Arabian Ranches 2 Townhouses 2026 Q1 Resale Report

(1st January - 31st March 2026)

5.9

AED 1,779

Average price per sq. ft

Compared to Q1 2025

-45.5

6 transactions

-44.6

AED 23.1M total resale value

Townhouses in Arabian Ranches 2 Q1 2026 Resale Report

Executive Summary

The resale market in Q1 2026 recorded 3 transactions in the 3-bedroom segment and 3 transactions in the 4-bedroom segment. No off-plan transactions occurred in Arabian Ranches 2 in Q1 2026, with off-plan transaction count at 0 units and off-plan total value at AED 0. The Arabian Ranches 2 townhouse market in Q1 2026 consisted entirely of resale activity for ready properties.

Key Facts

  • In Q1 2026, the average resale price per square foot for townhouses in Arabian Ranches 2 reached AED 1,779, representing a 5.9% year-over-year increase.
  • Arabian Ranches 2 townhouses recorded 6 resale transactions in Q1 2026, a decline of 45.5% compared to the same quarter in 2025.
  • The total resale transaction value for Arabian Ranches 2 townhouses in Q1 2026 was AED 23,100,000, down 44.6% year-over-year.
  • All resale transactions for Arabian Ranches 2 townhouses in Q1 2026 were for ready properties, with no off-plan activity recorded.
  • Both 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom townhouse segments in Arabian Ranches 2 recorded 3 transactions each during Q1 2026.
  • No off-plan primary market transactions were recorded for Arabian Ranches 2 townhouses in Q1 2026, with zero units sold and zero value transacted.

Key Performance Indicators

Key Performance Indicators

Resale - Q1 2026

Total Resale Value AED 23.1M
-44.6% YoY
Avg Sale Price per Sq. Ft AED 1,779
+5.9% YoY
Resale Transactions 6
-45.5% YoY

Rental - Q1 2026

Gross Rental Yield 5.28%
Avg Rent per Sq. Ft AED 93
+2.2% YoY
Rental Contracts 44
-13.7% YoY

Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis

Price Trend

Price Trend - Arabian Ranches 2 Townhouses

Average Price per Sq. Ft - Arabian Ranches 2 Townhouses

Line chart showing Average Price per Sq. Ft - Arabian Ranches 2 Townhouses with 5 data points from Q1 2025 to Q1 2026.
Arabian Ranches 2 Townhouses - Average Price per Sq. Ft over quarterly periods
Period Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED)
Q1 2025 1,679
Q2 2025 1,752
Q3 2025 1,611
Q4 2025 1,744
Q1 2026 1,779

Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis

How did Arabian Ranches 2 Townhouses transactions split between off-plan and ready in Q1 2026?

In Q1 2026, Arabian Ranches 2 townhouse transactions were entirely concentrated in ready properties, which accounted for 100.0% of deals by count and 100.0% by value, while off-plan transactions registered 0.0% on both measures. The alignment between transaction-count and value shares indicates that average deal sizes were uniform across the market, with no off-plan activity to create pricing differentials. This completion-status distribution reflects a mature, delivery-focused market segment where all recorded sales involved completed units during the quarter.

Completion Status

Completion Status - Arabian Ranches 2 Q1 2026

Ready transactions 100%
0% Off-plan transactions

Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis

Which Townhouses bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Arabian Ranches 2 during Q1 2026?

In Q1 2026, Arabian Ranches 2 townhouse activity was evenly distributed between 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom configurations, each recording three transactions in the quarter. Both segments remained below the threshold for reliable price averaging due to limited sample size. The quarter reflected subdued transaction volumes across bedroom types, with no segment generating sufficient data to establish price benchmarks or year-over-year comparisons for the period.

Performance by Bedroom Type

Price Insights by Bedroom

Arabian Ranches 2 Q1 2026 - Bedroom-level Resale Insights
Bedrooms Avg Price Price YoY Transactions Trans. YoY
3 B/R AED 3,583,333 +10.5% 3 0%
4 B/R AED 4,116,667 +2.9% 3 -62%

Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis

How did off-plan primary-market sales of Townhouses in Arabian Ranches 2 perform in Q1 2026?

In Q1 2026, Arabian Ranches 2 Townhouses recorded zero off-plan transactions with a total value of AED 0, indicating no primary market sales directly from developers during the quarter. This contrasted sharply with resale market activity in the same community and period, where six transactions totaling AED 23,100,000 were completed. The absence of off-plan supply reflected a mature development phase, with all inventory movement occurring through secondary market transfers between existing owners and buyers.

Rental Summary

Rental Contract Distribution - Q1 2026

Contract Types

New Contracts 50%
Renewals 50%

Rental Insights by Bedroom

Arabian Ranches 2 Q1 2026 - Bedroom-level Rental Insights
Bedrooms Avg Rent Price YoY Transactions Trans. YoY
3 B/R AED 186,547 +0.9% 27 -13%
4 B/R AED 246,816 +7.9% 17 -15%

Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis

Dubai Townhouses Market Context -- Q1 2026

In Q1 2026, Dubai recorded 147,091 rental transactions and 44,267 sale transactions, with rental activity dominating the market by a ratio of more than three to one. Among sales, initial transactions accounted for 71.9% of the market while resales represented 28.1%, indicating continued strength in off-plan and newly completed properties. On the rental side, contract renewals comprised 66.4% of activity compared to 33.6% for new leases, reflecting stability in tenant retention across the emirate. These Dubai-wide metrics provide the context for understanding Arabian Ranches 2 Townhouses performance during the quarter.

Dubai Overall Market Context

Dubai Townhouses Market Totals - Q1 2026

Sales
Total Value AED 139.211B
Transactions 44,267
Value YoY +21.6%
Rentals
Total Value AED 12.969B
Contracts 147,091
Value YoY +1.2%
Initial Sale: 71.9%, Resale: 28.1%.
Dubai Overall Market - Sale Split
Category Percentage
Initial Sale71.9%
Resale28.1%
New: 33.6%, Renewal: 66.4%.
Dubai Overall Market - Rental Contract Split
Category Percentage
New33.6%
Renewal66.4%

Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the average price per square foot for resale townhouses in Arabian Ranches 2 in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, resale townhouses in Arabian Ranches 2 averaged AED 1,779 per square foot, representing a 5.9% increase year-over-year.
How many resale townhouse transactions occurred in Arabian Ranches 2 during Q1 2026?
Arabian Ranches 2 recorded 6 resale townhouse transactions in Q1 2026, a decline of 45.5% compared to the same quarter in 2025.
What was the total resale transaction value for townhouses in Arabian Ranches 2 in Q1 2026?
The total resale transaction value for townhouses in Arabian Ranches 2 reached AED 23,100,000 in Q1 2026, down 44.6% year-over-year.
Were Arabian Ranches 2 townhouse resales in Q1 2026 predominantly off-plan or ready properties?
In Q1 2026, all resale townhouse transactions in Arabian Ranches 2 were ready properties, accounting for 100.0% of both transaction count and value.
How many 3-bedroom townhouse resales were recorded in Arabian Ranches 2 in Q1 2026?
Arabian Ranches 2 recorded 3 resale transactions for 3-bedroom townhouses in Q1 2026.
How many 4-bedroom townhouse resales occurred in Arabian Ranches 2 during Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, Arabian Ranches 2 saw 3 resale transactions for 4-bedroom townhouses.

Methodology

This report draws on resale transaction data for townhouses in Arabian Ranches 2 during Q1 2026 (1 January through 31 March 2026) as recorded by Property Monitor, which aggregates Dubai Land Department registration filings. Year-on-year comparisons reference the equivalent quarter in 2025, with percentage changes calculated on the basis of like-for-like resale metrics including average price per square foot and transaction volume. Readers should note that the small sample size of six resale registrations in the reporting period introduces volatility into derived averages and percentage changes, and single high-value or low-value transactions can materially influence the calculated price per square foot figure for the quarter.

Glossary

PSF
Price per square foot, the standard metric used to compare property values in Dubai by dividing the total sale price by the built-up area in square feet.
Off-plan
Properties purchased directly from developers before construction is complete, typically sold with payment plans tied to construction milestones.
Secondary market
The resale market where properties are sold between private parties rather than purchased directly from developers, including both completed units and off-plan properties being resold before handover.
Ready property
Completed properties that have received handover from the developer and are immediately available for occupation, as distinct from off-plan units still under construction.
Resale
A transaction where the seller is a private owner rather than the original developer, encompassing both completed properties and off-plan units being sold before handover.
Resale Off-Plan Origin
Properties originally purchased off-plan from developers that are being resold by owners before construction completion and official handover.
Townhouse
Multi-story residential properties in Dubai typically arranged in rows or clusters within master-planned communities, featuring private entrances and often including small private gardens or courtyards.
AED/sqft
Property price expressed in United Arab Emirates Dirhams per square foot of built-up area, the standard unit for measuring and comparing real estate values across Dubai.

Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis

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