About changes in key metrics
The percentage change for price, price/sqft, sales value, and
transactions compares your selected period with the immediately preceding period of the same
number of days.
How it works
Last 7 days, compares the last 7 days vs the 7 days before
Last 30 days, compares the last 30 days vs the previous 30 days
This month, compares from the start of the current month up to today vs
the same number of days from the previous month
Last month, compares the full previous calendar month vs the month before
it
This quarter, compares from the start of the current quarter up to today
vs the same number of days in the previous quarter
Last quarter, compares the full previous quarter vs the quarter before it
Year to date (YTD), compares from the start of the year up to today vs
the same number of days in the previous year
Last 12 months, compares the selected 12 months vs the 12 months before
Custom range, compares your selected dates vs the immediately preceding
period of the same length
Example
If you select 1 Apr 2026 to 24 Apr 2026 (24 days), we compare it with
8 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2026 (previous 24 days).
Why default is Last 7 Days
Short calendar periods like "This month" may have limited transactions, especially at the beginning of the month.
To ensure more reliable insights, the default view shows the last 7 days where activity is more consistent.
Important
This is a period-over-period comparison of median values. It does not track the same properties.
Changes may result from transaction mix shifts, such as more luxury or more affordable units in a given period.
Use this as a market trend indicator, not as the price change of a specific property.
Need help interpreting the data?
Speak to a market expert to understand how timing, location, and property mix affect results.
Dubai Property Market Overview
Despite a 26% decline in total sales value and a 24% drop in transaction volume, the market is experiencing a nuanced shift as prices per square foot rose by 5%. This decoupling suggests price resilience is driven more by selective demand and inventory tightening rather than broad-based activity. The primary market dominates with 66% of sales value and 70% of transaction volume, but its slower price growth (+4%) compared to resale (+5%) alongside a larger volume decline signals that capital is reallocating towards higher-yield resale assets, where investors are realizing significant capital gains (+63%).
Mortgage-backed transactions tell a contrasting story: while mortgage value increased by 12% and LTV ratios expanded close to 75%, mortgage-backed deal volume fell by 8%, highlighting cautious borrowing amid rising financing costs. The share of mortgage transactions rose to 32% of total deals, supported by steady mortgage demand despite overall volume contractions. Investors should prioritize resale assets demonstrating robust capital appreciation and monitor mortgage market tightening, as continued volume erosion across cash transactions signals a potential liquidity squeeze. Strategic entry now, focusing on cash-rich resale opportunities with proven capital gains, positions portfolios to capitalize on the current pricing dislocation and upcoming market normalization.