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Dubai's real estate market recorded AED 4.6 billion in net gains for investors in March, driven by 3,308 resale transactions valued at AED 15.39 billion. Data released by f&m Properties indicated that 89.5% of resale deals were profitable, with villas and plots leading returns. Rental activity remained strong, with 36,658 residential tenancy contracts worth AED 3.16 billion, two-thirds of which were renewals. Average residential rents rose 7% year-on-year, led by a 15.9% increase in villa rents. The data reflects sustained investor interest and stable end-user demand despite broader geopolitical uncertainties impacting the region.
Dubai's real estate market generated net investor gains of AED 4.6 billion in March, supported by strong resale activity and rising rental values, according to data released in the past week by fm Properties. Advertisement
A total of 3,308 resale transactions were recorded during the month, with a combined value of AED 15.39 billion. The data indicated that 89.5% of these transactions were profitable, with a median gain of 25%, highlighting continued strength in secondary market performance.
Segment-wise, villas emerged as the strongest-performing asset class, with 97% of transactions generating profits and a median gain of 60%. Plot sales also delivered high returns, with a median gain of 99%, while apartments recorded a median gain of 20%. Commercial assets reported a median gain of 59%, indicating broad-based profitability across asset classes.
In terms of transaction composition, ready properties accounted for 2,444 deals worth AED 9.01 billion, while off-plan resales contributed 760 transactions valued at AED 3.23 billion. Plot sales added a further 104 transactions worth AED 3.15 billion, reflecting continued investor participation across both built and land assets.
On the rental side, Dubai registered 36,658 residential tenancy contracts during the month, with a total value of AED 3.16 billion. Of these, approximately two-thirds were renewals, indicating tenant retention alongside steady new leasing activity.
Apartment rentals dominated the residential segment, accounting for 33,500 contracts worth AED 2.40 billion, including 22,700 renewals. Villas recorded 1,870 contracts valued at AED 537.1 million, while townhouses accounted for 1,288 contracts worth AED 219.4 million.
Commercial leasing activity added further momentum, with 16,600 contracts worth AED 1.24 billion. This included 10,600 new agreements valued at AED 477.6 million and 6,000 renewals worth AED 763 million.
Rental trends showed upward movement across most segments. Average rents for new residential contracts increased 7% year-on-year to AED 106,000. Villas led the growth, with rents rising 15.9% to AED 387,000 annually, while apartment rents increased 5% to AED 84,000. Townhouse rents were the only segment to record a marginal decline of 1.7%.
Renewal rents followed a similar pattern, rising 4.9% overall, with villa renewals increasing by 14.5%. The data suggests sustained demand for residential leasing, particularly in the villa segment, which continues to see strong uptake from end-users.
Market participants indicated that despite regional geopolitical developments, transaction volumes and rental activity have remained stable. Investor interest, particularly from long-term buyers and end-users, continues to support both capital values and rental performance.
The March data reflects a market driven by end-user demand, sustained rental growth and strong resale profitability, reinforcing Dubai's position as a key real estate investment destination in the region.
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