Dubai’s performance reflects the UAE leadership’s proactive vision and renewed measures to enhance the readiness and resilience of economic sectors, emphasising sustainable growth, strengthening investor confidence, and underscoring Dubai’s ability to balance economic growth.
According to the Dubai Land Department, the combined value of rental contracts during Q1 2026 reached AED 32.2bn, reflecting a pace of activity, coupled by clear legislation and an integrated regulatory environment that governs relationships across the market.
New rental contracts accumulated to 118,385, alongside 135,607 renewal contracts, indicating growing market activity and stable landlord–tenant relationships within a transparent and reliable framework. Another positive indicator, the amount of cancelled contracts declined by 25%, reflecting greater rental-cycle stability, stronger market cohesion, and reduced volatility.
The amount of real estate offices operating in the market accumulated to 10,200, enhancing market efficiency, growing the base of active stakeholders, and supporting the quality of services given to investors and customers.
Moreover, 3,599 real estate licences were registered in the market, reaching a wide range of sector-related activities and services. Real estate sales and purchase brokerage licences were at the top with 1,564, followed by real estate leasing brokerage with 928, transaction follow-up services with 376, and real estate development with 128 licences.
Other licences cover various activities, such as administrative supervision services for owners’ associations, real estate consultancy, private property leasing and management services, mortgage brokerage, business centres, real estate valuation services, surveying, and organising public real estate auctions.
The diversity and amount of licences reflect the dynamics and integration of Dubai’s real estate market, alongside the advancement of its service ecosystem and its ability to efficiently and flexibly meet the needs of various stakeholders.
These indicators highlight that Dubai’s rental market is led within an integrated ecosystem that unifies development, investment, and regulation while advocating stability and enabling agile adaptation to evolving dynamics.
Market performance reflects a balanced supply–demand equation, supported by continued project activity, various offerings, and clear policies, ensuring long-term sustainability and consistent performance.
Considering this performance, Dubai’s real estate sector continues to reinforce its position as a key of the emirate’s economic growth. This is supported by a forward-looking leadership vision, a flexible regulatory environment, and renewed investor confidence.
Dubai’s performance also ensures market continuity and strengthening in its readiness for future phases with confidence and stability.
