Dubai, UAE – Property Finder revealed that the real estate market in Dubai recorded the strongest performance in its history during January 2026. The total value of transactions amounted to 72.4 billion dirhams. With 63% year-on-year growth, driven by a 90% increase in the primary market.
The data showed that new buyer inquiries increased by more than 25% compared to December 2025. With more than two-thirds of applications issued by individuals whose monthly income exceeds 40,000 dirhams. More than 85% of transactions came from end users.
February maintained this momentum, with transaction values growing by 19% year-on-year. The commercial sector recorded a growth of 118%.
The data revealed that 88% of customers were purchasing for residential purposes. This reflected widespread momentum based on actual and sustainable demand.
In April, the full picture began to become clear. The total value of mortgages registered with the Dubai Land Department reached AED 9.02 billion during the month. The number of rental contracts increased by 16% year-on-year. In light of the return of tenants, who preferred to cautiously renew their contracts during the period of tensions, to move again. In recent weeks, funders who tightened their standards during the crisis have gradually begun to return to pre-tension policies. In an additional indication of the return of institutional confidence to the market.
