It’s been a busy year for Dubai’s housing market, with villa and townhouse transactions hitting a five-year high.
According to data from Property Finder, the emirate has already registered more than 5,800 transactions in this segment during the first three quarters of 2019.
September was the busiest month, while Villanova, Dubai South, Wasl Gate, Emirates Living and Dubai Hills Estate were some of the most sought-after communities.
The demand is mainly for ready-to-move affordable units.

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