UAE real estate in 2026 - More of the same, but measured

• The volume of residential transactions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi hit a new all-time high in 2025.
• Transaction activity stabilized over the final months of 2025, and it is likely to continue at the same pace in 2026 as end-user sentiment remains positive.
• We expect the Fed to cut interest rates again in 2026 by 75bps which should marginally ease the cost of property ownership.
• Office developments are likely to remain landlord-favored across Dubai and Abu Dhabi in 2026.
• Global investments into income producing real estate are likely to touch USD 1trn in 2026.

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