Q1 2026 Market Analysis

Dubai’s real estate market maintained steady activity levels in Q1 2026, recording total sales transaction value of AED 138.75 billion and total transaction volume of 44,150. This reflects year-on-year growth of 21.2% in value and 4.35% in volume. During the quarter, market activity showed a degree of recalibration, with buyers adopting a more measured and deliberate approach to transactions. Despite this shift, liquidity remained strong, pricing levels held firm, and demand continued to be supported by a diverse and well-capitalised buyer base.

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Key figures

Total transaction value
AED 138.75B
+21.2% YoY
Residential sales across the quarter
Total transactions
44,150
+4.35% YoY
31,732 off-plan, 12,418 secondary
Off-plan transaction value
AED 98.81B
+42.27% YoY
Across 31,732 transactions
Commercial transaction value
AED 38.02B
Across 3,622 transactions

Inside this report

  • Villa prices climbed 27.16% year on year

    Average villa sales prices reached AED 14.97 million in Q1 2026, with townhouses at AED 3.66 million on 20.69% growth. Apartments, townhouses and villas are each charted on average sales price and average price per sq ft.

  • DAMAC Islands 2 turned phased launches into AED 9.19 billion

    The themed island development recorded 2,752 transactions at AED 1,292 per sq ft. The report profiles three prime residential markets and four emerging communities with volume, value and average price for each.

  • GCC capital became a visible source of liquidity

    Q1 saw a marked rise in participation from GCC investors alongside established resident buyers, holding liquidity steady through a period of geopolitical uncertainty. Five emerging trends are set out with the evidence behind each.

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