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Off-plan has payment plans. Resale gives instant rental income. Both have trade-offs. But in Q1 2026, one side dominated.
48,000 transactions. 70% went off-plan.
Off-Plan vs Resale
70%
Off-Plan vs Resale
33,600 off-plan transactions at AED 3.4M avg. 14,400 resale at AED 4.3M avg. Volume says off-plan. Ticket size says resale.
33,600 off-plan transactions at AED 3.4M avg. 14,400 resale at AED 4.3M avg. Volume says off-plan. Ticket size says resale.
Top 5 Areas by Off-Plan Volume
| Community | Transactions |
|---|---|
| JVC | 4,850 |
| Business Bay | 3,720 |
| Dubai Hills | 3,180 |
| MBR City | 2,640 |
| Dubai South | 2,310 |
Avg Price/sqft: Off-Plan vs Resale
Off-Plan Wins Volume. Resale Wins Value.
Off-plan: lower entry, payment plans, 3-5 year horizon. Resale: immediate income, proven location, higher ticket. Your strategy decides your side.
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