Dubai recorded property sales worth AED176.7 billion ($48.11 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, reflecting a 23.4 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, driven largely by continued strength in the off-plan segment.
The total number of transactions reached 47,996 during the quarter, marking a 5.5 per cent rise year-on-year and signalling sustained activity across the market.
Off-plan properties made up 70 per cent of all transactions and contributed 71 per cent of the total sales value, highlighting strong demand for newly launched developments among investors.

