Dubai’s real estate developers used the International Property Show 2026 (IPS 2026) to lay out expansion plans worth billions of dirhams, pointing to sustained confidence in the emirate’s off-plan, secondary and rental markets despite years of rapid growth.
According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), participating developers pointed to Dubai’s global appeal, diverse project offerings, flexible payment plans, security, quality of life and infrastructure as the core drivers behind continued investor interest — both from local buyers and international capital.
Investors Prioritizing Price, Quality and Credibility
Rajinder Kaur, Sales Director at Union Properties, told WAM that buyers are increasingly weighing three factors together rather than in isolation: competitive pricing, project quality and developer credibility. The framing suggests that price alone is no longer sufficient to win investor commitment in a market where multiple developers are competing for the same buyer pool.
Off-Plan Market Stays Resilient
Raja Jawad Ahmed, Sales Director at Azizi Developments, said the company has delivered more than 100 projects to date and currently has over 50 projects under development and available off-plan.
He said Dubai’s off-plan, secondary and rental markets remain resilient, and that property values are expected to rise further in the coming years — a trend he linked to the emirate’s position as a global hub for business, trade and technology.
Billions Earmarked for New Projects
Hussein Ezz Eddin, Chief Sales Officer at Prestige One Developments, outlined some of the clearest figures shared at the event. He said the company plans to invest between Dhs3 billion and Dhs4 billion during the 2026–2027 property season, covering land acquisitions and new residential and commercial projects across key locations in Dubai.
Ezz Eddin said Prestige One has already launched four projects since the start of the year, with a further seven to eight planned for launch during the current season.
He added that investor interest is concentrated around prime locations — particularly waterfront developments, properties near Burj Khalifa, and residences carrying international hospitality brands.
Dubai/UAE Real Estate Context
The commitments outlined at IPS 2026 reflect a broader pattern across Dubai’s developer landscape: continued capital deployment into new supply even as questions persist about how the market will absorb rising completion volumes in the coming years. The emphasis from multiple developers on waterfront locations, branded residences and areas near established landmarks like Burj Khalifa suggests demand remains concentrated in premium, well-located segments rather than spread evenly across the market.
Key Details
- Event: International Property Show 2026 (IPS 2026)
- Prestige One Developments: Dhs3bn–4bn planned investment for 2026–2027 season; 4 projects launched YTD, 7–8 more planned
- Azizi Developments: 100+ projects delivered to date; 50+ projects currently under development/off-plan
- Union Properties: Highlighted investor focus on price, quality and developer credibility
- Investor focus areas cited: Waterfront developments, properties near Burj Khalifa, branded residences
Conclusion
The scale of investment commitments unveiled at IPS 2026 — spanning billions of dirhams in new land acquisitions and project launches — signals that Dubai’s major developers continue to view the market’s medium-term outlook positively. Whether that confidence is matched by absorption of the resulting supply will likely become clearer as these projects move from launch to delivery over the coming property seasons.
Source
Emirates News Agency (WAM)
