Are there still real estate transactions in Dubai, or is the market in crisis? Official statistics reveal the real situation. According to data for March 2026 from the Dubai Land Department (DLD), a decline in transactions is observed, but it is not critical.
In March 2026, Dubai’s real estate market demonstrated strong activity despite some external factors. During the month, 13,242 property sales transactions were registered, totaling $11.6 billion (approximately AED 42.61 billion). Compared to March 2025, the transaction volume decreased by 12%, while the total value declined by 9%.
This indicates a certain correction after record-breaking results in previous periods, but the market remains stable and liquid.
Completed properties accounted for 30% of the total number of transactions: 3,988 deals worth $5.4 billion. Compared to March 2025, there is a noticeable decline here: the number of transactions dropped by 35%, and their value by 28%.
Off-plan / under-construction properties accounted for 70% of the total: 9,254 transactions worth $6.2 billion. In this segment, on the contrary, growth was recorded: the number of transactions increased by 5%, and the value by 17%.
The off-plan segment continues to be the main driver of the market, confirming strong investor interest in new projects with capital appreciation potential.
According to data for the period from April 9, 2025, to April 8, 2026, the total number of transactions reached 216,915, which is 14% higher than a year earlier.
Where do people buy and search for property in Dubai?
Popular locations according to DXB Interact (2026):
- Dubai South (3,191 sales)
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Jumeirah Village Circle (3,185 sales)
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Business Bay (2,398 sales)
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Dubai Islands (1,819 sales)
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Dubai Creek Harbour (1,417 sales)
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Downtown Dubai (734 sales)
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Dubai Marina (631 sales)
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Dubai Hills (577 sales)
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Palm Jumeirah (395 sales)
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Emirates Living (146 sales)
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Emaar Beachfront (133 sales)
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Palm Jebel Ali (117 sales)
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Villanova (71 sales)
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Central Park At City Walk (53 sales)
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Bluewaters Island (50 sales)
March 2026 showed that Dubai’s market maintains a balance between ready and under-construction properties, with the off-plan segment confidently leading. Despite a slight decline compared to 2025, the total volume of $11.6 billion remains significant and confirms Dubai’s status as one of the most dynamic and attractive real estate markets in the world.
Data is based on official statistics from the Dubai Land Department (DLD). For more detailed analysis, refer to open data on dubailand.gov.ae or the DXB Interact platform.