New Delhi, March 22 -- The real estate sector in the United Arab Emirates has entered 2026 from a strong position, supported by robust demand for residential and commercial properties, according to a report by UBS.

The report said major developers in the country have reported strong sales momentum and record project pipelines driven by strong investment demand.

"The UAE listed real estate companies entered 2026 in a position of strength. Both Emaar and Aldar posted record-high backlogs at their recent FY2025 results fuelled by demand for residential investment in the region, in addition to a strong momentum in commercial real estate," the report said.

However, the report noted that concerns about the supply pipeline in Dubai could limi...