Monthly Market Analysis

Dubai Real Estate Market Outlook – January 2026

The January 2026 Real Estate Market Report from Reliant Surveyors marks a decisive start to the year. Dubai recorded AED 73 billion in total sales value, reflecting strong liquidity and sustained investor confidence. Off-plan transactions continued to dominate, contributing over 70% of residential sales value. Apartments led transaction volumes, while villas accounted for significant capital deployment across master-planned communities. Rental activity remained elevated, with renewals forming the majority of contracts across key residential hubs.

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  • Why off-plan residential sales continue to command the majority of transaction value across Dubai.
  • How villa price appreciation and capital deployment trends are influencing long-term investor positioning.
  • Where apartment rental yields between 8–9% are driving sustained absorption in mid-market communities.
  • How commercial office sales and leasing activity reflect expanding corporate confidence.
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Structural Trends Defining Dubai's Property Market in 2026

Dubai's market in January 2026 reflects structural strength rather than short-term acceleration. Residential sales reached AED 54 billion, with cash transactions accounting for the majority of capital deployment, reinforcing liquidity and limiting leverage exposure. Off-plan apartments and villas continued to drive price discovery, while ready assets provided stability and immediate occupancy demand. The data signals a market defined by strategic capital allocation, disciplined buying behaviour, and sustained absorption across residential and commercial segments.

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