Nov 24, 2025
Dubai’s prime property market is forecast to grow 3% next year, supported by sustained international wealth inflows, strong millionaire demand and a growing base of resident investors, according to Knight Frank.
Key Insights
3% prime price growth expected next year
1% mainstream market growth expected by end of 2026
Driven by millionaire inflows, post-pandemic luxury demand and resilient rental performance
Market operating from a position of strength, not speculation
Fundamentals remain solid: population growth, wealth migration, economic diversification
331,000 New Homes (2026–2030)
Knight Frank projects 331K new homes over the next five years
Forecast assumes 70% of registered projects will complete on time
Current delivery delays: only 46% of homes completed on schedule this year
Indicates a contractor capacity crunch, slowing actual handovers
Best-case delivery rate: 66,000 homes per year
Market Signal for Agents
Knight Frank’s outlook shows that Dubai’s prime segment remains stable and demand-driven, supported by long-term fundamentals such as population growth, wealth migration, and economic diversification. Prices are still expected to rise, and a significant supply pipeline means more inventory and more opportunities in key prime areas over the next five years.
source: Khaleej Times