Q1 2026 transaction value
Dubai Land Department reported a 31% year-over-year increase.
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Q1 2026 transactions
Reported by DLD, up 6% from the same period in 2025.
Q1 2026 investment value
Across 57,744 investment transactions reported by DLD.
2025 tenancy contracts
DLD reported 6% volume growth and 17% value growth from 2024.
Investor interpretation
Activity is strong, but headline growth does not prove an individual property is attractive.
Transaction totals describe the overall market. They do not establish a fair purchase price, achievable rent, service charges, vacancy, project quality or resale liquidity for a specific unit. Those questions require building-level evidence.
Three checks before using market statistics
- Separate market volume from investment return. More transactions can improve liquidity, but returns still depend on acquisition price and net income.
- Use official property-level tools. Check the DLD Rental Index, Service Charge Index and Dubai REST information for the selected property.
- Reverify time-sensitive terms. Developer prices, incentives, payment plans and inventory can change faster than market reports.
Official sources
- Dubai Land Department — Q1 2026 transactions
- Dubai Land Department — 2025 rental sector
- DLD Rental Index
- DLD Service Charge Index
Figures are historical market indicators, not forecasts or guaranteed returns. Every purchase requires current property-level verification.