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Dubai real estate stayed resilient in April 2026, rising 22% from March to AED65 billion. But Moody’s warns prolonged regional disruption could raise energy, construction and financing costs, testing off-plan confidence, developer margins and buyer demand as the market remains weaker than April 2025.
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ThinkProp Venture has launched ThinkProp AI Academy in the UAE to train real estate and business professionals in practical AI skills. The academy offers certified courses across real estate, sales, marketing, project management and operations, with plans to expand across the GCC, wider Middle East and China.
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Ellington Properties has begun handing over Ellington House II in Dubai Hills Estate and Arbor View in Arjan, reinforcing its delivery track record. The milestones highlight growing importance of timely handovers, build quality and developer reliability as Dubai’s residential supply expands and demand remains supported by population growth.
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Dubai recorded 44,400 property transactions worth AED139.2 billion in Q1 2026, with off-plan driving growth and secondary values remaining resilient. Demand was strongest in mid-market apartments, family villas and prime luxury districts, as buyers became more selective on quality, infrastructure and developer reputation.
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Danube’s Rizwan Sajan said Dubai real estate remains resilient despite regional challenges, supported by regulation, investor confidence and long-term vision. Greenz by Danube marks the company’s major move into luxury villas and townhouses, offering furnished homes, flexible 1% monthly payments and delivery expected in December 2029.
Read the full article on Emirates 24/7
Danube Properties will host a One Day Mega Sale on 16 May 2026 at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi, offering exclusive one-day property deals across projects including Bayz 102, Breez and Serenz, with special pricing, on-the-spot offers and access to premium inventory.
Read the full article on Gulf News
Grovy Developers, Wyndham and USquare have launched Ramada Residences by Wyndham at Dubai Islands, a branded residential project due in Q3 2027. The development will offer furnished apartments and penthouses, hotel-style services, 20+ amenities and short-term leasing approval, targeting both residents and investors.
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KASCO Developments has completed VOLNA By KASCO in Al Jaddaf ahead of schedule. The 65-unit residential project, launched in March 2025, includes studios to three-bedroom apartments and reinforces KASCO’s delivery credentials as it moves into final approvals and handover preparations.
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Construction has started on Four Seasons Private Residences Abu Dhabi at Saadiyat Beach, an ultra-luxury gated beachfront community due in 2029. The project has seen strong demand, with most residences sold, AED4 billion in sales and record prices above AED14,000 per sq. ft.
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Danube’s Anis Sajan expects Dubai real estate sales to fall 20% in 2026 as regional tensions push buyers into wait-and-watch mode. He says prices remain stable among reputed developers, Indian demand is still strong, and higher material costs are pressuring developer margins.
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Moody’s says UAE developers remain financially resilient, with liquidity and cash flow supporting construction and debt servicing. But slower sales, higher costs, Strait of Hormuz disruption, project delays and weaker investor confidence could pressure Dubai transaction volumes, yields and prices as major off-plan supply completes through 2028.
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Sustainable communities are becoming a stronger measure of long-term real estate value, beyond price per square foot. Lower utility costs, resilience, regulatory readiness and future-proof infrastructure are driving buyer demand, with Sharjah Sustainable City positioned as an example of sustainability supporting both livability and investment performance.
Read the full article on Construction Business News
UAE Banks Federation chairman AbdulAziz Al Ghurair said the UAE has seen almost no fund outflows despite regional conflict, with money still coming in. He said banks remain highly liquid, defaults are not rising, and the economy is expected to maintain 5.6% growth this year.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 13th of May 2026
On the 13-May-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.25 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 859.5 million (68.7%), while Ready accounted for AED 391.1 million (31.3%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 661.6 | 230.5 |
Villas | 122.3 | 106.4 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 13.6 | 19.6 |
Commercial | 62.0 | 34.6 |
Total | 859.5 | 391.1 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 859.5 million
Flats: AED 661.6 million (77.0%)
Villas: AED 122.3 million (14.2%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 13.6 million (1.6%)
Commercial: AED 62.0 million (7.2%)
Off-plan activity remained the main driver of the day, with flats accounting for more than three-quarters of the segment’s value. Villas provided a solid secondary contribution, while commercial transactions added further depth to the off-plan market.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 391.1 million
Flats: AED 230.5 million (58.9%)
Villas: AED 106.4 million (27.2%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 19.6 million (5.0%)
Commercial: AED 34.6 million (8.8%)
The ready market was also led by flats, but villas carried a much larger share compared with the off-plan segment. This points to continued demand for completed family homes, alongside steady apartment activity in established communities.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Dubai’s real estate market on 13 May 2026 remained firmly off-plan-led, with future-delivery properties contributing 68.7% of total transaction value. This reflects continued buyer confidence in new developments and payment-plan-driven demand.
Ready properties provided a stable counterweight, supported by flats and a strong villa contribution. Overall, the day showed a market still powered by off-plan momentum, while completed homes continued to attract buyers looking for immediate use, rental income, and established community infrastructure.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included