Dubai’s residential sector is demonstrating remarkable resilience and broad-based growth throughout 2026, with major developers reporting significant transaction volumes across both the luxury and affordable housing categories. According to a recent analysis by fäm Properties, the market is thriving due to a diverse buyer base comprising both long-term investors and end-users. Emaar Properties currently leads the market in total transaction value, securing Dh30.6 billion, while other industry giants like DAMAC, Azizi, and Omniyat continue to drive momentum through high-value luxury sales and high-volume affordable housing projects.

The data underscores a healthy, balanced ecosystem where demand is not limited to a single niche. While high-net-worth individuals continue to snap up luxury properties—totaling over 1,200 deals worth Dh35.16 billion—the affordable sector remains equally vibrant, with Azizi leading the charge in sales for units priced under Dh2 million. Furthermore, construction activity remains at an all-time high, as developers like Emaar and DAMAC push forward with massive delivery pipelines. With firms like Reportage aggressively launching new developments, the emirate’s property market appears well-positioned to maintain this upward trajectory for the remainder of the year.