Buyer confidence in Dubai’s real estate sector remains robust, with nearly 70% of current property seekers planning to acquire a home in the next six months, even amidst rising expectations of price reductions. This trend highlights a steadfast interest in the market, signaling that potential buyers are still eager to invest despite economic uncertainties.

Stability in Buying Intentions

Recent insights from the Property Finder Market Pulse survey reveal that 68% of active respondents indicated plans to purchase property within a six-month timeframe. This statistic reflects a sustained demand throughout Dubai’s real estate landscape, demonstrating that buyers are actively seeking opportunities.

Conducted between March and April 2026, the survey reached out to 4,735 active users on the platform. The data shows that buying intentions have remained stable, with 68% of participants in March expressing their intent to buy, closely followed by 67% in April. This consistency underscores the ongoing engagement of potential buyers in the market.

Shifting Price Expectations

While buying intentions appear stable, the survey also indicated a notable shift in buyer expectations regarding property prices. In the earlier January-February 2026 period, opinions about pricing were fairly divided: 36% believed prices would drop, 35% posited they would rise, and 29% anticipated stability.

However, by March-April 2026, perspectives had considerably changed. A significant 73% of respondents projected a decline in prices in March, with only 16% expecting increases and 11% foreseeing stability. In April, the sentiment continued, with 70% anticipating price drops, while 17% expected increases and 12% saw prices remaining stable. This growing expectation of lower prices indicates that buyers are closely monitoring market trends.

Market Insights from Property Finder

According to Property Finder, this shift in expectations aligns with observed decreases in price per square foot during the same timeframe, suggesting that purchasers are tuned into market signals. Cherif Sleiman, the Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, remarked, “The fact that around two-thirds of people plan to buy demonstrates that, despite concerns, Dubai’s property market is characterized by a genuine confidence.”

He emphasized that buyers are not passive; they are actively considering market conditions, poised for the right moment to make a purchase. This level of engagement and preparedness illustrates a strong indication of the market’s overall health and resilience.

The findings from the latest survey indicate that while buyers are preparing for acquisitions, they also anticipate favorable pricing opportunities in the near future. This combination of proactive behavior and shifting price expectations creates an intriguing landscape in Dubai’s real estate market.