According to the latest Market Pulse survey conducted by Property Finder, a leading real estate platform in the UAE, a significant 70% of respondents indicated plans to purchase a property within the next six months. The findings, based on feedback from 5,540 participants, offer a clear reflection of sustained consumer confidence in the market.

The bi-monthly survey, which monitors consumer behavior and buying trends, highlighted consistent interest in property purchases during the final months of 2025 — a trend that seems to be carrying forward into the new year.

Market Confidence and Price Expectations

Although interest in buying remains high, potential buyers expressed mixed expectations about property prices. In November 2025, 40% anticipated a drop in prices, while 32% expected an increase. The remaining 28% believed prices would remain stable.

By December, expectations slightly shifted. The percentage of respondents predicting a price drop fell to 39%, while those expecting a rise remained steady at 32%. Meanwhile, the number of people anticipating stable prices edged up to 29%.

These figures suggest a marginal improvement in buyer confidence compared to the previous survey conducted in September and October 2025, when price decline expectations hovered between 39% and 40%, and predictions of a price increase ranged from 31% to 33%.

Continued Momentum into 2026

Commenting on the results, Sherif Soliman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, said:

“The fact that 7 out of 10 people are planning to buy property is a strong indicator of continued confidence in the Dubai real estate market. This trust is driven by the city’s global appeal, strong regulatory environment, and sustainable infrastructure.”

He also noted that buyers today are more informed about market movements but remain active, a dynamic that has helped sustain market momentum as 2026 gets underway.

Property Finder has been conducting the PF Market Pulse survey every two months to assess consumer sentiment and buyer behavior across the UAE. The November–December 2025 edition gathered insights from more than 5,500 respondents.