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What To Know
- 6 billion in real estate transactions in 2025, marking a 64.
- And female capital allocation is now a serious force in the market.
- In the first half of 2025, women invested more than AED 73 billion in Dubai real estate through nearly 35,000 transactions.
Dubai real estate really said main character behavior.
On Monday, January 26, 2026, property transactions in Dubai reached AED 15.6 billion in a single day. That is officially the highest single day transaction value ever recorded in the emirate.
Yes. One day.
And this moment did not appear randomly. The setup was already there.
The 24 Hour Flex That Reset the Timeline
According to reported transaction data, Dubai logged 1,501 property transactions on January 26, 2026. Out of the AED 15.6 billion total, AED 11.4 billion came from sales, with the remaining value tied to mortgages and gift transactions.
The deals covered land plots, residential units, and full buildings.
This was not one headline grabbing mansion. It was wide participation. Different asset types. Different buyer profiles. Serious activity in a single window.
For anyone watching the market closely, this day locked in a new benchmark.
2025 Already Went Off
The lead up to this moment was loud.
By October 2025, Dubai real estate sales had reached AED 559.4 billion, already beating the total sales volume for all of 2024. October alone recorded nearly 20,000 transactions valued at almost AED 60 billion.
That momentum carried into 2026.
The appetite was already active. January simply amplified it.
The Ultra Luxury Moment
At the top end, the numbers get cinematic.
A AED 220 million villa in Jumeirah Second ranked among the most expensive residential deals
recorded. Meanwhile, an apartment at the Bulgari Lighthouse on Jumeirah Bay Island transacted at AED 155 million.
These are lifestyle statements. Waterfront positioning. Prime addresses. Long term capital parking.
High net worth buyers continue to show strong interest in established luxury districts.
The Girlboss Capital Era
Here’s where it gets interesting.
In the first half of 2025, women invested more than AED 73 billion in Dubai real estate through nearly 35,000 transactions.
That is major participation.
At the same time, 45 percent of new investors were UAE residents, many shifting from renting to owning.
Homeownership is clearly part of the current narrative. And female capital allocation is now a serious force in the market.
Sharjah Said I’m Outside Too
Dubai grabbed the headline, but Sharjah had its own glow up.
Sharjah recorded AED 65.6 billion in real estate transactions in 2025, marking a 64.3 percent year on year increase. Buyers from 129 nationalities participated in that activity.
Master planned communities such as Aljada helped boost visibility and demand.
The wider UAE market clearly has layers.
Dubai real estate is now operating at record levels, supported by strong transaction activity, high value luxury deals, active female investors, and resident buyers stepping into ownership.
The AED 15.6 billion day was historic. The surrounding data confirms that this market has depth and sustained participation. 2026 is already delivering headlines.
