Savills Q3 2026: Dubai Villa Prices Hold Steady
Nov 2, 2026 · Mohammed Thasleem (Eden), BRN 30582
Savills Middle East's Q3 2026 Dubai residential report describes a market entering a period of stabilisation after several years of strong growth. Around 34,500 residential transactions were recorded in the quarter, down 4% quarter on quarter and 38% year on year, with total value of AED 70.8 billion.
Villas and townhouses
Average villa and townhouse prices were AED 1,523 per sq ft, down 3.3% on the quarter. But Savills' like-for-like analysis, which compares similar homes, showed villa and townhouse prices unchanged, while apartments slipped 1.7%. In other words, much of the headline dip comes from the mix of homes being sold, not from owners cutting prices.
Prime homes stay resilient
Prime villa and townhouse prices were 3.6% higher year on year at AED 2,791 per sq ft, and prime apartments were up 4.0% at AED 5,237 per sq ft. Notable deals included a Palm Jumeirah villa at AED 260 million and a Dubai Hills Estate villa at AED 252 million.
Ready homes gained ground
Only about 5,000 units launched in Q3, versus roughly 36,400 the quarter before, while ready-property transaction value rose from AED 21.3 billion to AED 25.1 billion. Rental activity rose 16% quarter on quarter to about 181,900 contracts.
Broker insight
This is the data we see on the ground in villa communities: fewer launches, more interest in homes buyers can move into now. For owners of ready villas, that is a supportive backdrop. See our ready villas guide or request a free valuation.
Sources
- Savills: Dubai Residential Market Report Q3 2026
- Zawya: Dubai residential market enters period of stabilisation, says Savills
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