UAE Home Prices Are Expected To Dip Real Soon

Good news for UAE residents! No more bracing yourself during every rent renewal and property purchase.

A recent Moodys Report suggest a modest price correction starting from 2026, which means stable or even lesser rents.

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The reason?

Over 150,000 new homes are scheduled for delivery between 2025-2027, a jump of 20% in Dubai’s housing stock. This wave of supply will lead to “a modest price correction starting in 2026,” according to the report.

And the demand’s not going down anytime soon…with the UAE’s population size growing by millions and more than 80,000 millionaires making Dubai their home, the demand’s here to stay for a while.

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What does that mean for you?

A lot more bargaining power and relief from years of rent spikes.

Residents can expect sharp decline in prices for Apartments, especially in mid-market areas. Villa’s might not see the prices going down anytime soon, but they will remain a lot steadier. So, no sudden jump scares with rent spikes.

Yaaay!

More protection for renters & buyers

The past decade saw big regulatory changes to protect residents. 

• Off-plan buyers’ money now sits in escrow accounts, released only when developers hit construction milestones.
• Developers face stricter launch requirements, and have to secure land and approvals before sales begin.

Bottom line?

Whether you’re renting, buying your home, or investing, the next few years are looking a whole lot friendlier for your wallet.

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