Dubai Real Estate: Q2 2026 Market Report

Dubai Real Estate: Q2 2026 Market Report

Dubai’s property market moved into a steadier gear in Q2 2026, and for investors across the Gulf, the shifts underneath the headline numbers are worth a closer look.

Industrial and retail sectors continued to post strong annual growth, even as office and residential activity settled into a more measured pace after several quarters of rapid expansion. Regional uncertainty made buyers and occupiers more selective this quarter, but Dubai’s core drivers, tourism, population growth and constrained supply across key sectors, remain firmly in place.

Whether you’re investing, relocating, or simply tracking the market, our Q2 2026 Dubai Real Estate Market Report unpacks the key trends shaping each sector, helping you stay informed and ready for what’s next.

Latest insights and market highlights

• Industrial rents rose 23.3% year-on-year across key communities, driven by a persistent shortage of Grade A warehouse space.
• Retail rents held firm at approximately AED 273 per sq ft, up 18.3% annually, with prime malls at near-full occupancy.
• Office leasing volumes rose 6.5% quarter-on-quarter, even as average rents eased slightly to AED 205 per sq ft.
• Villa values reached AED 2,339 per sq ft, up 7.7% year-on-year, continuing to outperform apartments.
• Over 5.4 million sq ft of new Grade A warehouse space is due for delivery over the next two years.

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