Dubai Marina Apartments Q1 2026 Resale Report
(1st January - 31st March 2026)
AED 2,078
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to Q1 2025
470 transactions
AED 1.188B total resale value
Apartments in Dubai Marina Q1 2026 Resale Report
Executive Summary
One-bedroom apartments accounted for 190 transactions in Dubai Marina during Q1 2026, representing the largest share by unit count and a 39.0% decrease from Q1 2025, with an average transaction price of AED 1,743,397. Two-bedroom units recorded 145 transactions at an average price of AED 2,761,918, down 45.0% year-over-year by count, while three-bedroom apartments totaled 74 transactions at an average of AED 4,231,317, a 30.0% decline in transaction count. Studio apartments saw 46 transactions at an average price of AED 1,185,572, reflecting a 42.0% drop in transaction count year-over-year, and four-bedroom units recorded 13 transactions at an average price of AED 6,037,473, down 32.0% by count.
Ready properties represented 93.6% of all resale transactions in Dubai Marina during Q1 2026, while off-plan units accounted for 6.4% of the resale completion mix. Off-plan primary market activity in Dubai Marina for Q1 2026 included 32 transactions with a combined value of AED 171,214,463.
Key Facts
- In Q1 2026, the average resale price per square foot for apartments in Dubai Marina reached AED 2,078, an increase of 8.9% year-over-year.
- Dubai Marina recorded 470 resale apartment transactions in Q1 2026, representing a decline of 39.9% compared to the same quarter in 2025.
- The total value of resale apartment transactions in Dubai Marina for Q1 2026 was AED 1,187,624,265, down 36.5% year-over-year.
- Ready properties accounted for 93.6% of resale transactions in Dubai Marina during Q1 2026, while off-plan completions represented 6.4%.
- One-bedroom apartments were the most actively traded segment in Dubai Marina's resale market during Q1 2026, with 190 transactions at an average price of AED 1,743,397, down 39.0% in transaction count year-over-year.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Dubai Marina recorded 145 resale transactions in Q1 2026 at an average price of AED 2,761,918, with transaction volume declining 45.0% year-over-year.
- Studio apartments in Dubai Marina saw 46 resale transactions in Q1 2026 at an average price of AED 1,185,572, marking a 42.0% decrease in transaction count compared to Q1 2025.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Resale - Q1 2026
Rental - Q1 2026
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Price Trend
Price Trend - Dubai Marina Apartments
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Dubai Marina Apartments
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | 1,908 |
| Q2 2025 | 1,954 |
| Q3 2025 | 1,939 |
| Q4 2025 | 2,080 |
| Q1 2026 | 2,078 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Dubai Marina Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, ready apartments dominated Dubai Marina's transaction landscape, accounting for 93.6% of all deals and 93.5% of transaction value, while off-plan units represented just 6.4% of transactions and 6.5% of value. The near-identical distribution across count and value metrics—a 0.1 percentage point difference—indicates that average deal sizes for off-plan and ready apartments tracked closely during the period. Ready properties maintained their overwhelming share of market activity in Dubai Marina, with off-plan transactions confined to a minimal segment of the quarter's apartment sales.
Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Dubai Marina during Q1 2026?
In Q1 2026, one-bedroom apartments led Dubai Marina apartment activity with 190 transactions at an average price of AED 1,743,397, followed by two-bedroom units (145 transactions, AED 2,761,918 average) and three-bedroom properties (74 transactions, AED 4,231,317 average). Studio apartments recorded 46 transactions at an average of AED 1,185,572, while four-bedroom units saw 13 transactions averaging AED 6,037,473, establishing a price range from AED 1,185,572 to AED 6,037,473 across reportable segments. Transaction counts declined year-over-year across all reportable bedroom configurations, with two-bedroom units experiencing the steepest drop at -45.0% and three-bedroom apartments showing the most moderate decline at -30.0%.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,185,572 | +0.5% | 46 | -42% |
| 1 B/R | AED 1,743,397 | +10.7% | 190 | -39% |
| 2 B/R | AED 2,761,918 | +16.2% | 145 | -45% |
| 3 B/R | AED 4,231,317 | +1.7% | 74 | -30% |
| 4 B/R | AED 6,037,473 | -24.6% | 13 | -32% |
| 5 B/R | AED 6,859,821 | -64% | 1 | -67% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - Q1 2026
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| Studio Bed | 46 |
| 1 B/R Bed | 190 |
| 2 B/R Bed | 145 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 74 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 13 |
| 5 B/R Bed | 1 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Apartments in Dubai Marina perform in Q1 2026?
Dubai Marina apartments recorded 32 off-plan transactions in Q1 2026, generating AED 171,214,463 in total value. Off-plan activity represented a small fraction of the community's primary market, with resale transactions totaling 470 units and AED 1,187,624,265 in value during the same quarter. The off-plan segment accounted for approximately 6.4% of total transaction volume and 12.6% of combined sales value in Dubai Marina apartments for the period.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - Q1 2026
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 73,354 | -0.1% | 203 | -19% |
| 1 B/R | AED 101,601 | +3.8% | 1254 | -18% |
| 2 B/R | AED 153,975 | +5.3% | 1022 | -19% |
| 3 B/R | AED 231,702 | +6.6% | 311 | -23% |
| 4 B/R | AED 450,750 | +20.3% | 65 | -7% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Apartments Market Context -- Q1 2026
In Q1 2026, Dubai recorded 44,267 sale transactions and 147,091 rental transactions, reflecting the emirate's continued activity across both ownership and leasing segments. Initial sales accounted for 71.9% of all sale transactions during the quarter, while resale properties represented 28.1%. On the rental side, new contracts made up 33.6% of the 147,091 rental transactions, with renewals comprising the remaining 66.4%, indicating a stable tenant base across Dubai's residential market.
Dubai Overall Market Context
Dubai Apartments 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 apartments in Dubai Marina in Q1 2026?
How many resale apartment transactions occurred in Dubai Marina during Q1 2026?
What was the total transaction value for resale apartments in Dubai Marina in Q1 2026?
What was the average price for a 2-bedroom resale apartment in Dubai Marina in Q1 2026?
What percentage of Dubai Marina apartment transactions were ready properties versus off-plan in Q1 2026?
What was the average price for a 1-bedroom resale apartment in Dubai Marina in Q1 2026?
How many off-plan apartment transactions were recorded in Dubai Marina in Q1 2026?
Methodology
This report analyzes Dubai Marina apartment resale activity for Q1 2026 (January 1 through March 31, 2026) using transaction data from Property Monitor, which aggregates registrations recorded by Dubai Land Department. Year-over-year comparisons reference Q1 2025 data from the same source, with metrics including average price per square foot, transaction counts, and aggregate transaction values for both resale and off-plan segments. Readers should note that reported figures reflect registration dates rather than contract signing dates, meaning transactions may exhibit a lag of several weeks between economic agreement and administrative recording, which can affect period-to-period comparability during market inflection points.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot. A standardized metric dividing a property's total sale price by its area in square feet, used to compare values across different unit sizes.
- 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 purchased directly from developers.
- Resale
- Transactions where existing property owners sell units to new buyers, encompassing both ready properties and off-plan units being transferred before completion.
- Ready property
- Completed, habitable properties available for immediate handover and occupancy, as opposed to units still under construction.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- Properties originally purchased off-plan from developers that are being resold by investors before construction completion and handover.
- AED/sqft
- The price per square foot denominated in UAE dirhams, the standard currency and area-based pricing measure for Dubai real estate transactions.
- Dubai Marina
- A waterfront residential district in Dubai featuring high-rise apartment towers along an artificial canal, known for its marina berths and mixed-use developments.
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