Dubai's Office Boom Pushes Up Commercial Real Estate Value in H1 2026
· Business · Economic Times
Dubai's commercial real estate market saw an 8.5% year-on-year rise in transaction value to AED 65.23 billion in the first half of 2026, marking a strong start for the year. The office sector led this growth, with a near 200% surge in transaction value to AED 15.81 billion and an 85% increase in average prices to AED 3,202 per square foot amid high demand for Grade A spaces and limited supply in major business hubs. The retail segment also grew significantly, with a 56.2% rise in transaction volumes and a 174.3% increase in value to AED 3.71 billion. Analysts attributed the market's resilience to robust investor interest in income-generating assets like offices and retail spaces, despite geopolitical challenges.
Why it matters
The strong performance of Dubai's commercial real estate market in H1 2026 offers opportunities for Indian investors, especially in high-yielding assets like offices and retail spaces. The sustained demand for Grade A offices could also attract global companies expanding their presence in the region.
Read the original report — Economic Times
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