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flag Geopolitical tensions caused a 37% drop in Dubai’s real estate sales in early 2026, with prices falling and investors moving to safer markets.

flag Geopolitical tensions in West Asia have triggered a sharp slowdown in Dubai’s real estate market, with transaction volumes dropping 37% year-on-year and 49% month-on-month in early March 2026, according to Goldman Sachs. flag Property prices in key areas like Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah are seeing discounts of 12% to 15%, and investor sentiment has weakened, reflected in a 26% stock drop for Emaar Properties. flag While some high-end sales continue and rental yields remain strong, analysts warn of potential annual price declines of up to 7% through 2028. flag Investors are increasingly shifting toward more stable markets like India’s Gurugram and Mumbai, favoring domestic demand and long-term fundamentals over speculative exposure.

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