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Dubai - Real Estate Market Outlook 2026

Inside the Report

The Dubai residential market is entering a phase of strategic recalibration, with capital growth continuing to moderate. Our February 2026 ValuStrat Price Index (VPI) report offers an evidence-based analysis across 72 locations, helping stakeholders navigate shifting asset valuations. 

  • Citywide VPI rise to 243.4 points, which reflects a 17.4% annual growth rate.
  • Widening performance gap, contrasting a 21% annual capital gain in villas against a slower 12% rise in apartments.
  • Off-plan Oqood registrations continue to dominate, accounting for 70.9% of all residential sales.
  • 22 ready-property transactions exceeding AED 30 million.

Who should read this report?

  • Institutional investors & corporates
  • High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) & family offices
  • Government entities, policymakers & media
  • Homeowners and property buyers

What can the audience expect from this report? 

This monthly real estate market intelligence is engineered to inform real estate strategy:

  • Benchmark portfolio performance, analyse transaction volumes, and assess citywide capital values across freehold districts to optimise asset allocation.
  • Visibility into ultra-prime capital gains and ready home sales across premium locations such as Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Hills Estate.
  • Access robust, expert-built, valuation-based ValuStrat Price Index (VPI) data to track market cycles and property trends for accurate policy formulation and authoritative reporting.
  • Navigate property valuations, monitor the off-plan versus ready home divide, and make highly informed purchasing or divestment decisions based on granular, location-specific metrics.

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