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Explore the latest trends shaping Dubai’s residential property market, from strengthening rental demand and renewed momentum in secondary sales to buyer behaviour, luxury real estate and the outlook for Q4 2026.
The Q3 2026 Dubai Residential Property Market Report provides a detailed view of how the market evolved through the summer period, including residential sales, rental activity, property prices, buyer demand and luxury transactions. Download the report for the latest market data, Engel & Völkers insights and our outlook for the final quarter of 2026.
Dubai’s residential property market remained highly active in Q3 2026, although conditions became more measured through the summer period as buyers took a more selective approach to purchasing decisions.
Secondary sales strengthened compared with Q2, while off-plan property continued to account for the majority of transactions. Rental activity also increased significantly, supported by Dubai’s continued population growth and strong demand for housing across the city.
Price performance became increasingly varied between communities and property types, while luxury real estate remained an important part of the market. The full Q3 2026 Dubai Property Market Report explores these trends in more detail, alongside rental yields, buyer demand, mortgage conditions and the outlook for Q4.
Dubai’s residential market remained highly active in Q3 2026, with 33,969 sales recorded during the quarter. Activity became more measured through the summer period, but secondary sales strengthened and buyer enquiries increased sharply in September, pointing to renewed momentum heading into Q4.
Dubai recorded 173,076 residential rental transactions in Q3 2026, up 23.5% quarter-on-quarter. Engel & Völkers Dubai also saw strong growth in tenant demand, with tenant leads increasing 39% year-on-year and 61% compared with Q2.
Yes. Secondary residential sales increased compared with Q2, reflecting continued demand for completed homes and established communities. The Q3 report explores how this shift affected the balance between off-plan and ready property across Dubai.
Off-plan property remained the largest part of Dubai’s residential sales market in Q3 2026, accounting for around 72% of transactions. However, completed-home sales gained momentum during the quarter as buyers continued to show interest in ready properties.
Price performance varied considerably by community and property type. Some established apartment markets were relatively stable, while several villa communities recorded stronger annual growth. The report includes community-level price data to show where performance was strongest and where values were more subdued.
Dubai’s luxury residential market remained significant during Q3, with 782 homes sold for more than AED10 million. These transactions generated AED16.9 billion in sales value, accounting for 22.8% of total residential sales value during the quarter.
The report covers residential sales activity, off-plan and secondary market performance, property prices, rental demand, rental yields, luxury real estate, mortgage conditions, buyer and tenant enquiry trends, community-level data and the outlook for Q4 2026.
The report is designed for property buyers, investors, landlords, sellers and real estate professionals looking for a clear overview of current market conditions in Dubai, supported by transaction data, Engel & Völkers insights and analysis of the trends shaping the market.