UAE property demand holds firm as seven in ten plan to buy in next six months

Seven in ten UAE residents plan to buy property within the next six months, underscoring sustained buyer confidence heading into 2026, according to the Property Finder Market Pulse.

The bi-monthly consumer sentiment poll points to continued demand across the final months of 2025, with respondents indicating strong purchase intent even as expectations for price movements remain relatively moderate.

Across the two-month survey period, 5,540 respondents shared their views on buying intent. While appetite for purchases remains extremely strong, buyers expect only limited changes in property prices.

In November, 40 per cent of buyers expected prices to decrease, 32 per cent expected prices to increase, and 28 per cent anticipated price stability.

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In December, expectations of price declines edged slightly lower to 39 per cent, while the share expecting price increases remained unchanged at 32 per cent.

Those anticipating stable prices rose to 29 per cent. This marks a modest improvement in sentiment compared with the September–October period, when 39–40 per cent of buyers expected prices to fall and 31–33 per cent anticipated increases.

Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, said: “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.”