Dubai’s commercial real estate market has demonstrated strong resilience, with commercial property prices rising by 28 per cent year-on-year between February 28 and March 19, according to data from Property Finder reported by Khaleej Times. The increase highlights continued investor confidence in Dubai’s property sector despite regional uncertainty.

Several areas recorded particularly strong price growth during the period. Dubai Investment Park Second saw a remarkable 323 per cent year-on-year increase in price per square metre, while Al Safouh recorded a 286 per cent rise. These gains underline the growing demand for commercial properties in strategically located areas of the emirate.

Although property prices remained strong, transaction activity experienced some pressure during the period. Commercial transaction volumes declined by 44.2 per cent year-on-year from the beginning of the regional conflict until mid-March. However, the market continued to attract higher-value transactions, suggesting that investors remained active but more selective in their purchasing decisions.

The primary property segment also showed resilience, with transactions increasing by 1.9 per cent year-on-year during the same period. While primary-market prices experienced a temporary 5.2 per cent adjustment compared with the previous two weeks, transaction values were still 15.9 per cent higher year-on-year. This indicates that demand for premium properties remained relatively strong.

Dubai’s commercial property sector entered 2026 from a strong position following an impressive performance in 2025. Commercial sales value increased by 77.9 per cent, while transaction volumes grew by 35.1 per cent. Office sales alone more than doubled during 2025, reaching Dh131.1 billion, marking one of the strongest performances for the sector in more than a decade.

Despite the regional uncertainty, Dubai’s real estate market has continued to attract investors because of its established business environment, global connectivity and strong demand for premium assets. The latest figures suggest that market participants are becoming more cautious rather than leaving the market altogether.

The rise in commercial property prices also points to continued confidence in Dubai as a global business and investment destination. While transaction volumes may fluctuate in response to external conditions, the strength of property values and demand for higher-value assets indicate that the emirate’s commercial real estate market remains an important opportunity for investors.

Overall, Dubai’s 28 per cent increase in commercial property prices demonstrates the resilience of the emirate’s real estate sector. With strategically located communities recording significant price growth and premium transactions continuing, Dubai’s commercial property market remains firmly on the radar of local and international investors.