Dubai's June 2026 property market showed stronger transaction activity compared with May, led by a sharp rebound in residential sales and continued dominance of off-plan activity. Residential transfers increased to 12,405, with off-plan sales accounting for around 76.7% of residential volume.

Rental contracts also remained high at around 37,777, although rental movement was mixed across communities. The month-on-month data points to a market where liquidity improved, while pricing continued to reward select locations and asset types.

Residential pricing was led by Jumeirah Heights (+6.6%) for apartments and Jumeirah Village Triangle (+5.76%) for villa/townhouse communities. The steepest corrections came from Madinat Jumeirah Living (-6.66% apartments) and Emirates Hills (-43.67% villas).

Rental pricing saw Dubai Islands (+3.46%) leading apartments and Dubai Silicon Oasis (+3.77%) leading villa/townhouse communities. Al Kifaf recorded the steepest apartment rental decline at -21.56%, while DAMAC Lagoons led villa/townhouse rental declines at -4.29%.

Commercial transaction activity remained strong, with sale and resale volumes increasing by 74% and off-plan sales rising by 32.8%. Rental activity also increased slightly by 2.7%, although average rental and sale values declined during the period.

The outlook for Dubai's commercial real estate market remains optimistic, underpinned by robust demand for premium commercial assets, particularly Grade A office space and logistics facilities. With demand continuing to exceed available supply, rental growth is expected to remain resilient in the medium term. The UAE's position as a regional business hub continues to attract multinational corporations and institutional investors, supporting long-term market confidence. Reflecting these favourable fundamentals, Dubai's industrial rents increased by 12.8% year-on-year in Q1 2026, while Abu Dhabi recorded an even stronger annual growth of 18.2%.