73%
Off-Plan Share
10.3%
YoY Growth
AED 31.2B
March Sales
15–30%
Below Ready
The Market Has Spoken
Off-plan accounted for 73% of all Q1 sales, growing 10.3% YoY. Buyers commit capital over 2–4 year timelines during regional tension — the strongest confidence signal possible.
Financial Logic
Entry prices 15–30% below ready. 2025 off-plan reached AED 288B (+33% YoY). Early buyers see 30–50% appreciation at handover.
| Segment | Share | YoY | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 73% | +10.3% | Forward commitment |
| Ready | 27% | −9.2% | End-user driven |
| Off-Plan Apts | Majority | +3.1% price | AED 1.4M median |
| Primary Villas | Premium | +35.3% price | AED 4.1M median |
Where Capital Flows
Top areas: Dubai South, Creek Harbour, MBR City. Mid-market: JVC, JVT, Al Barsha South Fourth. Savills confirms the market flipped to buyers’ advantage.
“When 73% of buyers bet on Dubai’s future during peak tension, the verdict on confidence is unambiguous.”