WEEKLY MARKET INTELLIGENCE VOL XIII

Seasonal Resilience Reinforces Structural Demand

Dubai recorded AED 10.6B in property sales during Ramadan 2025, demonstrating sustained transaction activity despite a traditionally slower seasonal period.

Market forecasts project up to 12% growth in 2026, reflecting continued confidence in pricing fundamentals and absorption depth.

Rather than cooling, activity during Ramadan underscores structural participation across both investors and end-users.

Investor Takeaway: Seasonal slowdowns are proving less pronounced. Structural demand drivers continue to outweigh cyclical pauses.

Market Deep Dive

Market Performance

Education-Driven Demand Accelerates Villa Pricing

Villa prices near leading schools have increased by up to 35%, reinforcing the premium placed on lifestyle infrastructure and community positioning.

Family-oriented master communities continue to outperform, supported by limited villa supply and sustained end-user migration.

Industry News

Dubai Rental Contracts Reach AED 34.4B in 2025

Dubai recorded AED 34.4B in rental contracts in 2025, with tenancy volumes rising 6% and project completions increasing 23%.

The data reinforces sustained occupancy demand alongside expanding supply delivery.

DIFC Report Highlights $124TN Global Wealth Transfer

A new DIFC report outlines a projected $124 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer, positioning Dubai as an emerging hub for global private capital allocation. As high-net-worth capital relocates and restructures internationally, Dubai’s regulatory framework, residency incentives, and lifestyle positioning continue to attract cross-border wealth inflows.