Dubai achieved a score of 1.98 in the index reflecting continued progress in the emirate’s regulatory environment, data availability and the digitalisation of real estate services and procedures.
Badar Rashid Al Blooshi, chairman, Arabian Gulf Properties, said that Dubai’s advancement carries significance beyond the ranking itself, reflecting the growing maturity of the market’s institutional framework and investors’ ability to access clearer and more reliable information when making real estate decisions.
Al Blooshi added, “Transparency has become one of the key factors influencing real estate investment decisions today, particularly for international investors comparing several markets before allocating capital. The greater the ability to access data, verify information and clearly understand procedures and costs, the stronger investor confidence becomes and the lower the level of uncertainty associated with investment.”
The 2026 index identified Dubai and Abu Dhabi among the markets that recorded notable improvements in transparency and ranked them among the most improved markets over the past decade. The report attributed part of Dubai’s progress to the digitalisation of services and the introduction of new regulations, noting the Dubai Land Department’s leading role in making real-time real estate data publicly accessible.
Al Blooshi said the development of the market’s digital infrastructure has significantly changed the way investors engage with the real estate sector. Easier access to information on transactions, prices, fees and ownership gives buyers and investors greater ability to assess and compare opportunities before making decisions.
The report highlighted several initiatives that have contributed to this progress, including greater transparency around operating costs and service charges, the increased use of advanced technologies in property registration, and the Dubai REST platform, which provides digital real estate data and services that support market analysis by individuals and institutions.
