{"id":37726,"date":"2026-02-11T07:46:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T07:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/?p=37726"},"modified":"2026-02-11T07:46:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T07:46:03","slug":"tenants-who-left-dubai-for-lower-rents-may-return-in-2026-experts-predict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elite-bricks.com\/ar\/2026\/02\/11\/tenants-who-left-dubai-for-lower-rents-may-return-in-2026-experts-predict\/","title":{"rendered":"Tenants who left Dubai for lower rents may return in 2026, experts predict"},"content":{"rendered":"

The wave of new supply expected from 2026 onwards will give tenants more choices that they\u2019ve lacked for a while, say experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Some may reconsider the trade-off of long commutes; if rents become more attractive, the value of being closer to work in Dubai becomes more compelling,’ said one expert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some tenants who moved to other emirates are likely to return to Dubai as\u00a0new residential property supply\u00a0will bring down rents amidst growing traffic challenges for commuters, say real estate industry executives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Property Monitor data revealed that a total of 648 projects were launched during the year, collectively bringing over 167,000 units to the market in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is estimated that the emirate will see a\u00a0sustained increase in supply\u00a0over the coming few years on the back of projects launched in the last few years and new projects that will hit the market in the coming years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe wave of new supply expected from 2026 onwards will give tenants something they\u2019ve lacked for a while: choice. As handovers increase in popular communities such as JVC and Dubai Hills Estate, tenants will benefit from more options and gain bargaining power. In some cases, this could lead to more competitive pricing, with landlords needing to focus more on quality, condition, and realistic rents rather than relying on scarcity,\u201d said Harrison Rackham-Beadle, sales director of haus & haus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Harrison<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harrison Rackham-Beadle. Photo: Haus & Haus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who will relocate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

He said tenants who moved from Dubai to other emirates during the past few years due to higher rentals are likely to return to some extent as rent increases slow down and rents drop in some communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMany tenants possibly relocated for affordability rather than preference, and as rent increases in Dubai potentially slow or soften in certain areas, some may reconsider the trade-off of long commutes. If rents become more attractive, the value of being closer to work, amenities, and lifestyle in Dubai becomes more compelling,\u201d added Rackham-Beadle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affordable unit supply<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bhaskara Santosh Punuru, partner and development manager at Arthouse Hills Arjan, suggested that if developers are able to provide value to property buyers in the range of Dh1 million to Dh2 million, people from Ajman and Sharjah would want to return to Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Bhaskara<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bhaskara Santosh. Photo: Arthouse Hills Arjan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey want to move back and stay here\u2026 Once this supply enters the market, in terms of studios and one- and two-bedroom units, many people will be motivated to return to Dubai. If rentals are good, in two to three years, with increased supply, there will be enough options for people to move back,\u201d he said during an interview with Khaleej Times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Rohit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rohit Bachani. Photo: Merlin Real Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Rohit Bachani, co-founder of Merlin Real Estate, said it is not a classic oversupply situation, as there is a shortage of quality, end-user housing, particularly in the mid-market apartment and townhouse segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cWhile headline figures point to significant new supply from 2026 onwards, much of this stock is either luxury-focused, investor-held, or not designed around how families and long-term tenants typically live. Developments that offer practical layouts, good community planning, schools nearby, adequate parking, and everyday amenities continue to maintain high occupancy even during heavy handover cycles,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Khaleej Times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Published: 11 February 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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