Dubai Real Estate Weekly Market Analysis 11-Mar-2024
Dubai real estate market observed considerable transactions totaling AED 7,122,709,698. Off-Plan totaled 4,017,006,155 (56.4%). Ready Properties totaled 3,105,703,542.84 (43.6%).
In the week ending on the 8th of March, the Dubai real estate market observed considerable transactions totaling AED 7,122,709,698. Analysis of the market composition reveals a notable distinction between off-plan and ready property transactions.
Off-Plan Transactions:
The off-plan property segment accounted for AED 4,017,006,155, which is approximately 56.4% of the total weekly transactions. This segment was dominated by flat sales, contributing an impressive AED 3,209,889,894, or roughly 80% of the off-plan total. Villas followed with a significant but lesser amount of AED 722,035,752, constituting about 18% of the off-plan transactions. Hotel apartments and rooms options represented the smallest portion, with AED 55,675,389, accounting for approximately 1.4% of the off-plan segment.
Top 10 Off-Plan Areas by Transaction Value:
Al Hebiah Sixth (Modon): AED 420,320,000
Marsa Dubai: AED 336,452,536
Business Bay: AED 299,632,760
Dubai Maritime City: AED 244,922,771
Jumeirah Village Circle: AED 222,925,584
Bukadra: AED 207,589,988
Burj Khalifa: AED 204,175,988
Dubai Harbour: AED 175,908,193
Al Jadaf: AED 116,238,116
Wadi Al Safa 3: AED 113,104,800
The off-plan segment is led by Al Hebiah Sixth, representing the highest individual area investment, indicating a bullish trend in newly developing regions.
Ready Property Transactions:
Ready properties contributed AED 3,105,703,542.84 to the total, representing approximately 43.6% of overall transactions. Within this category, flats again led with a total of AED 2,029,777,523.40, making up about 65% of the ready property transactions. Villas were also a popular choice, totaling AED 624,515,644.71, which is roughly 20% of the segment. Hotel apartments and rooms options had a share of AED 224,579,194.02, representing about 7% of the ready property sales. Commercial property transactions, which totaled AED 226,831,180.71, accounted for nearly 7% of this category.
Top 10 Ready Areas by Transaction Value:
Burj Khalifa: AED 310,610,389
Business Bay: AED 262,049,694
Jumeirah Lakes Towers: AED 216,019,415
Dubai Marina: AED 187,389,149
Jumeirah Village Circle: AED 178,010,457
Dubai Creek Harbour: AED 126,034,854
Palm Jumeirah: AED 110,323,743
Jumeirah Beach Residence: AED 109,740,346
Al Furjan: AED 75,771,164
Dubai Hills: AED 67,381,601
Notably, Burj Khalifa area ranks prominently in both off-plan and ready property transactions, emphasizing its iconic status and the high demand for luxury living. Business Bay and Jumeirah Village Circle are also common threads in both categories, indicating a balanced interest in both the present occupancy and future development potential.
Summary:
Dubai's real estate market showcases its rich diversity, attracting investment across a broad spectrum of property types and areas. From the emerging hotspots like Al Hebiah Sixth to the well-established luxury locales such as Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, the investment flows remain dynamic. Apartments, leading the transaction volumes in both off-plan and ready sectors, underscore the city's strong demand for this property type, whereas villas continue to draw steady interest, appealing to those seeking family-centric living. Although hotel apartments and commercial spaces see more cautious investment, it reflects a market attuned to economic trends, indicative of investors' strategic positioning. Overall, the data paints a picture of a vibrant, multifaceted real estate landscape in Dubai, with a pronounced tilt toward residential investment, catering to the full range of investors and end-users—from those desiring the grandeur of luxury to those preferring the comfort of community spaces.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department