Sales values in Dubai’s residential real estate sector approached AED221.3 billion ($60.26 billion) across almost 79,200 transactions in H1 2026, according to new insight from leading real estate advisory and property consultancy, Cavendish Maxwell.

H1 residential sales declined just under 14% compared to the same period last year, with total sales values down 15.7%.

Sales volumes and values in June 2026 – nearly 12,315 transactions worth a total AED25.17 billion – were up nearly a third compared to May (9,500 purchases, value AED22 billion), the company said.

The off-plan sector dominated June sales, with 9,442 transactions representing a 76% market share. The value of off-plan sales during the month was AED17.6 billion, up from AED15.2 billion in May.

Ronan Arthur, Director, Head of Residential Valuation at Cavendish Maxwell, said: “Following a quieter May, partly because of the Eid holiday, residential sales rebounded in June, with an almost 30% month-on-month rise in transactions. While some of the increase reflects deals deferred from May, the recovery indicates investor confidence remained resilient despite recent regional uncertainty.” -TradeArabia News Service