Market Performance, Emirate-Wise Insights and Outlook
The UAE real estate market maintained its resilience in Q3 2026, recording approximately AED 250 billion in total sales value across 59,000 transactions. While market activity moderated compared to the exceptionally strong first half of the year, the sector continued to demonstrate sustained demand and investor confidence.
UAE Real Estate Market Performance
Q3 2026 recorded approximately 59,000 transactions, compared to 58,000 in Q2 2026 and 71,000 in Q3 2025. Total sales value reached approximately AED 250 billion, up from AED 184 billion in the previous quarter.
The increase in transaction value alongside relatively stable transaction volumes reflects the continued strength of market activity during the quarter.
Emirate-Wise Market Performance
Dubai continued to lead the UAE real estate market, recording AED 141.4 billion in transaction value across approximately 37,400 transactions. Its position reflects sustained investor demand and ongoing developer-led activity.
Abu Dhabi recorded AED 46.41 billion in transaction value and approximately 7,000 transactions, supported by institutional investment, economic diversification and demand for premium residential communities.
Sharjah has registered AED 40 billion in transaction value across about 9,000 transactions this year so far. Affordability, family-oriented housing and expanding master-planned developments continued to support market activity.
Ajman recorded AED 15 billion in transaction value and about 3,650 transactions this year so far, reflecting growing investor interest driven by competitive pricing and attractive yields.
Ras Al Khaimah recorded AED 4 billion in transaction value and about 2,000 transactions this year so far, supported by tourism, waterfront developments, and increasing international investor interest.
Market Outlook: A More Selective Market Environment
The UAE real estate market remains fundamentally resilient, supported by population growth, economic diversification, tourism, foreign investment, and ongoing development.
However, buyers are becoming increasingly selective amid rising supply and regional uncertainty. This points towards a market environment where location, asset quality, pricing and investment fundamentals will play an increasingly important role in purchasing and investment decisions.
Across the emirates, individual markets continue to benefit from distinct growth drivers. Fujairah is experiencing gradual improvement through coastal tourism and infrastructure development, while Umm Al Quwain is emerging as a market of interest due to affordability, coastal opportunities, and future development potential.
What This Means for Investors and Property Owners
As the market evolves, reliable property data and informed valuation assessments remain essential for investment decisions, financial reporting and portfolio management.
Understanding differences in market performance across emirates can help investors, financial institutions, and property owners make better-informed decisions and assess opportunities with greater confidence.
We are pleased to share our latest UAE Real Estate Market Report for Q3 2026, offering an in-depth overview of market performance, key trends, and developments across the UAE.
