Dubai delivered 104 real estate projects in the first half of 2026. Together they added 24,537 residential units to the market, with a combined investment value of more than AED 111 billion.
Data from the Dubai Land Department shows the number of completed projects rose 38.7% compared with the same period in 2025. Their total investment value grew faster, at 52%.
What the supply means for buyers
Badar Rashid Al Blooshi, Chairman of Arabian Gulf Properties, said the higher output gives buyers and investors more choice. In his view, the market is drawing international investors as well as residents who want to move from renting to owning.
He said Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Programme has added to transaction activity by helping residents buy their first homes.
Location and quality will matter more
Al Blooshi said rising supply and foreign investment will make buyers look harder at each project. He listed location, build quality, developer reputation and property value as the key checks. Buyers are also likely to compare payment plans, rental yields, potential price gains, amenities and demand in a specific area.
He added that stronger competition among developers could lead to projects that fit the needs of end users and investors more closely.
Market framework
Al Blooshi also pointed to Dubai's regulations, digital property systems and greater market transparency. In his view, these support long-term investment and strengthen the emirate's standing as a global property market.
