The 22nd edition takes place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 7 to 9 September 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Aug. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dubai Land Department and IPS continue advance their strategic partnership to strengthen the emirate’s position on the global real estate investment map, as preparations gather momentum for the 22nd edition of the exhibition, taking place from 7 to 9 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
IPS convenes investors, real estate developers, government entities, banks, decision makers, innovators, and industry experts globally. The exhibition provides an exceptional international setting to showcase Dubai’s real estate vision, investment opportunities, landmark projects, and emerging destinations, while strengthening engagement between investors and the key stakeholders shaping the real estate sector.
The partnership reflects a shared vision centered on supporting sector growth, expanding international investment flows, advancing transparency and market efficiency, and reinforcing Dubai’s position as a leading global destination for real estate investment. It combines the institutional and regulatory leadership of Dubai Land Department with IPS’s international reach and its ability to connect high potential property opportunities with global capital and specialized expertise.
This year’s edition comes amid continued strength across Dubai’s real estate market, reflecting its resilience and sustained investor confidence in its competitive fundamentals. In the first quarter of 2026, the value of real estate transactions in the emirate reached AED 252 billion, representing year on year growth of 31% in value and 6% in transaction volume. Real estate investments totaled AED 173 billion across 57,744 investments, while foreign investment rose by 26% to AED 148.35 billion.
These indicators support Dubai’s efforts to broaden its investor base and attract international capital, underpinned by an integrated framework of progressive legislation, advanced infrastructure, digital transformation, efficient procedures, and policies that promote transparency and investor protection. These efforts also align with the objectives of the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 and the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, which seek to enhance the emirate’s competitiveness and strengthen its position within the global economy.
IPS presents a comprehensive program comprising the Main Conference, Institutional Investors Conference, IPS Women, interactive workshops, and specialized training programs. The exhibition also features dedicated platforms for project launches, investor engagement, and Investment Destination Presentations, alongside discussions covering the latest global developments in real estate investment, PropTech, sustainability, smart cities, and finance.
Majid Al Marri, Executive Director of the Corporate Support Sector at Dubai Land Department, said:
“Our partnership with IPS reflects Dubai Land Department’s commitment to strengthening the emirate’s position as a leading global destination for real estate investment. The exhibition provides a high value platform for showcasing investment opportunities, advancing knowledge exchange, and building partnerships that support the sector’s sustainable growth. This partnership also contributes to the objectives of the Dubai Real Estate Sector Strategy 2033 by reinforcing transparency, promoting innovation, and strengthening investor confidence across the market.”
Dawood Al Shezawi, President of IPS, highlighted the partnership’s role in strengthening Dubai’s presence across the global real estate landscape, noting that it reflects a shared vision to position the exhibition as an international gateway to the emirate’s property market. Stating:
“By bringing together regulatory leadership, market intelligence, high potential projects, and access to international investment networks, IPS creates promising pathways for capital flows, institutional collaboration, and business expansion, further strengthening Dubai’s influence in shaping the future of the global real estate sector.”
Early indicators for the upcoming edition point to growing international interest, with the total exhibition area increasing by 38% compared with the previous edition. IPS also builds on the strong momentum achieved in 2025, when the exhibition attracted more than 30,000 visitors from 153 countries, representing 182 nationalities, and facilitated deals and commercial agreements exceeding AED 1.84 billion, equivalent to more than USD 500 million. These results reinforce the exhibition’s ability to translate international participation into actionable investment and business opportunities.
The partnership between Dubai Land Department and IPS continues to provide international investors and institutions with direct access to Dubai’s real estate market, supporting investment attraction, expanding business opportunities, and advancing the emirate’s strategic objectives for the property sector in the next phase of growth.
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