Our January market snapshot provides the first view of Dubai’s residential performance in 2026, highlighting rising transaction values, sustained demand, and the trends shaping buyer and investor activity at the start of the year.
January delivered a strong start to the year for Dubai’s residential market, with year-on-year growth in both transaction volume and value alongside continued pricing resilience across key communities. This report brings together the latest sales data, price movements and leasing trends, offering a clear view of how the market is evolving as 2026 begins.
Dubai’s residential market entered 2026 with sustained demand across both off-plan and ready properties. Transaction volumes increased year on year, while total sales value rose sharply, reflecting continued price growth and a growing share of higher-value purchases across the market.
New developments remained the primary driver of activity, supported by strong buyer participation across a range of price segments. Pricing across many established apartment and villa communities continued to trend upward, with end-user-focused villa locations showing particularly strong annual gains. The rising share of luxury transactions highlights increasing confidence at the premium end of the market and a gradual shift toward higher-value purchases.
This month’s Snapshot provides a concise, data-led overview of the communities driving demand, price movements across key districts and the trends shaping buyer and investor behaviour at the start of 2026.
This edition provides the first market read for 2026, highlighting strong year-on-year growth in transaction value, rising participation at higher price points and continued pricing gains across key communities.
Yes. January recorded notable year-on-year growth in both sales transactions and total value, supported by strong demand for new developments and sustained activity across established residential communities.
Prices continued to increase across many key apartment and villa communities. Several end-user-focused villa locations recorded strong annual growth, while established apartment districts saw steady price gains.
Average gross rental yields increased slightly to 6.9%, reflecting continued tenant demand and stable rental market conditions across Dubai’s major residential areas.
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