UAE's ability to attract long-term capital seems to have motivated investors from all over the world to put money in Emirati real estate sector in the first half of 2026, according to a report by Emirates new agency WAM. This was reflected in the performance of property markets in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.
Dubai completes realty projects worth 2.88 lakh crore
The first half of 2026 saw Dubai completing 104 real estate projects worth AED 111 billion (₹288,798 crore). This is up from 75 projects worth AED 73 billion (₹1,89,931 crore) during the corresponding six months of 2025.
New real estate units increased by over 36 per cent to 24,537. Completed construction space also rose by over 23.4 per cent to 1.95 square metres compared to 1.58 square metres last year.
Abu Dhabi transaction value soars 112%
Abu Dhabi saw transaction value soaring 112 per cent to AED 117 billion (₹3,04,409 crore) during the first half of the year compared to the same period in 2025. The total number of transactions rose by 61.7 per cent.
Of this, 16,838 transactions were in sales, valued at AED 86.1 billion (₹2,24,014 crore) while mortgage transactions were worth AED 26.7 billion (₹69,468 crore).
Around AED 13.8 billion (₹35,905 crore) was pumped into Abu Dhabi real estate through foreign direct investment between January and June. This is a 309 per cent increase compared to the same period last year and exceeds the total investment during the whole of 2025, reports Arabian Business.
Sharjah records 9.3% rise in real estate transactions
Sharjah witnessed its real estate transactions rise 9.3 per cent to AED 29.5 billion (₹76,753 crore). The total number of transactions was recorded at 59,460, rising 23.7 per cent compared to the corresponding 2025 period.
Most of the sale transactions were residential properties. Mortgage transactions were pegged at AED 7.6 billion (19,774 crore).
