The market in official figures
Headline figures from the latest official releases, for orientation. Detailed information on a specific project comes with its catalogue.
Real estate transactions
+6% on the first quarter of 2025.
Source: Dubai Land Department · released 9 April 2026
Investors in the quarter
+8% year on year; 29,312 of them new investors (+14%).
Source: Dubai Land Department · released 9 April 2026
Investments by foreign investors
+11% year on year.
Source: Dubai Land Department · released 9 April 2026
Figures checked against the official releases on 29 October 2026.
What we check for every project here
In addition to the developer, the project facts, the material risks and the image rights:
| 01 | Written permission from the project’s sales office for the information and images we show. |
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| 02 | Project registration and status with the Dubai Land Department |
| 03 | Escrow account, for off-plan projects |
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In our research scope
Districts and communities we are researching in this market. This is research scope, not a recommendation or a ranking.
Buying here as a foreign buyer
A short summary of official government guidance. Rules can change, so each purchase is confirmed with the developer and the registry at the time.
- Foreigners, whether or not they live in the UAE, may own property in areas designated as freehold (Regulation No. 3 of 2006).
- Rights can be freehold ownership, or usufruct or leasehold for up to 99 years.
- Title deeds are issued by the Dubai Land Department. There is no age limit for owning property.
- Property investors with a minimum investment of AED 2 million may apply for a five-year UAE residence visa (Golden Visa).
Official source: The Official Portal of the UAE Government (u.ae) · Checked on 29 October 2026.
Sources we use
We compare and refresh market data against these official publishers and registries. Headline figures are shown above with their source; detailed figures are discussed in consultation.
- Dubai Land Department (DLD) and RERA
- Dubai Pulse (DLD transaction data)
- Dubai Statistics Center
- Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)
Market reports from established research firms and the financial press, used to cross-check — never as the only source.
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