Dubai's off-plan market posted another record quarter in Q1 2026 with transactions up 32% year-on-year and 47 new launches from leading developers.
Dubai's off-plan property market has opened 2026 with extraordinary momentum. According to DLD figures, off-plan transactions rose 32% year-on-year in Q1, while total sales value crossed AED 88 billion — the strongest first quarter in the emirate's history.
Leading the charge were Emaar, DAMAC, Sobha, Binghatti and Azizi, who together accounted for over 60% of new launches. Branded residences in particular continued to outperform the broader market, with handover-day premiums averaging 28%.
Investor appetite remains driven by Dubai's tax-free returns, Golden Visa eligibility for properties above AED 2M, and flexible payment plans that increasingly extend 3 to 5 years post-handover.
Our outlook for Q2 2026 remains strongly positive. Expect new master communities in Dubai South, Dubai Islands and MBR City, with starting prices still 30–40% below comparable Singapore or London assets on a per-square-foot basis.
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