In January 2026, Dubai’s real estate market showed strong growth, with a total of 17,468 transactions (+22.8% year-over-year) and a total value of AED 72.5 billion (+62.3%). Apartments drove most of the activity (12,804 transactions, +28.9%), while villa transactions slightly declined (-3.5%) but saw a significant increase in total value (+58.1%). The commercial segment experienced the fastest growth (+126.5% in transactions and +233.3% in value).
Most deals were concentrated in the affordable and mid-range segments (below AED 2 million). Prices continued to rise, with the average price per square foot increasing by 15.6% and overall property prices by 11.6% year-over-year, with villas seeing particularly strong growth. Rental rates also increased across all segments, reflecting sustained high demand in the market.