UAE property prices

The UAE property market delivered a powerful performance in the first half of 2026, with Abu Dhabi emerging as one of the strongest drivers of growth. Real estate transactions in the capital reached approximately AED 117 billion, marking a 112% increase compared with the same period last year. Sales alone reached AED 86.1 billion across 16,838 transactions, while foreign direct investment in Abu Dhabi...

The UAE is entering a new phase of connectivity as Etihad Rail expands passenger services across the country. For investors, this development raises an important question: will UAE property prices increase near the new railway stations? Passenger services officially began on June 30, 2026, with the network designed to connect major population centres, economic hubs and tourism destinations. Dubai’s...