Dubai Real Estate Market Review 06-Mar-2026
Dubai records Dh422m apartment sale, third highest ever amid regional tensions Dubai office rents jump 32.4 per cent to $61 per sq ft as commercial property deals reach $3.38bn Dubai office real estate market recorded a sharp increase in rents in 2025, as strong occupier demand and limited supply of high-quality space drove prices higher across key business districts. Read the full article on Arabian Business UAE firms say supply chains remain robust, well-capitalised amid regional war UAE companies and banks say operations remain stable despite regional tensions. Supply chains for essential goods are functioning normally, retailers continue serving customers, and banks report strong liquidity and capital levels, with no disruption to services or funding access across the country’s food retail and financial sectors. Read the full article on Khaleej Times Awqaf Dubai signs AED200 million investment contracts to develop real estate endowments supporting mosques Awqaf Dubai signed 20-year investment deals worth AED200 million to develop endowment projects in Al Aweer and Wadi Al Amardi. The commercial complexes are expected to generate 10% annual returns, helping fund Dubai’s mosques and strengthen long-term financial sustainability through private-sector partnerships. Read the full article on Dubai Media Office Dubai records Dh422m apartment sale, third highest ever amid regional tensions Dubai recorded a Dh422 million off-plan apartment sale at Aman Residences in Jumeirah 2, now the emirate’s third-most expensive apartment transaction. The 31,200 sq ft ultra-luxury unit highlights continued strength in Dubai’s ultra-prime property market despite regional geopolitical tensions. Read the full article on Gulf News Iran conflict puts Dubai’s booming real estate market to the test: sentiment shock or structural risk? Rising Iran-linked regional tensions and missile activity have raised concerns for Dubai’s property market. Analysts expect a short-term slowdown in transactions as investors adopt a wait-and-see approach. However, strong fundamentals, record 2025 transactions, global investor demand, high rental yields and population growth, are expected to support long-term resilience. Read the full article on CNBC Dubai real estate reinforces its safe-haven status as UAE continues to demonstrate stability Dubai’s real estate market remains resilient despite regional tensions, supported by strong investor confidence, active transactions and solid long-term fundamentals. Analysts say any slowdown is temporary and sentiment-driven, while the UAE’s stability, regulation and safe-haven status continue to attract global capital. Read the full article on Economy Middle East Iran conflict sends UAE developer bonds tumbling The prices of UAE real estate developers’ bonds have tumbled since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, due to selling pressure from international investors seeking to reduce their regional risk exposure. Read the full article on Arabian Gulf Business Insight Dubai property: JAD Global breaks ground on JAD288 as portfolio reaches $599m JAD Global Real Estate Development has announced the groundbreaking of its JAD288 residential project in Jumeirah Garden City in Dubai, alongside the appointment of Al Safa Contracting as the main contractor, marking the start of construction works. Read the full article on Arabian Business Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 5th of March 2026 On the 05-Mar-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1,816,242,994. Off plan dominated with AED 1,250,718,345 (68.9%), while Ready accounted for AED 565,524,649 (31.1%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 1,111.6 376.0 Villas 112.6 155.0 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 1.8 9.8 Commercial 24.7 24.7 Total 1,250.7 565.5 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 1,250,718,345 Dubai’s off-plan market was overwhelmingly driven by apartment sales, which accounted for nearly nine-tenths of all off-plan value. Villa transactions represented a modest share, while commercial and hospitality assets played only a marginal role in the day’s off-plan activity. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED 565,524,649 In the ready segment, apartments remained the primary driver of transactions, contributing roughly two-thirds of the segment’s value. Villas followed with a strong secondary share, while commercial and hotel apartment transactions made up a relatively small portion of completed property sales. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook The day’s transactions highlight the continued dominance of the off-plan market in Dubai, accounting for nearly 70% of total value. Strong demand for apartment units reflects sustained investor appetite for rental-yield-driven assets, while the healthy participation of ready villas suggests ongoing end-user demand within established communities. Together, these dynamics reinforce Dubai’s balanced market structure, where both speculative off-plan investment and long-term residential demand coexist. Data Source: Dubai Land Department *Only freehold transactions were used
