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VIDEO: S&P Global rules out housing oversupply in UAE for 2026, 2027

New housing units slated for completion in the UAE in 2026-2027 are expected to be absorbed by the country’s currently strong population growth, limitin g the risk of oversupply.

Real estate prices in the country have been increasing since 2021, driven by population growth, investor demand and continued interest from foreign buyers.

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