Dubai luxury real estate propels Mena toward global leadership in wellness property growth
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Dubai is redefining luxury real estate by placing health and wellbeing at its core, positioning the Mena region as one of the world’s fastest-growing wellness real estate markets and strengthening its appeal to global investors.
Key Highlights:
- Dubai is emerging as a key driver of wellness-led luxury real estate growth across the Mena region.
- Wellness has become a defining benchmark for luxury homes, shaping buyer expectations beyond size and prestige.
- The global wellness real estate market has more than doubled since 2019 and is projected to reach $1.1 trillion by 2029.
- The Mena region is growing at over 22 per cent annually, ranking among the fastest-growing wellness real estate markets worldwide.
- Luxury buyers are increasingly focused on quality of life, health optimisation, and long-term wellbeing benefits.
- Buyer decision-making is now led by developer credibility, delivery track record, and long-term value creation.
- Dubai’s luxury growth is innovation-driven, with wellness-focused master-planned communities gaining strong traction.
- Two dominant buyer profiles are shaping demand: lifestyle investors seeking long-term wellbeing and strategic investors targeting high-growth wellness assets.
- Wellness-led developments are attracting premium valuations due to scarcity, differentiation, and strong future demand.
- Dubai’s evolving luxury market continues to enhance its global reputation as a forward-thinking, lifestyle-driven real estate destination.
