Despite ongoing conversations around pricing, buyer confidence in the UAE property market remains strong. Property Finder’s latest Market Pulse reveals that seven in ten residents are planning to buy property in the UAE within the next six months, signalling sustained demand as the market moves into 2026.
The bi-monthly consumer sentiment poll, conducted across the final months of 2025, highlights continued buyer intent and steady confidence — even as expectations around price movements remain measured.
Strong Buyer Intent Continues into 2026
Across the two-month survey period, 5,540 respondents shared their views on buying property in the UAE. The results show that appetite to purchase remains robust, with a significant majority of residents actively planning to enter the market in the near term.
This sustained demand reflects confidence in the UAE’s long-term real estate fundamentals, as well as continued interest from residents looking to secure homes or investments as the new year begins.
What Buyers Expect from Property Prices
While purchase intent remains high, buyers are approaching the market with realistic price expectations.
In November,
- 40% of buyers expected property prices to decrease
- 32% expected prices to increase
- 28% anticipated prices would remain stable
In December,
- The share is expected to decrease slightly dipped to 39%
- Expectations of price increases remained steady at 32%
- Those anticipating stable prices increased to 29%
Compared with September–October, when 39–40% of buyers anticipated price decreases and 31–33% expected increases, these figures point to a modest improvement in buyer confidence toward the end of the year.
Confidence Remains a Defining Feature of the Market
Commenting on the findings, Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, said:
Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, notes:
Seven in ten people planning to buy is a powerful signal. It shows that confidence in Dubai’s property market remains deeply rooted, driven by the city’s global appeal, regulatory maturity and long-term fundamentals. Buyers may be price-aware, but they are not on the sidelines. Momentum is firmly carrying into 2026.
What This Means for the UAE Property Market
The latest Market Pulse underscores a key theme shaping the market today: buyers remain active, informed, and engaged. While many expect only moderate price adjustments, demand has not decreased. Instead, it reflects a market driven by long-term confidence rather than short-term speculation.
As 2026 begins, strong buyer intent combined with realistic expectations suggests continued momentum across the UAE’s property landscape.
