The residential real estate market in Dubai is expected to experience moderate price softening in the coming months, although performance will likely vary significantly across property segments and communities, according to market insights shared by Louis Harding, CEO of Betterhomes.
Speaking during the company’s latest Dubai property market webinar, Harding noted that while some adjustment in prices is anticipated, the market should not be viewed as moving in a single direction. Instead, supply levels and local demand dynamics across property types will shape pricing trends.
He highlighted that approximately 84% of upcoming residential supply consists of apartments, compared to 11% townhouses and 5% villas. This distribution provides a strong indication of where pricing pressures may emerge in the near future.
Apartments, particularly in communities with a large pipeline of similar inventory, are expected to face greater exposure to price sensitivity. In contrast, villas are likely to remain more stable due to limited availability in established neighbourhoods, larger unit sizes, and stronger homeowner equity positions.
Townhouses are also expected to maintain steady demand. Harding described this segment as closely linked to Dubai’s growing mid-income buyer base, supporting its continued resilience within the residential market.
For property sellers entering the market, Harding advised focusing on execution strategy rather than external timing factors. He emphasized the importance of selecting experienced brokerage support to navigate pricing expectations and buyer sentiment effectively.
He further suggested that working exclusively with a trusted real estate broker can help sellers better understand market movements and position their properties competitively in a fast-evolving environment. 📊🏙️
