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Dubai’s real estate market is heading into 2026 with strong fundamentals, steady demand, and evolving growth patterns, as experts highlight villas, long-term residency, and selective development as key drivers.
Key Highlights:
- Dubai’s residential transaction value surpassed AED 500 billion in 2025, supported by robust population growth
- Villas and townhouses emerge as top performers, driven by limited supply and strong family demand
- Apartment market enters a more balanced phase, offering buyers greater choice and stability
- Developers shift focus from volume to quality, location, and sustainable long-term value
- Affordable luxury homes priced between AED 1 million and AED 3 million see the strongest end-user demand
- Golden Visa programme continues to strengthen long-term ownership and community living
- UK buyers remain a major force, joined by strong interest from India, Europe, GCC, and North America
- Oversupply risks are localised, with population growth supporting healthy absorption
- Off-plan projects attract long-term investors, while secondary market appeals to income-focused buyers
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