Are first-time buyers really pushing the UAE property market from renting toward ownership?

Yes — new platform data from Dubai and Abu Dhabi shows a clear shift from renting to buying, with sales listing activity rising to nearly half of all property searches while rental interest declines, and about 70% of surveyed Dubai residents saying they plan to purchase within six months, driven by long-term residency plans, ownership-linked visas, first-time buyer programmes, and rising incomes, with many buyers now allocating a larger share of earnings to mortgages and choosing ownership as a lifestyle and stability decision rather than just an investment — do you think buying a home in the UAE today makes more sense than renting, or is renting still the smarter choice for most residents?

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