Dubai is set to add roughly 56,600 new residential units to the market by the end of 2026, remaining the largest source of new housing supply in the UAE, according to Colliers' Q2 2026 UAE Real Estate Market Report.
The report shows Dubai delivered around 11,650 homes in the second quarter alone, comprising 9,200 apartments and 2,450 villas. The large pipeline coincides with major infrastructure investment across the emirate, including metro and road network expansion and new interchanges.
Abu Dhabi delivered about 2,200 residential units in Q2, concentrated in areas such as Al Shamkhah, Yas Island, Bloom Living in Zayed City, and Al Raha Beach. Colliers expects a further 3,200 units to be handed over in the capital by year-end.
The Northern Emirates are also adding significant supply, with around 7,450 residential units expected to be completed across the region during 2026. Sharjah accounts for the largest share at roughly 5,450 homes, followed by Ras Al Khaimah with 1,400 and Ajman with 600. Sharjah also saw around 4,600 new residential units announced during the quarter.
Colliers said the wider UAE property market is moving toward a more balanced phase after years of strong growth, with location, product quality, pricing, and individual sectors increasingly shaping performance.