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Q1 2026 · Live Data · DLD Verified
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Source: Dubai Land Department (DLD)
DXBInteract · Property Monitor · Knight Frank
Updated: March 2026
DXBInteract · Property Monitor · Knight Frank
Updated: March 2026
Market Context — March 2026
Dubai's property market entered March in a period of recalibration following regional geopolitical tensions. Transaction volumes moderated mid-month, yet median prices held firm at AED 1,923/sqft (residential average). Analysts at Cushman & Wakefield and Knight Frank maintain a 5–8% annual appreciation forecast for 2026. Fundamentals remain strong: 36,831 transactions in the first 10 weeks of the year, AED 11.8B in weekly sales (Mar 2–6), and rental yields sustaining at 6–9% citywide.
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Transaction Volume
Weekly sales — Mar 2026
Price Per Sqft Trend
AED — 12 weeks rolling
Community
Price / Sqft
Transactions
Avg Sale Price
Rental Yield
Weekly Chg
Buyer Sentiment Index
Actively buying
38%
Watching market
44%
Paused / holding
18%
Cash vs Mortgage
Cash buyers87%
Mortgage-backed13%
Avg mortgage valueAED 2.57B / wk
Avg negotiation delta−2% to −7%
Top Areas by Volume — Mar 2026
Market Snapshot
Q1 2026 transactions36,831
Weekly sales (Mar 2–6)AED 11.8B
Median sale priceAED 1.745M
Off-plan share69%
YoY price growth+14%
2026 forecast (C&W)+5% to +8%
Global rankingTop 3 for yields
Record Transaction
Aman Residences Dubai, Palm Island — AED 422M (31,200 sqft). 3rd most expensive apt in Dubai history. Week 1, March 2026.