The real estate market in Dubai lost significant momentum in the second quarter of 2026. This was triggered in particular by the escalation of the Iran conflict in late February. Since there is often a two- to three-month lag between the decision to purchase and registration with the Dubai Land Department, the figures starting in June provide the first realistic picture of current market sentiment.

On July 3, 2026, we were pleased to welcome numerous guests to this year’s real estate event at the Sablier at Zurich Airport. It was an evening filled with engaging presentations, interesting encounters, and an open discussion about the real estate market in Dubai.

Terra Nova kicked off the evening with a journey through time, tracing Dubai’s development since 2010 and highlighting the milestones that have made the city one of the world’s most attractive real estate destinations.

Dubai has revised the requirements for the two-year investor visa for property owners, making access much easier. The previous minimum investment threshold of AED 750,000 for sole owners has been completely removed, meaning that in principle any owner of a property in Dubai is eligible for the visa, provided the unit is solely owned. In the case of jointly owned properties, each co-owner must now hold a share of at least AED 400,000 in order to be able to apply for their own investor visa.