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UAE Real Estate Surges 174% to AED 84.4 B, Pipeline Hits Record

7/6/2026

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The UAE real estate market rose 173.9% to AED 84.4 billion and 103% to 16,585 deals in H1 2026.
Dubai sales reached AED 286 billion, the second-highest half-year after H1 2025’s AED 326.6 billion.
Projects launched since early 2026 totalled over AED 275 billion, creating the largest half-year pipeline.
Azizi Developments CEO Farhad Azizi said economics and flexible rules will sustain balanced growth in H2 2026.
Refine CEO Thomas Wan said buyers now focus on quality, location and developer reputation.

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The UAE real estate market rose 173.9% to AED 84.4 billion and 103% to 16,585 deals in H1 2026.
Dubai sales reached AED 286 billion, the second-highest half-year after H1 2025’s AED 326.6 billion.
Projects launched since early 2026 totalled over AED 275 billion, creating the largest half-year pipeline.
Azizi Developments CEO Farhad Azizi said economics and flexible rules will sustain balanced growth in H2 2026.
Refine CEO Thomas Wan said buyers now focus on quality, location and developer reputation.