Dubai’s ultra-luxury residential market remained strong in H1 2026, driven by wealthy buyers and international investors. Palm Jumeirah led demand, while Al Barari delivered yields above 6%. Buyers increasingly prioritise privacy, quality, lifestyle and long-term value, alongside growing demand for luxury rentals.

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Dubai’s luxury property market is placing greater value on genuine, exclusive inventory and direct seller access. A AED24.4 million District One West sale, well above recent project medians, highlights how trusted broker relationships, verified availability and strong buyer networks are becoming increasingly important in high-end transactions.

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UAE banks are expanding off-plan mortgage options, with DIB and ADCB offering financing of up to 50% of property value during construction. The products align funding with developer milestones, giving buyers greater financing certainty before handover as off-plan sales remain a major part of Dubai’s residential market.

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Amali Properties sold Villa Avatea at Amali Island for AED220 million, ranking among Dubai’s largest residential deals of 2026. The seven-bedroom waterfront villa spans 35,764 sq ft and highlights sustained demand for highly exclusive, design-led homes in Dubai’s ultra-luxury market.

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DHG Properties has partnered with Huspy to provide Helvetia Residences buyers with end-to-end mortgage support and access to products from more than 20 banks. The initiative aims to simplify financing, improve buyer readiness ahead of handover and also offer refinancing and equity-release options to existing homeowners.

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Dubai Municipality has opened a 102-metre bridge at Mushrif National Park, creating a continuous mountain biking route while separating cyclists and hikers. The project improves safety, connectivity and access, supporting Dubai’s push to expand outdoor recreation, active lifestyles and nature-based experiences.

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Azizi Developments has handed over Riviera 55 within its flagship Meydan community, Azizi Riviera. The milestone adds to the developer’s delivery pipeline, while the wider waterfront development offers residential, retail and leisure amenities, supported by proximity to key Dubai districts and planned Dubai Metro Gold Line access.

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Wynn Al Marjan Island has unveiled ultra-private Townhomes within its Enclave boutique hotel, ranging from 630 to 1,110 sq m. The residences feature private spas, courtyards, plunge pools, 24-hour butler and culinary service, offering a highly exclusive residential-style resort experience in Ras Al Khaimah.

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Dubai’s real estate market recorded AED1,270.22 million in transactions on 25 August 2026. Off-plan properties generated AED708.02 million, contributing 55.7% of total value, while ready properties accounted for AED562.20 million, or 44.3%. Off-plan activity exceeded the ready market by approximately AED145.82 million.

Land transactions reached a separate AED881.27 million for the day.

Total Value: AED708.02 million
Share of Total Market: 55.7%

Flats overwhelmingly dominated the off-plan segment, generating AED671.01 million and accounting for 94.8% of off-plan transaction value. This left relatively limited activity across the remaining property categories.

Villas contributed AED21.00 million, equivalent to 3.0% of the segment, while commercial properties generated AED11.33 million, or 1.6%. Hotel apartments and rooms remained marginal at AED4.68 million, representing just 0.7% of off-plan activity.

Total Value: AED562.20 million
Share of Total Market: 44.3%

Flats also led the ready market, recording AED429.31 million and contributing 76.4% of ready transaction value.

Villas provided the second-largest contribution at AED101.25 million, representing 18.0% of the segment. Commercial properties accounted for AED20.99 million, or 3.7%, while hotel apartments and rooms generated AED10.64 million, equivalent to 1.9%.

Although apartments remained dominant, the ready market showed greater diversification than the off-plan segment, particularly through its considerably stronger villa contribution.

Apartments remained Dubai’s principal transaction driver, generating a combined AED1,100.32 million across the off-plan and ready markets, equivalent to 86.6% of total transaction value.

Villas were the second-largest combined category at AED122.25 million, representing 9.6% of total activity. Commercial properties generated AED32.32 million, or 2.5%, while hotel apartments and rooms accounted for AED15.32 million, equivalent to 1.2%.

Overall, the day reflected a market clearly led by off-plan transactions, which accounted for 55.7% of activity compared with 44.3% for ready properties. However, the most striking feature was the exceptionally high concentration of activity in apartments, particularly within the off-plan market, where flats represented almost 95% of transaction value.

The ready segment was comparatively more balanced, with villas contributing a meaningful 18.0% alongside its apartment activity. The separate AED881.27 million in land transactions also points to substantial activity beyond conventional off-plan and ready property transactions.

Data Source: Dubai Land Department

Only freehold transactions are included