Dubai’s real estate market is influenced by Ramadan and external geopolitical tensions in March 2026. During the holy month of Ramadan, the market activity slows down as buyers and investors focus on religious and family obligations. At the same time, ongoing regional tensions contribute to restrained investor confidence and delay transactions. Despite these, Dubai’s real estate shows resilient performance.
Based on figures from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the market recorded 13,243 transactions with a combined value of AED 42.61 billion, highlighting its stability and sustained demand. This means the average selling price is AED 3.21 million. Activity was slightly lower than that in March 2025 due to Ramadan and regional tensions. These figures reflect the market’s deepened maturity.
A total of 9,254 off-plan sales, valued at AED 22.8 billion, were recorded in this month. On the other hand, ready transactions for the month totaled 3,989, representing AED 19.8 billion in value.
- 12,643 residential transactions were registered, valued at AED 34.6 billion
- 600 commercial transactions were recorded, amounting to AED 7.98 billion
2,860 mortgage-financed deals totaling AED 10.92 billion were registered with the Dubai Land Department (DLD). Gift transactions reached 452, representing a total value of AED 2.40 billion.
Sales Breakdown
Given below is the breakdown of sales by property type:
| Property Type | Sales Volume | Sales Value |
| Apartment | 10,668 | AED 22.3 billion |
| Villa | More than 1,900 | Over AED 7 billion |
| Commercial | 600 | AED 7.98 billion |
| Plot | 175 | AED 4.5 billion |
Top Performing Areas by Volume in March 2026
The following are the top-performing areas in terms of total sales:
| Area | Total Sales |
| Jumeirah Village Circle | 875 |
| Madinat Al Mataar | 849 |
| Al Yelayiss 1 | 804 |
| Dubai Land Residence Complex (DLRC) | 699 |
| Majan | 597 |
Top Performing Areas by Value in March 2026
The following areas have shown exceptional performance in terms of value:
| Area | Value in AED |
| Al Yelayiss 5 | AED 3,414,940,665 |
| Al Yelayiss 1 | AED 2,554,564,739 |
| Madinat Al Mataar | AED 1,533,606,385 |
| Business Bay | AED 1,492,940,935 |
| Palm Jumeirah | AED 1,376,541,674 |
Most Expensive Projects Sold This Month
Most expensive apartments sold in March 2026:
- Aman Residences Dubai in Jumeirah Second: AED 422 million
- Armani Beach Residences at Palm Jumeirah: AED 92.5 million
- Bluewater Residences at Bluewaters Islands: AED 90 million
- Solaya (1, 2, 3) at Jumeirah First: AED 84.6 million
- Baccarat Hotel & Residences at Downtown Dubai: AED 73 million
The following are the most expensive villas sold this month:
- A villa in Wadi Al Safa 3: AED 43.4 million
- A villa in Jumeirah Golf Estates: AED 41.9 million
- A villa in Island 2, Jumeirah Bay Island: AED 24 million
- A villa in Madinat Al Mataar: AED 21.8 million
- A villa in Me’Aisem First: AED 20.24 million
Best-Selling Projects in March 2026
| Project | Type | Volume | Value in AED |
| Skyvue | Apartment | 245 | AED 532,865,848 |
| Maybach Six | Apartment | 184 | AED 319,017,000 |
| Valencia at Damac Lagoons | Apartment | 152 | AED 145,171,240 |
| DAMAC ISLANDS 2 – TAHITI 2 | Villa | 170 | AED 527,107,710 |
| DAMAC ISLANDS 2 – CUBA | Villa | 134 | AED 401,504,290 |
| DAMAC ISLANDS 2 – TAHITI 1 | Villa | 86 | AED 269,850,180 |
Despite the combined impact of Ramadan and regional uncertainty, Dubai’s property sector has maintained remarkable momentum. These figures clearly demonstrate sustained investor interest in Dubai’s real estate market. The continued activity reflects the market’s resilience. Dubai continues to reinforce its position as the world’s most trusted and attractive destination for real estate investment. Dubai’s property market is driven by strong demand for luxurious properties, development in infrastructure, investor-friendly laws, sustained investor interest, cosmopolitan lifestyle, strong ROI, Golden Visa, and population growth.
