Dubai Real Estate Market Review 13-Mar-2026
- March 17, 2026
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This developer set a precedent with 5 years maintenance and warranty on all their properties.
An 85,080 square feet plot of land in Dubai’s Al Sufouh Gardens sold for Dhs705m
Dubai real estate stayed resilient despite regional tensions, highlighted by a Dhs705 million Al Sufouh Gardens land sale and a Dhs220 million villa sale on The World Islands. The deals underline strong demand and continued foreign investor confidence in Dubai and the wider UAE market.
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Dubai businesses express confidence in economy despite US-Israel-Iran conflict
Dubai business leaders remain confident in the emirate’s resilience despite regional tensions and travel disruption. After 35 Dubai Chamber meetings, firms across sectors cited strong public-private cooperation, business continuity efforts, and regulatory support as key factors sustaining growth and investor confidence.
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‘Dubai’s new tokenised secondary market ends the real estate lock-in’
Dubai expanded its tokenised real estate project by enabling regulated secondary trading of fractional property ownership. Phase II improves liquidity, transparency and exit options, with AED18.5 million in pilot assets already tokenised, while reinforcing legal ownership through land registry integration and government-backed regulation.
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Villa on Dubai’s World Islands sold for Dh220 million in landmark deal
Dubai’s luxury property market stayed strong with a Dh220 million villa sale on Amali Island, The World Islands. The deal reflects rising demand from global wealthy buyers, as 2025 luxury transactions climbed to 6,668 worth Dh143.8 billion, sharply above 2024 levels.
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Dubai property defies uncertainty: Investors prioritise stability
Dubai’s property market remains resilient despite regional tensions, supported by strong regulation and long-term confidence. February 2026 residential transactions rose 2.5% in volume and 9.6% in value, though buyers are taking longer to commit, with demand still supported by population growth and new supply.
Read the full article on Khaleej Time
UAE markets record AED 2.3bn liquidity as Emaar Properties dominates Dubai trading
UAE stocks saw AED 2.3 billion in Thursday trading, led by ADX and DFM, as both main indexes fell sharply. Emaar dominated Dubai turnover with AED 305.9 million, while Aldar led Abu Dhabi. Regional markets were mostly lower, though Amman and Muscat posted gains.
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Al Habtoor Group plans new project at Al Habtoor City in Dubai
Al Habtoor Group plans a new landmark project within Al Habtoor City, underscoring confidence in Dubai’s economy and investment appeal. The expansion builds on strong sales momentum at Al Habtoor Tower, with more details on the upcoming development to be announced later.
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Abu Dhabi urban indicators record 75 million square metres of development in 2025
Abu Dhabi approved nearly 75 million square metres of development floor area in 2025, up 137% year-on-year, led by housing, industrial, technology, and tourism projects. Faster approvals and AI-powered permitting helped accelerate construction, reinforcing investor confidence and the emirate’s urban growth momentum.
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UAE’s Arada awards $545mln construction contracts in Aljada project
Arada awarded AED 2.04 billion in contracts to build 2,210 homes across 14 apartment blocks at Aljada in Sharjah, with delivery due in Q2 2028. The move expands momentum at the AED 35 billion megaproject amid strong sales growth and major upcoming components.
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Mira Developments sets new standard with five-year maintenance warranty in UAE
Mira Developments will provide a five-year maintenance warranty on all residential projects delivered from 2026, plus three years on branded furniture. The policy, enabled by its in-house construction model, aims to strengthen build quality, reduce post-handover issues, and protect long-term property value.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 12th of March 2026
On the 12-Mar-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.94 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.40 billion (71.9%), while Ready accounted for AED 546.5 million (28.1%).
| Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
| Flats | 879.9 | 375.9 |
| Villas | 461.1 | 131.7 |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 1.6 | 23.1 |
| Commercial | 54.8 | 15.8 |
| Total | 1,397.4 | 546.5 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1.40 billion
- Flats: AED 879.9 million (63.0%)
- Villas: AED 461.1 million (33.0%)
- Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 1.6 million (0.1%)
- Commercial: AED 54.8 million (3.9%)
Off-plan activity was heavily concentrated in flats, while villas also delivered a strong secondary contribution, showing continued appetite for larger future stock.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 546.5 million
- Flats: AED 375.9 million (68.8%)
- Villas: AED 131.7 million (24.1%)
- Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 23.1 million (4.2%)
- Commercial: AED 15.8 million (2.9%)
The ready market was even more flat-led than off-plan, with villas providing solid support and hotel apartments posting a more visible share than in the off-plan segment.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Dubai’s market on 12 March 2026 showed a clear preference for off-plan product, which captured nearly three-quarters of total value. The mix suggests buyers remain comfortable committing capital to future supply, particularly in flats and villas, while the ready segment continued to attract steady absorption in completed stock. Overall, the day’s performance reflects a market that remains broad-based but still tilted toward developers and new-launch momentum.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
*Only freehold transactions were used
