Dubai’s residential real estate market maintained strong momentum in February 2026, recording 15,369 transactions valued at AED 45.39 billion, demonstrating continued resilience and investor confidence across the emirate’s property sector.
Compared with February 2025, residential transaction volumes increased 2.51%, while the overall transaction value rose 9.59% year-on-year, reflecting sustained demand across both off-plan and ready residential properties.
Market activity remained stable compared with January, with transactions spread across both established communities and newly developed master-planned areas.
Apartments continued to lead property transactions, with 12,620 deals totaling AED 25.98 billion. Meanwhile, 1,805 townhouse transactions worth AED 6.37 billion and 993 villa sales valued at AED 13.17 billion highlighted strong demand for larger, family-oriented homes.
According to Farooq Syed, CEO of Springfield Properties, the market remains stable despite evolving global economic conditions.
He noted that while global developments may influence short-term sentiment, on-ground activity continues to reflect steady demand rather than disruption.
Investor interest remains particularly strong among well-capitalised buyers seeking strategic opportunities. Many investors are closely monitoring the market for selective acquisitions, especially in cases where sellers may face payment-plan pressure or reconsider commitments amid broader economic uncertainty.
Dubai’s residential sector continues to benefit from strong fundamentals, including population growth, infrastructure expansion, and a stable regulatory framework, all of which support long-term investor confidence.
These structural drivers continue to position Dubai as one of the most resilient real estate markets globally, even during periods of regional or global volatility.
