Fueled by sharp price gains, strong demand, and limited supply, upscale villa communities are pushing Dubai’s villa market to record levels, making it the standout segment of the emirate’s booming real estate sector.

Recent studies show that villas, long prized for their space, privacy, and lifestyle appeal, now represent just 7% of homes on the market in Dubai—underscoring the scarcity that sustains their strong demand.

Although villas account for a small share of Dubai’s overall housing stock, they continue to dominate certain neighborhoods, forming key hotspots for buyers, according to eXp Dubai. In communities such as The Meadows, Al Manara, Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Al Twar, and Al Rashidiya, villas make up the entire supply of available homes.

New master-planned communities are also strongly skewed toward detached homes. The Villa and Emaar’s The Oasis each feature 99% villas, followed closely by The Acres at 98%. Other villa-dominated areas include The Lakes (97%), Jumeirah Park (96%), and Emirates Hills (95%), along with family favorites such as Arabian Ranches, The Springs, Tilal Al Ghaf, and Arabian Ranches 2, where villas account for 83–89% of listings.