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    15 Jul 2026 • Al Bayan

    Jumeirah Islands and DIFC lead Dubai's market gains for the second consecutive month, as property capital values rise 0.1% in June 2026.

    Key takeaways

    • Annual capital growth: Dubai's residential property prices recorded a 0.1% annual growth in June 2026, driven by robust demand for luxury villas and homes.

    • Villa sector outperformance: Capital values for villas recorded a 2% annual growth, with top-performing areas including Jumeirah Islands (17.9%) and Emirates Hills (10.7%).

    • Apartment market leaders: The strongest annual gains for apartments were concentrated in DIFC (8.1%), Dubai Sports City (6.6%), and Dubai Silicon Oasis (6.4%).

    • Post-pandemic benchmarks: Dubai's older freehold villa communities are now valued 188% above post-pandemic levels and 76% above the 2014 market peak.

    • Top developers by sales: Azizi Developments led June 2026 residential sales with a 28.6% market share, followed by DAMAC Properties (7%) and Binghatti (6.8%).

    How did Dubai's villa and apartment segments perform in June 2026?

    Dubai’s real estate market continued to demonstrate strong resilience throughout June 2026. According to the ValuStrat report featured in Al Bayan, the emirate recorded a 0.1% annual growth in overall residential property prices. This steady performance was heavily supported by persistent, robust demand for luxury villas and premium homes.

    The villa segment continued to outperform the broader market, registering an annual capital value growth of 2%. The most significant yearly gains within this sector were observed in highly sought-after communities, including Jumeirah Islands (17.9%), Emirates Hills (10.7%), The Meadows (10%), The Villa (7.8%), and Mira (5.7%). Consequently, older freehold villa communities in Dubai are currently valued at an impressive 188% above their post-pandemic levels, and 76% higher than the previous market peak recorded in 2014.

    Conversely, the apartment sector also displayed notable pockets of strong performance. The most substantial annual gains for apartments were seen in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) at 8.1%, followed by Dubai Sports City (6.6%), Dubai Silicon Oasis (6.4%), Al Quoz Fourth (6%), and Remraam (5.9%). Phase 2 of International City stood out as the only area to record a slight monthly gain of 0.1%. Overall, older freehold apartments remain 70% above their post-pandemic levels, although they are still 8% below the 2014 market peak.

    What trends are shaping ultra-luxury transactions and developer sales?

    The ultra-luxury segment of ready properties maintained a commanding presence in the market. The ValuStrat data highlights 19 ready property transactions that exceeded the AED 30 million mark, five of which surpassed the AED 50 million threshold. These ultra-prime sales were highly concentrated in exclusive enclaves such as Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills Estate, Emirates Hills, Al Barari, Jumeirah Islands, Downtown Dubai, and DIFC. This ongoing activity underscores the sustained appetite among high-net-worth individuals and elite investors for luxury real estate assets in the emirate.

    In terms of developer performance, several major players dominated the residential sales landscape in June 2026. Azizi Developments secured the top position, accounting for 28.6% of total residential sales. They were followed by DAMAC Properties (7%), Binghatti (6.8%), Emaar (6.6%), Nakheel (3.8%), and Ellington Properties (3.6%), reflecting a highly active and competitive primary market.

    Download The Dubai VPI Residential Values June 2026 Report >