Luxury Off-Plan Market Maintains Strong Momentum

According to the market report provided by luxury developer Keturah, the luxury off-plan residential market in Dubai maintained its excellent performance in June 2026, leading to Dh3.72 billion in transactions above Dh5 million.

The results prove that the Dubai real estate sector continues to be strong, especially in the premium segment of the housing market where the demand from buyers stays strong. Positive numbers strengthen trust in the Dubai properties since luxury projects attract foreign and local investors alike.

Apartments Dominate Transactions

The report released by Keturah states that in June 307 transactions took place regarding the off-plan luxury properties, with apartments taking a significant share of the overall activity.

Some important statistics related to the market are:

• 307 properties sold as off-plan transactions.
• 166 apartment sales with a value of Dh2.12bn.
• 141 houses sold at a value of Dh1.61bn.
• Average price of Dh12.1mn per property sold.

The numbers show a continued interest on the part of buyers for premium housing markets in Dubai. The activity is a reflection of the overall interest in property investment in Dubai, especially in high-end residential properties. It should also be noted that demand remained strong in the Dubai real estate market too, with good activity in premium off-plan developments as well.

Premium Pricing Continues to Drive Sales

Luxury apartments and villas saw strong activity across the entire price spectrum in June.

Villa sales were:

• 99 deals in the price category between Dh5m and Dh10m for a total of Dh639.2m
• 30 deals in the price range of Dh10m to Dh20m for Dh415.6m total.

Apartment sales were:

• 111 sales covering the price range of Dh5m to Dh10m totaling to Dh722.3m.
• 33 sales in the price range of Dh10m to Dh20m for a total amount of Dh475.7m.

The statistics confirm how buyers are targeting different price ranges for luxury apartments instead of focusing on one price segment alone. The constant activity is indicative of the high demand for off plan properties for sale in Dubai, especially when it comes to high-end master planned developments. The wealth consumers are also actively investigating possible acquisitions of off plan apartments for sale in Dubai, aided by an abundance of newly emerging luxury projects.

Ready Luxury Homes Also See Strong Demand

In addition to off-plan sales, there were strong sales of finished luxury homes in June 2021.

According to data from Keturah:

• 58 luxury units worth more than Dh5 million were sold
• The sales generated Dh1.01 billion in revenue
• The average selling price was Dh17.4 million 

Recent data confirms that demand from buyers remains strong in regard to finished and off-plan luxury homes. This same trend also attracts interest in luxury properties for sale, especially in stable top quality communities. Furthermore, the development of these areas leads to buy ready properties in Dubai much more attractive for buyers who look for high-quality living conditions.

Top Districts Are Leading in Buyer Activities

Luxury off-plan market has still remained concentrated in a number of Dubai’s prime locations during the month of June.

The report listed the locations having the highest activity:

• Dubai Islands: 48 transactions
• Dubai South: 39 transactions
• Palm Jumeirah: 22 transactions

This indicates that investors still prefer waterfront locations and large developments with luxury residential buildings. High performance of these areas builds confidence in real estate investments Dubai as a result of increased demand for high-priced properties. In terms of Villa sales, buyers are keen on purchasing off plan villas for sale in Dubai alongside finished homes due to different needs and goals they have in investing.

Ultra-Luxury Segment Maintains Momentum

Dubai's real estate sector's highest-value category remained active last month.

Villa transactions comprised:

• 7 villa sales in the price range of Dh20 million to Dh50 million accumulated Dh207.9 million
• 5 villa sales in the Dh50 million to Dh100 million range collected Dh344.9 million

The apartment transactions comprised:

• 18 sales in the Dh20 million to Dh50 million range equaling Dh521.5 million
• 3 sales in the Dh50 million to Dh100 million that totaled Dh197 million

The month also saw a sale of a penthouse in Business Bay worth Dh200 million showing the continuous demand for trophy asset classes in Dubai. The deal demonstrates the rising interest in penthouses for sale in Dubai and, especially, penthouses located in upscale urban regions. There is also a healthy demand for luxury villas for sale due to the thriving activity in super-prime category.

Prospects for Luxury Market in Dubai

June's results confirm the general situation of the market recorded by Knight Frank, indicating that the number of transactions in Dubai over the first half of 2026 exceeded 296 real estate sales valued at more than $10 million, bringing $5.1 billion to the United Arab Emirates market irrespective of the geopolitical situation within the region.

These numbers illustrate how the luxury real estate market in Dubai remains stable and how the wealthy purchasers demonstrate their willingness to buy luxury properties. If you want to explore opportunities in the developments of luxury markets, it is recommended to cooperate with professional real estate brokers in Dubai. Since developers continue to launch high-end community projects, tabled off plan townhouses for sale in Dubai will likely remain one of the important parts of the luxurious housing market, thereby allowing customers to pick between a vast array of choices that also includes flats, villas, and houses located in the waterfront area.

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