Arabian Gulf Properties: Growing supply coincides with a broader buyer base and sustained real estate investment momentum
Dubai, UAE, 22 September 2026: Dubai’s real estate sector continued to expand during the first half of 2026, with 104 projects completed at a total investment value exceeding AED 111 billion, adding 24,537 new units to the market.
The figures reflect sustained development activity and the sector’s capacity to keep pace with growing residential and investment demand.
The latest data from the Dubai Land Department showed that the number of completed projects increased by 38.7% compared with the same period in 2025, while their total investment value rose by 52%.
Badar Rashid Al Blooshi, Chairman of Arabian Gulf Properties said the increase in completed projects and new units reflects a more mature phase for Dubai’s real estate market, with buyers and investors gaining access to a wider range of options as the demand base continues to expand.
Al Blooshi said: “The significance today lies not only in the volume of new projects entering the market, but also in the market’s ability to absorb this growth through a broader and more diverse buyer base. Dubai continues to attract international investors, while at the same time we are seeing a growing segment of residents looking to transition from renting to home ownership. This is contributing to a more balanced market over the long term.”
Al Blooshi also highlighted the importance of Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer Programme, which enables residents to purchase their first homes in the emirate and has helped generate significant real estate transaction activity.
He noted that the continued rise in foreign investment, alongside the expansion in new project supply, is placing greater emphasis on location, project quality, developer reputation and the underlying value of individual properties, particularly as investors gain access to a wider range of choices.
He said: “As supply increases, investors will become more selective. The launch of a project alone will no longer be the deciding factor. Location, product quality, payment plans, expected returns and the strength of genuine demand within a particular area will increasingly shape investment decisions. This is a positive development for the market, as it raises the level of competition and encourages developers to deliver projects that are more closely aligned with the needs of both end users and investors.”
Al Blooshi added that the next phase could see greater variation in performance across different areas and projects, as buyers move away from assessing the market solely on its overall direction and begin comparing individual opportunities more closely based on rental yields, potential for capital appreciation, quality of life and surrounding amenities.
He stressed that the continued development of Dubai’s regulatory and digital real estate infrastructure, coupled with greater transparency and increased access to market data, is strengthening the emirate’s ability to attract long-term capital and further consolidate its position among the world’s leading real estate investment markets.
About Arabian Gulf Properties
Arabian Gulf Properties (AGP) is a Dubai-based integrated real-estate developer with vast experience in delivering residential and mixed-use projects that combine design excellence, livability and investment value. Guided by innovation and craftsmanship, AGP continues to play a leading role in shaping Dubai’s modern urban landscape in alignment with the emirate’s long-term economic vision.
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