Dubai Completes 104 Real Estate Projects Valued at Over AED 111 Billion in H1 2026

Dubai's real estate sector has demonstrated robust growth in the first half of 2026, with the completion of 104 projects valued at over AED 111 billion, according to recent data from the Dubai Land Department. This represents a substantial increase compared to the first half of 2025, which saw 75 projects completed with a total investment value of AED 73 billion.

Growth in Project Completion and Investment

The number of completed projects in H1 2026 surged by over 38.7%, while their investment value witnessed an even greater rise of 52%. This performance underscores the growing investor confidence in Dubai's economic environment and its advanced infrastructure and legislative framework.

Expanding Residential Supply and Land Allocation

The data also highlights a significant expansion in residential supply, with the number of new real estate units increasing by over 36% to reach 24,537, up from 18,043 in H1 2025. The total built-up area of completed and ready-for-handover projects grew by more than 23.4% to 1.95 million square metres, compared to 1.58 million square metres in the same period last year.

Notably, the value of land allocated to these completed projects experienced an exceptional increase of over 135%, reaching AED 19.46 billion from AED 8.27 billion in H1 2025. The total area of land allocated also more than doubled, approximately reaching one million square metres, compared to 484,000 square metres previously.

Strategic Importance and Future Vision

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, emphasised that these figures align with the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, aiming to double Dubai's economy by 2033 and solidify its position among the world's top three cities. He noted that the continued growth reflects Dubai's success in establishing a comprehensive economic model with a flexible legislative framework, world-class infrastructure, high transparency, and strong public-private partnerships, further attracting global capital and providing a secure investment environment.