust
The report also highlights the ongoing development momentum. Emaar has delivered nine projects comprising 3,819 units this year alone, the largest volume among all developers, and currently manages 150 projects under construction—the biggest pipeline in the market. DAMAC ranks second with seven completed projects, 2,591 delivered units, and 113 projects underway.
Meanwhile, Reportage is the most active in launching new projects in 2026, introducing 16 new developments to the market. The developer also features among the top ten by overall sales volume and affordable housing transactions.
What This Means For Agents
Dubai’s property sector continues to benefit from strong demand in both the luxury and affordable segments, supported by diverse buyer profiles from investors to end-users. For real estate agents, this widespread strength across price points and sectors signals abundant opportunities to connect with clients seeking various property options. Staying informed on developer activity and sales trends will help agents better tailor their offerings and expand their market reach in 2026 and beyond.
Based on reporting from Khaleej Times. Summary and analysis by Propilot AI.
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