Dubai Real Estate Market Report – August 2026

Dubai’s price correction is slowing. But the rental market is telling a different story.

August marked the seasonal low point for Dubai real estate activity, but beneath the expected summer slowdown, several important market signals emerged.

The Elite Merit Dubai Real Estate Market Report – August 2026 provides an in-depth analysis of the latest sales, pricing, rental and transaction data to understand where the market may be heading next.

One of the most significant developments is the sharp slowdown in Dubai's recent price correction. The Property Monitor Dynamic Price Index declined by just 0.17%, compared with 1.14% in June, while the citywide price moved only AED 3 per sq. ft. At the same time, the ready-property market continued gaining share and residential leasing reached a new record.

The picture is increasingly nuanced: capital values appear to be stabilising while rents continue to decline, creating very different conditions depending on the community, property type and investment strategy.

Inside the August 2026 report

Discover the latest data and analysis covering transaction volumes, Dubai property prices, off-plan vs ready properties, community price benchmarks, rental trends, top-performing projects and communities, developer rankings, and the outlook for the months ahead.

Whether you are an investor, homeowner, buyer or simply following the Dubai property market, the report is designed to help you look beyond the headlines and understand what the data is actually showing.

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