Dubai Villa Prices Rise Up to 35% as Top International Schools Drive Demand
Monday, 23 February 2026
Dubai’s villa market is experiencing strong price growth, with properties near leading
international schools recording significant appreciation as family buyers prioritise
long-term living and lifestyle-focused communities.
Key Highlights:
- Villa prices in several established communities have increased by up to 35%, driven by strong family demand.
- Data insights from BlackBrick highlight education as a key factor influencing property decisions.
- Strong price performance recorded in Victory Heights, The Lakes, The Meadows, Jumeirah Islands, and The Greens.
- Mature neighbourhoods benefit from established infrastructure, limited new supply, and high owner-occupier presence.
- Families increasingly prioritise proximity to schools, lifestyle planning, and long-term residence.
- Matthew Bate noted that villa demand is led by genuine end-user buyers planning for the future.
- Non-renovated villas in Victory Heights recorded 25%–35% annual price growth.
- Communities such as Arabian Ranches remain popular due to proximity to Jumeirah English Speaking School.
- Premium villas priced above Dh15 million can achieve rental yields of 7%–8% in select locations.
- Market trends mirror global cities where homes near leading schools retain strong value.
- Knight Frank research shows double-digit growth in Dubai’s prime villa segment in 2025.
- CBRE data confirms villa prices rose by over 20% in 2025, supported by population growth.
- Analysts expect established villa communities with strong lifestyle infrastructure to continue positive growth through 2026 and beyond.
