Dubai Home Prices Hold Near AED 1,693/sqft as Sales Volumes Stay Robust

Dubai Pricing Steadies

The latest Dubai Land Department figures put the median transaction price at AED 1,693 per square foot, reflecting a modest 1% year-on-year decline. Rather than signalling weakness, this near-flat trajectory points to a market that has absorbed several years of rapid appreciation and is now settling into a more measured pace of price discovery.

Transaction Activity Remains Firm

Despite the slight softening in price per square foot, buyer engagement continues at pace. DLD recorded 35,343 sales transactions over the past 90 days, underscoring sustained liquidity across both ready and off-plan segments. This volume suggests that affordability adjustments, rather than any pullback in demand, are helping keep the market accessible to a broader pool of buyers, from end-users to yield-focused investors.

Regional Pipeline Widens Buyer Options

While Dubai remains the primary transaction engine in the UAE, developers elsewhere are adding to the competitive landscape that Dubai buyers increasingly consider when weighing options. Abu Dhabi-based Aldar has unveiled plans for Talay Beach, a coastal masterplan targeted for completion by the fourth quarter of 2030, supported by a 50/50 payment structure designed to ease upfront capital requirements. Alongside this, Aldar is preparing to launch Talay Villas within the Marsa Al Saadiyat waterfront district, comprising 167 villas ranging from four to six bedrooms, with entry pricing from AED 13.5 million ahead of a public launch later this month.

• Dubai median price: AED 1,693/sqft, down 1% year-on-year
• 90-day recorded sales: 35,343 transactions
• Abu Dhabi's Talay Beach: coastal masterplan, Q4 2030 completion, 50/50 payment plan
• Talay Villas: 167 units, 4-6 bedrooms, from AED 13.5 million

What It Means for Buyers

For those active in Dubai, the current data suggests a market rewarding patience and selectivity rather than urgency, with pricing stability offering a more predictable entry point than the sharper swings seen in prior cycles. As high-end coastal supply expands across the emirates, Dubai's established transaction depth and diverse inventory are likely to keep it central to investor strategies through the remainder of the year.