According to Cushman & Wakefield Core figures cited by Arabian Business, about 12,900 homes were completed in Dubai in the third quarter of 2026 and around 40,400 in the first nine months. For the whole of 2026 the firm expects roughly 50,900 completions, about 9% more than in 2025.
Savills reports that residential transactions fell 4% quarter on quarter in the third quarter, to about 34,500 deals worth AED 70.8 billion. The consultancy attributes this mainly to fewer new off-plan launches and a different mix of homes traded.
At the same time, the sales value of ready homes rose from AED 21.3 billion in the second quarter to AED 25.1 billion in the third. Savills says demand for completed homes remains firm among both end users and investors, although buyers are paying closer attention to price, location, quality and long-term value.
In newly completed communities buyers have more room to negotiate, the article notes, as some owners facing final payments, service charges or vacant units prefer a quick, certain sale over a higher price. Buyers with a mortgage pre-approval or proof of funds are in a stronger position. Experts do advise a professional snagging inspection, checking the title deed status and approved service charges, and allowing for longer vacancy periods when letting in new communities.
For buyers with a long horizon, a calmer pace mainly means more homes to choose from and a better negotiating position. The rise in completed stock also makes it easier to buy something that is already built and can be viewed.
