The Al Barari - Villas 2026 Q1 Resale Report
(1st January – 31st March 2026)
AED 3,353
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to Q1 2025
19 transactions
AED 600M total resale value
Villas in Al Barari Q1 2026 Resale Report
Executive Summary
All 19 transactions in Q1 2026 involved ready properties, with zero transactions in off-plan units. The five-bedroom segment led transaction activity in Al Barari Villas during Q1 2026 with 8 deals at an average price of AED 30,575,000, reflecting a 167.0% year-over-year increase in transaction count for this bedroom category. Four-bedroom villas recorded 5 transactions at an average price of AED 30,024,600, while six-bedroom units saw 4 transactions averaging AED 36,875,000. The three-bedroom segment registered 1 transaction at an average price of AED 41,500,000 in Q1 2026.
Key Facts
- In Q1 2026, Al Barari Villas recorded an average resale price per square foot of AED 3,353, representing a 52.7% increase year-over-year.
- The community saw 19 resale transactions in Q1 2026, up 5.6% compared to the same quarter in 2025.
- Total resale transaction value in Al Barari Villas reached AED 599,972,998 during Q1 2026, a 49.9% year-over-year increase.
- All 19 resale transactions in Q1 2026 involved ready properties, with zero off-plan resale activity recorded.
- Five-bedroom villas led transaction volume in Q1 2026 with 8 sales at an average price of AED 30,575,000, reflecting a 167.0% increase in transaction count year-over-year.
- Four-bedroom villas recorded 5 transactions at an average price of AED 30,024,600 in Q1 2026, with transaction count unchanged year-over-year.
- Six-bedroom villas saw 4 transactions at an average price of AED 36,875,000 in Q1 2026, with transaction count unchanged year-over-year.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Resale - Q1 2026
Rental - Q1 2026
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Price Trend
Price Trend - Al Barari Villas
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Al Barari Villas
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | 2,196 |
| Q2 2025 | 3,101 |
| Q3 2025 | 2,763 |
| Q4 2025 | 3,504 |
| Q1 2026 | 3,352 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Al Barari Villas transactions split between off-plan and ready in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, Al Barari Villas recorded exclusively ready property transactions, with off-plan deals accounting for 0.0% of both transaction count and total value. All 100.0% of sales activity occurred in the ready segment, reflecting a market entirely comprised of completed units during the period. The identical distribution across transaction volume and monetary value indicates no variance in average deal size between the two completion categories.
Which Villas bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Al Barari during Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, Al Barari Villas recorded activity across four bedroom configurations, with 5-bedroom properties dominating at 8 transactions and an average price of AED 30,575,000. The segment also registered a substantial 167.0% year-on-year increase in transaction count. Average prices across bedroom types ranged from AED 30,024,600 for 4-bedroom units to AED 41,500,000 for the single 3-bedroom transaction. Four-bedroom and 6-bedroom villas each saw stable transaction counts at 5 and 4 sales respectively, both showing 0.0% year-on-year change.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 B/R | AED 41,500,000 | N/A | 1 | N/A |
| 4 B/R | AED 30,024,600 | +23.4% | 5 | 0% |
| 5 B/R | AED 30,575,000 | +70.8% | 8 | +167% |
| 6 B/R | AED 36,875,000 | +49% | 4 | 0% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - Q1 2026
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| 3 B/R Bed | 1 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 5 |
| 5 B/R Bed | 8 |
| 6 B/R Bed | 4 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Villas in Al Barari perform in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, Al Barari Villas recorded zero off-plan transactions with a total value of AED 0, representing a 100.0% year-on-year decline from the previous year's quarter. The absence of primary market activity contrasted sharply with the resale segment, which registered 19 transactions valued at AED 599,972,998 during the same period. All villa sales in Al Barari during Q1 2026 occurred exclusively through the secondary market, with no new developer inventory entering the community.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - Q1 2026
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 B/R | AED 904,194 | -46.8% | 15 | +650% |
| 5 B/R | AED 1,315,625 | +56.6% | 8 | +700% |
| 6 B/R | AED 2,324,555 | +46.2% | 6 | +20% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Villas Market Context -- Q1 2026
Dubai recorded 44,267 sale transactions and 147,091 rental transactions in Q1 2026, with rentals representing the larger share of residential activity. Of the sale transactions across Dubai in Q1 2026, initial sales accounted for 71.9 percent while resale units comprised 28.1 percent. In the rental market during Q1 2026 in Dubai, contract renewals represented 66.4 percent of activity and new rental contracts made up 33.6 percent.
Dubai Overall Market Context
Dubai Villas Market Totals - Q1 2026
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Initial Sale | 71.9% |
| Resale | 28.1% |
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| New | 33.6% |
| Renewal | 66.4% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average price per square foot for resale villas in Al Barari during Q1 2026?
How many villa transactions occurred in Al Barari in Q1 2026?
What was the total transaction value for Al Barari villas in Q1 2026?
What was the average price for 5-bedroom villas in Al Barari during Q1 2026?
What was the average price for 6-bedroom villas in Al Barari in Q1 2026?
Were Al Barari villa transactions in Q1 2026 primarily off-plan or ready properties?
What was the average price for 4-bedroom villas in Al Barari during Q1 2026?
Methodology
The resale market data for Al Barari villas presented in this report derives from Property Monitor's transaction register, which aggregates residential property registrations filed with the Dubai Land Department for the period 1 January 2026 through 31 March 2026. Year-on-year comparisons reflect the corresponding quarter in 2025 (Q1 2025), using the same geographical and property-type filters applied to both periods. Readers should note that the Dubai Land Department registration process introduces a variable lag between contract execution and official recording, meaning transactions completed late in Q1 2026 may appear in subsequent reporting periods, while some transactions recorded in Q1 2026 reflect agreements finalized in prior weeks or months.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot. A standardized metric dividing a property's total sale price by its built-up area in square feet, used to compare values across different-sized units.
- Off-plan
- Properties sold by developers before construction is complete, typically purchased through payment plans during the building phase.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where properties are sold between private owners or investors, rather than by the original developer.
- Ready property
- A completed, habitable property available for immediate occupancy or handover, as opposed to off-plan units still under construction.
- Resale
- A transaction where an existing property owner sells to a new buyer, distinct from a primary developer sale.
- AED/sqft
- The price expressed in United Arab Emirates Dirhams per square foot of built-up area, the standard unit for Dubai property valuations.
- Villa
- A standalone or semi-detached residential structure, typically including private land, garden space, and multiple bedrooms, common in Dubai's gated communities.
- Al Barari
- A luxury residential community in Dubai known for botanical gardens, villas, and low-density development centered on green space and landscaping.
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