Dubai’s real estate market recorded a strong start in April 2026, with property transactions reaching AED 4.53 billion, including sales worth AED 2.68 billion. The market witnessed record deals, such as the sale of a land plot for AED 1 billion and two apartments for AED 47 million each, reflecting active demand for real estate despite regional tensions.
According to “Dubai Rest,” the sales exceeding AED 2.68 billion were distributed across 700 transactions: 631 residential units, 27 buildings, and 42 land plots. Ready properties accounted for AED 713.51 million (149 transactions), while off-plan properties reached AED 1.97 billion (551 transactions).
Mortgages worth AED 632.09 million were registered across 150 deals, while gifts amounted to AED 1.23 billion across 36 transactions. Property sales represented 59% of total transactions, mortgages 14%, and gifts 27%.
A standout deal was the sale of a land plot in the “Royal Waves” project for AED 1 billion, covering 858,645 sq. ft. in Palm Jumeirah. Additionally, two apartments in the “One Casa” project in the Dubai Canal area were sold for AED 47 million each, with sizes of approximately 10,500 sq. ft. and a price per square foot exceeding AED 4,000.
