Dubai, February 9, 2026 — Dubai’s real estate market recorded one of its strongest trading sessions of the week, driven by accelerated capital deployment from institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals.

Market estimates indicate approximately 5,320 real estate transactions completed today, including residential sales, off-plan purchases, bulk asset transfers, and mortgage registrations. Total daily transaction and pre-sale value reached around AED 8.26 billion, marking a 17.4% increase compared to the same period last week.

Key transaction insights:

• Investment-led deals accounted for 64% of total activity

• Off-plan properties represented 58% of transaction value

• Average transaction price reached AED 1.55 million, up 10.1% year-on-year

From an asset perspective, one- and two-bedroom apartments remained dominant, accounting for 52% of total volume, while townhouses and low-density residential communities recorded a 21% increase in daily transactions, indicating growing demand for long-term holding assets.

Top-performing areas included Meydan, Dubai Creek Harbour, Business Bay Extension, and Dubai South. A newly launched phase in Dubai Creek Harbour achieved an estimated 42% sell-through rate within 48 hours, with price adjustments already applied to selected premium units.

Rental fundamentals also strengthened, with average rents in prime communities rising approximately 7.2% since January 2026. Long-term rental yields remain between 6.8% and 8.5%, while selected short-term rental assets now exceed 9% cash yield.

Analysts suggest Dubai’s property market is increasingly entering a capital-driven phase, where pricing and momentum are shaped by institutional strategies and long-term income expectations rather than short-term sentiment.