{"id":10962,"date":"2026-02-12T17:16:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:46:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.propertystellar.com\/blog\/?p=10962"},"modified":"2026-02-12T17:16:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:46:23","slug":"why-dubai-off-plan-property-owners-are-holding-assets-long-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.propertystellar.com\/blog\/why-dubai-off-plan-property-owners-are-holding-assets-long-term\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai off-plan property owners stay invested as long-term confidence remains strong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai\u2019s off-plan property owners are largely holding onto their assets, supported by record transaction volumes, solid long-term returns, and sustained confidence in the emirate\u2019s residential market, according to Cavendish Maxwell.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Highlights:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Dubai\u2019s residential property market achieved new all-time records in 2025, with over 200,000 transactions valued at Dh541.5 billion.<\/li>\n<li>Sales activity increased nearly 19% year on year, while transaction values rose by 27%.<\/li>\n<li>The off-plan segment continued to lead the market, accounting for 73% of total residential sales.<\/li>\n<li>Off-plan transactions reached Dh395.7 billion, marking a 32% annual increase.<\/li>\n<li>Industry data shows only 10\u201320% of off-plan owners are reselling, with most choosing to retain their properties.<\/li>\n<li>Investors are focused on long-term value creation rather than short-term turnover.<\/li>\n<li>Population growth, strong tourism inflows, and Dubai\u2019s reputation for stability continue to support housing demand.<\/li>\n<li>Delivery of new residential units remained measured, contributing to steady absorption levels.<\/li>\n<li>Market indicators point toward a transition into more balanced and sustainable growth conditions in 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai\u2019s off-plan property owners are largely holding onto their assets, supported by record transaction volumes, solid long-term returns, and sustained confidence in the emirate\u2019s residential market, according to Cavendish Maxwell. Key Highlights: Dubai\u2019s residential property market achieved new all-time records in 2025, with over 200,000 transactions valued at Dh541.5 billion. 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