October 2026

Dubai's residential market spent the third quarter of 2026 adjusting to a slower pace. The figures vary by source, but the direction is consistent: fewer transactions, steadier prices, and buyers taking more time over each decision. What the numbers show Savills recorded approximately 34,500 residential transactions in Q3, down 4 per cent on the previous quarter, with a total transacted value of AED 70.8...

Through the first half of October, completed homes have taken a larger share of Dubai's residential sales. Off-plan still accounts for most transactions, but the balance is shifting. The weekly picture In the week of 5 to 11 October, Dubai registered 2,212 home sales worth AED 4.91 billion. Ready-home sales rose 3.1 per cent on the previous week, while off-plan transactions fell 7.7 per cent. Ready homes...

Much of Dubai's newest waterfront living is taking shape in two places: Dubai Islands on the northern coastline, and Dubai Maritime City between Port Rashid and Drydocks World. Dubai Islands Formerly known as Deira Islands, Dubai Islands comprises five islands with a total area of 17 square kilometres (as given by Nakheel (21 August 2022); subject to change). Nakheel's plan includes more than 20...