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With a 26% increase in residential property values, Dubai’s real estate market has had an incredible year. A thorough analysis by Espace Real Estate provides insight into the emirate’s sales and rental trends for villas, townhomes, and flats in the first quarter of 2024. With 30 areas under analysis and a singular focus on residential properties, the organisation had a successful start to the year.

A 26% increase in the overall transaction value and a 22% increase in the volume of transactions in both off-plan and secondary markets over the previous year demonstrate this noteworthy development, indicating confidence for the rest of 2024. Notwithstanding, the secondary market suggests a return to stability subsequent to an 11% decline in transaction values from the last quarter of 2023. This change coincides with a decline in the number of transactions over the AED 10 million threshold, pointing to a return to a more consistent level of market activity.

The secondary market has adjusted, especially at the top end, according to John Lyons, Managing Director of Espace Real Estate. Going forward, he sees a trend towards stabilisation and moderate growth.

Even while the market as a whole grew, some communities, such as Jumeirah Golf Estates and Emaar Beachfront, did not follow suit. The latter resulted in more transactions in the townhouse sector, which had an impact on average price statistics. Conversely, neighbourhoods such as The Lakes and Jumeirah Islands had the largest rises in average sale prices, indicating a variety of market conditions.

Remarkably, the research also highlights changes in the nationality tendencies of buyers and the effects of recent advancements on the secondary market. It is expected that the increasing popularity of off-plan purchases, particularly in Palm Jumeirah, due to the newer projects, would result in more balanced secondary market activity.

The cost of renting has also increased dramatically, with neighbourhoods like Palm Jumeirah and Bluewaters Island experiencing yearly increases that has never been seen before. There has been a noticeable decrease in the number of new lease agreements and renewals, though, as renters choose to buy a property instead, drawn by affordable mortgage rates and reasonable immigration laws.

Dubai’s real estate industry is expected to remain vibrant and thrive even in 2024. The changing patterns provide a dynamic picture of Dubai’s real estate market and provide enlightening insights for tenants, homeowners, and investors alike.