Dubai property sales and mortgages total Dh141 billion in third quarter of 2026

Dubai's property market logged roughly Dh141 billion in sales and mortgage deals taken together in the third quarter of 2026, according to a Windmills Group report. Khaleej Times reported the findings.

Mortgage transactions were worth about Dh49 billion, level with the same period a year earlier.

Apartments returned an average yield of about 7.7 per cent and villas about 7.0 per cent. Among commercial assets, shops returned around 8.5 per cent, while offices came in near 8.2 per cent.

Ready properties made up nearly two-thirds of all transactions. Off-plan projects kept attracting investors, helped by flexible payment plans. The report says price growth in the ready segment has reduced the difference between ready and off-plan homes.

Homes priced under Dh3 million accounted for most cash sales. Ultra-luxury deals above Dh30 million made up a considerable part of total transaction value.

Dubai South was the most active community. Business Bay, Wadi Al Safa 4, Al Barsha South Fourth and Palm Jumeirah ranked next.

Land and commercial transactions rose compared with the previous quarter. Industrial rents stayed higher than 2025 levels throughout the year, backed by demand from logistics and online retail and by limited supply of modern warehouses. Hotel occupancy stood at 36 per cent in March and reached 66 per cent by August. International overnight visitors numbered close to seven million from January to August.

Bilal Moti, Chairman and CEO of Windmills Group, said the market conversation is "shifting from quick gains to sustainable, long-term income."

For buyers comparing locations, Dubai South and Business Bay, the two busiest areas in the report, both have homes for sale.