In August 2026, Dubai’s real estate market remained highly active, with 12,018 transactions worth AED 28.6 billion. Demand is primarily concentrated in the affordable and mid-market segments, with 71% of sales involving properties priced below AED 2 million, highlighting a broad buyer base and strong market liquidity.
The villa segment is showing particularly positive performance, with prices per sq. ft. up 4% and the average transaction value increasing by 9.5% year-on-year.
Overall, the market is moving through a normalization phase while demand remains resilient and high-quality properties continue to demonstrate strong performance.