09/09/2026
Dubai property values have softened—but the market is not moving uniformly.
According to the ValuStrat Price Index for August 2026:
• Overall residential values declined 3.1% year-on-year
• Apartment values adjusted by 5.3%
• Villa values declined by a comparatively smaller 1.7%
The important point is not simply that prices have fallen. It is that performance now varies considerably by property type, community, developer quality and supply.
For buyers, this may create greater choice, less pressure and more room to negotiate on selected properties.
For sellers, accurate pricing, good presentation and recent community-level transaction data have become more important than ever.
This is particularly relevant when assessing villa and townhouse communities such as Jebel Ali Village. Citywide figures provide context—but the individual community and property ultimately determine value.
Buying, selling or reviewing your portfolio? Tell us the area or property you’re considering, and our advisors will help you understand what the latest transactions are actually showing.
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Source: ValuStrat Price Index, August 2026.