Our February market snapshot provides the latest view of Dubai’s commercial real estate performance, highlighting continued sales growth, strong office demand and the trends shaping investor and occupier activity across the market.
February saw Dubai’s commercial market maintain strong activity, with year-on-year growth in both transaction volume and total value. Demand remained concentrated in offices and retail, while rental pricing continued to rise across key commercial segments. This report brings together the latest sales data, price movements and leasing trends, offering a clear, data-led view of how the commercial market performed in February.
Dubai’s commercial real estate market remained active in February, with sales transactions increasing sharply compared to the same period last year and total transaction value also rising strongly. Offices and retail continued to lead market performance, while land and building sales added further breadth to overall activity.
Demand for well-located office stock remained a key feature of the market, supporting strong growth in both office transaction volumes and values. At the same time, retail sales continued to expand in established, high-traffic locations, underlining sustained investor and occupier interest across core commercial segments.
Rental transaction volumes moderated compared to the previous year, but average rental prices increased across office, retail and warehouse assets. This month’s Snapshot provides a concise, data-led overview of the sectors, price movements and demand patterns shaping Dubai’s commercial property market in February.
Yes. February recorded 1,456 sales transactions, slightly above January’s total, while transaction values remained elevated at AED 14.7 billion. This points to continued strength across Dubai’s commercial market.
No significant slowdown was observed. Dubai recorded 1,456 commercial sales transactions in February 2026, up 38.7% year on year, indicating continued investor activity despite seasonal factors.
Yes. Office assets remained the leading segment in February 2026, with transaction volumes rising 88.4% year on year and total sales value increasing 251.5%, supported by demand for prime, well-located stock.
Average commercial rents increased by 3.8% year on year in February, with office, retail and warehouse assets all recording annual rental growth.
Not necessarily. While leasing transactions declined year on year, rental prices continued to rise across all commercial property types, suggesting that demand remains healthy in supply-constrained segments.
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