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For years, UAE real estate was defined by record-breaking growth, but 2026 is proving the market’s real strength: resilience. Despite regional uncertainty, Dubai recorded AED 252 billion in Q1 transactions, while resident investors now account for more than half of investment activity by value, reinforcing the UAE’s position as a long-term destination for both capital and living rather than short-term speculation.
26/05/2026
Dubai’s real estate investment value surged nearly fivefold, from AED 148 billion in 2021 to more than AED 680 billion in 2025, according to W Capital Real Estate. The growth reflects a broader expansion in investor participation, international capital sources and property preferences, with non-residents favoring off-plan properties while residents showed a more balanced split between off-plan and ready homes.
Egypt is planning a real estate investment fund to maximize returns from New Urban Communities Authority (NUCA) assets, attract domestic and foreign investment, and generate sustainable revenues to support urban development projects.
