Dubai 2026 Market Outlook: Where the smart money is moving
Five neighbourhoods our investment desk is watching this year, and the reasons behind each call.
The Dubai residential market entered 2026 with transaction volumes still growing above the ten-year average. Off-plan continues to dominate — nearly 60% of primary transactions in the last quarter — as buyers seek Emaar, Nakheel, Meraas and Select Group's payment-plan flexibility. On the secondary side, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, District One and Dubai Marina remain the four postcodes that consistently deliver both capital growth and liquidity. Investors looking for yield are increasingly drawn to JVC, Business Bay and Dubai Creek Harbour — with gross yields ranging from 6.8% to 7.8%. Watch this space for our quarterly deep-dive.
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