Arabian Ranches 3 Townhouses 2026 Q1 Resale Report
(1st January - 31st March 2026)
AED 1,613
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to Q1 2025
79 transactions
AED 307.9 total resale value
Townhouses in Arabian Ranches 3 Q1 2026 Resale Report
Executive Summary
Three-bedroom townhouses represented the largest segment by transaction count in Q1 2026 with 42 sales and an average price of AED 3,156,310, a decrease of 42.0 percent in unit volume year-over-year. Four-bedroom townhouses recorded 35 transactions in Q1 2026 at an average price of AED 4,643,714, reflecting a decline of 44.0 percent in transaction count compared to Q1 2025. No off-plan primary market transactions were recorded in Arabian Ranches 3 during Q1 2026, with total off-plan primary value at AED 0.
Key Facts
- In Q1 2026, the average resale price per square foot for townhouses in Arabian Ranches 3 reached AED 1,613, an increase of 11.6% year-over-year.
- Arabian Ranches 3 townhouses recorded 79 resale transactions in Q1 2026, down 41.5% compared to the same quarter in 2025.
- The total resale value of Arabian Ranches 3 townhouses in Q1 2026 was AED 307,945,000, a decrease of 32.5% year-over-year.
- Ready properties accounted for 64.6% of Arabian Ranches 3 townhouse resale transactions in Q1 2026, while off-plan completions made up 35.4%.
- Three-bedroom townhouses led resale activity in Arabian Ranches 3 during Q1 2026 with 42 transactions at an average price of AED 3,156,310, representing a 42.0% decline in transaction count year-over-year.
- Four-bedroom townhouses in Arabian Ranches 3 recorded 35 resale transactions in Q1 2026 at an average price of AED 4,643,714, with transaction volume down 44.0% 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 - Arabian Ranches 3 Townhouses
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Arabian Ranches 3 Townhouses
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | 1,444 |
| Q2 2025 | 1,458 |
| Q3 2025 | 1,502 |
| Q4 2025 | 1,568 |
| Q1 2026 | 1,612 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Arabian Ranches 3 Townhouses transactions split between off-plan and ready in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, Arabian Ranches 3 townhouse transactions were dominated by ready properties, which accounted for 64.6% of deals and 68.6% of total transaction value, while off-plan units represented 35.4% of transactions and 31.4% of value. The slightly larger share of value in ready properties (68.6% versus 64.6% of count) indicates that ready townhouses in Arabian Ranches 3 commanded marginally higher average transaction prices than off-plan units during the quarter. This completion-status distribution reflects buyer preference patterns and the relative availability of inventory in each category across the period.
Which Townhouses bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Arabian Ranches 3 during Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, Arabian Ranches 3 townhouse activity in Dubai was concentrated in the 3-bedroom segment, which recorded 42 transactions at an average price of AED 3,156,310, followed by 4-bedroom units with 35 transactions averaging AED 4,643,714. The 5-bedroom segment posted 2 transactions at an average price of AED 6,425,000, establishing a price spread from AED 3,156,310 to AED 6,425,000 across the bedroom configurations. Both the 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom segments experienced notable year-on-year declines in transaction counts, falling 42.0% and 44.0% respectively.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 B/R | AED 3,156,310 | +15% | 42 | -42% |
| 4 B/R | AED 4,643,714 | +12.7% | 35 | -44% |
| 5 B/R | AED 6,425,000 | N/A | 2 | N/A |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - Q1 2026
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| 3 B/R Bed | 42 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 35 |
| 5 B/R Bed | 2 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Townhouses in Arabian Ranches 3 perform in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, Arabian Ranches 3 Townhouses recorded zero off-plan transactions with a total value of AED 0, indicating no new developer inventory was sold during the quarter. This absence of primary market activity contrasted sharply with the resale segment, which registered 79 transactions valued at AED 307,945,000 over the same three-month period. The divergence reflects a market environment in Arabian Ranches 3 Townhouses where secondary sales dominated transaction volume while no new off-plan units entered the pipeline.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - Q1 2026
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 B/R | AED 165,157 | +4% | 168 | +21% |
| 4 B/R | AED 209,463 | -0.7% | 70 | +3% |
| 5 B/R | AED 325,000 | -10.6% | 2 | -33% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Townhouses Market Context -- Q1 2026
Dubai's real estate market recorded 44,267 sale transactions and 147,091 rental transactions in Q1 2026, with rental activity substantially outpacing sales volumes. Initial sales accounted for 71.9% of Dubai's total sale transactions during the quarter, while resale properties represented 28.1% of the market. On the rental side, contract renewals dominated at 66.4% of Dubai's total rental transactions, compared to 33.6% for new rental contracts, indicating sustained tenant retention across the emirate.
Dubai Overall Market Context
Dubai Townhouses 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 townhouses in Arabian Ranches 3 in Q1 2026?
How many resale townhouse transactions occurred in Arabian Ranches 3 during Q1 2026?
What was the total resale transaction value for townhouses in Arabian Ranches 3 in Q1 2026?
What was the average resale price for 3-bedroom townhouses in Arabian Ranches 3 in Q1 2026?
What was the average resale price for 4-bedroom townhouses in Arabian Ranches 3 in Q1 2026?
What share of Arabian Ranches 3 townhouse resales in Q1 2026 were off-plan versus ready properties?
Methodology
This analysis of Arabian Ranches 3 townhouse resale activity draws on Property Monitor's aggregation of Dubai Land Department transaction registrations for the quarter spanning January 1 to March 31, 2026. Year-over-year comparisons reflect changes relative to the same calendar quarter in 2025, with metrics including average price per square foot, transaction volume, and aggregate consideration values. The dataset captures 79 registered resale transactions totaling AED 307,945,000, with no off-plan registrations recorded in the quarter. Readers should note that DLD registration dates may lag actual sales agreement dates by several weeks, meaning transactions registered in Q1 2026 could reflect market conditions from late 2025, which may affect period-to-period comparability when interpreting short-term price movements or volume shifts.
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 unit values across different sizes and locations.
- Off-plan
- A property sold by a developer before construction is complete, typically purchased through a payment plan during the development phase.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where properties are sold between private owners or investors, rather than purchased directly from the original developer.
- Ready property
- A completed, habitable property available for immediate occupancy or rental, as opposed to units still under construction.
- AED/sqft
- The price per square foot expressed in United Arab Emirates dirhams, the standard currency and measurement unit for Dubai real estate valuations.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- A transaction category for properties originally purchased off-plan from a developer but resold by the buyer before construction completion.
- Resale
- A sale classification indicating the property was previously owned and is being sold by an individual or entity other than the original developer.
- Townhouse
- A multi-story residential property sharing one or more walls with adjacent units, typically featuring private outdoor space and individual street access.
- Transaction type
- A classification distinguishing whether a sale involves an off-plan property still under construction or an existing completed unit.
- Built-up area
- The total internal floor space of a property measured in square feet, including all enclosed living areas but typically excluding balconies and terraces.
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