S&P Sees Resilience in Dubai Property as Off-Plan at About 70% of 2026 Sales
S&P Global believes that Dubai's residential real estate market has shown remarkable resilience supported by residency reforms, with off-plan sales accounting for around 70% of 2026 sales.
S&P Global stated that Dubai's residential real estate market has shown "remarkable resilience" supported by visa and residency reforms in the UAE, according to Al Khaleej newspaper.
The agency attributed this resilience primarily to the reforms the market has witnessed in recent years, which contributed to increasing the proportion of long-term investors and end-users.
It added that off-plan sales continue to account for around 70% of registered residential sales in Dubai during 2026, a level that underscores the centrality of the primary market in the emirate's activity.
Developers in Dubai rely on diverse payment plans and incentives to maintain demand levels, amidst ongoing competition to attract buyers among launched projects.
What do these terms mean?
Golden Visa: A long-term residency program in the UAE granted to those who meet specific investment or professional conditions, considered one of the key drivers of real estate demand.
Off-Plan Sales: Selling real estate units before their construction is completed, which developers rely on to finance construction through payment plans.
End-User: A buyer who acquires property for living or direct use, rather than for short-term resale.
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