Dubai Real Estate: Dubai’s real estate sector recorded strong development activity during the first half of 2026, with 104 projects completed across the emirate. The completed projects had a combined investment value of more than AED 111 billion and added 24,537 new units to the market, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

The figures were highlighted by DLD during its participation in the International Property Show 2026 and provide an overview of how much new property has been delivered during the first six months of the year.

Dubai Real Estate: 104 projects completed in H1 2026

The number of completed projects increased by 38.7% compared with the first half of 2025. At that time, 75 projects worth around AED 73 billion had been completed.

The value of completed projects therefore increased by 52% year on year, rising above AED 111 billion in H1 2026.

Residential supply also increased during the period. The 24,537 new units represent growth of more than 36% compared with the 18,043 units added during H1 2025.

The increase means more completed homes have entered Dubai’s property market, giving buyers and tenants a wider range of completed properties to consider.

More construction and land activity

The increase was not limited to the number of completed developments.

The built-up area ready for handover reached approximately 1.95 million square metres during H1 2026, compared with around 1.58 million square metres during the same period in 2025. That represents a 23.4% increase.

Land allocated to completed projects also recorded a significant increase. Its value reached around AED 19.46 billion, compared with AED 8.27 billion a year earlier. The area of land allocated to completed projects rose to around one million square metres from approximately 484,000 square metres.

These figures show that activity during the first half of the year covered not only finished homes but also wider development and land activity.

What the latest figures mean for Dubai’s property market

The completion figures come as Dubai continues to see substantial demand for residential and commercial property.

DLD said the first-half figures reflect continued investment and development activity in the market. The department also highlighted the role of market data, digital services and regulation in supporting investors, developers and property customers.

For buyers, the increase in completed units means there are more ready properties entering the market rather than relying only on newly launched off-plan projects. For renters, additional completed housing can also increase the number of properties available in different communities, although rental prices depend on location, property type, supply and demand.

The latest figures should therefore be viewed as a measure of development and delivery activity, rather than as an indication that property prices will automatically rise or fall.

Dubai Land Department continues to provide real estate transaction and market data through its digital platforms, allowing buyers, investors and other market participants to follow developments using official information.