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Dubai remains one of the world's most closely watched real estate markets, and its Q2 2026 performance offers a clear read on how it's absorbing a more cautious quarter.
Industrial and retail sectors continued to post strong annual growth, even as office and residential activity moved to a steadier pace after an exceptional run. Short-term regional uncertainty prompted more selective buyer and occupier decisions, but the fundamentals, tourism, population growth and constrained supply, remain intact.
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The article (Grayce Tan, 11 August 2026) reports industrial rents up 23.3% year on year to about USD 18 per sq ft, and retail rents about AED 273 per sq ft (around USD 74), up 18.3% annually.
Office leasing volumes rose 6.5% quarter on quarter with average rents easing slightly to AED 205 per sq ft (about USD 56). Villa values were AED 2,339 per sq ft (around USD 637), up 7.7% year on year, outperforming apartments.
Over 5.4 million sq ft of new Grade A warehouse space is due over the next two years.
The article cites tourism, population growth and constrained supply, with short-term regional uncertainty making buyers and occupiers more selective. The full Q2 2026 report is at reports.chestertonsmena.com.
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