Investor capital is being selectively repositioned across Dubai’s commercial real estate sector as rising rents, limited new supply and regulatory stability reshape portfolio strategies ahead of 2026, according to UAE property news. Investment activity is increasingly focused on off-plan offices, logistics facilities and community retail centres, signalling a move away from speculative, volume-led acquisitions toward income stability and long-term fundamentals.
Dubai Land Department data shows total real estate transactions exceeded Dh760 billion in 2025, with commercial and industrial assets contributing an estimated Dh90–100 billion. Prime office districts, including DIFC and Business Bay, reported high single-digit rental growth, while new Grade A supply is expected to remain constrained through 2027.
Logistics and industrial assets are seeing stronger demand, supported by Dubai’s role as a regional trade hub and rising e-commerce activity. Retail investment is meanwhile shifting toward neighbourhood centres serving growing residential communities. Analysts cited by UAE property news note that investors are increasingly prioritizing asset quality, tenant strength and long-term demand visibility over rapid turnover.
