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Buyer confidence in Dubai’s property market remains strong, with nearly seven in 10 active property seekers planning to purchase a home within the next six months despite growing expectations that prices may decline.
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Dubai price declines slowed in April, with the VPI down 1.9% after March’s 5.9% fall, while annual growth stayed positive at 5.3%. Villas and apartments softened, off-plan registrations rose 4% monthly, and ready sales weakened sharply, though ultra-prime deals remained active.
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Sochi has become one of the world’s most expensive luxury housing markets, with $1 million now buying just 41 sq m of prime property. Strong demand, rising construction costs and limited supply pushed prices above cities like Milan, Miami and Dubai, while Moscow and St. Petersburg also surged.
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Dubai real estate transactions reached AED 4.5 billion on Monday across 1,333 deals. Sales accounted for AED 2.2 billion, mortgages reached AED 1.7 billion, and gifts totalled AED 509 million, with major land mortgages recorded in Motor City and Dubai Investment Park 1.
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Integrated within government-approved frameworks, the initiative supports Sobha Realty’s vision of building future-ready communities where innovation enhances experiences.
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KASCO Developments has completed its first residential project, VOLNA By KASCO in Al Jaddaf, ahead of schedule. The 65-unit project includes studios to three-bedroom apartments and is now moving into final administrative steps before handover, strengthening the developer’s credibility in Dubai’s competitive market.
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Dubai’s property market is entering its first cooling phase since 2021, with ValuStrat data showing villa and apartment prices declining in March and April. Despite geopolitical uncertainty and softer transaction volumes, analysts view the correction as a normalisation rather than a crash, supported by strong long-term fundamentals.
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Danube chairman Rizwan Sajan said Dubai’s property market has slowed after the Iran war hit sentiment, but activity has not stopped. Danube is responding with easier payment plans, broker incentives, fast commission payouts and confidence in its low debt, strong sales record and stocked building materials.
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MAAIA says construction on La Clé in Al Furjan and La Vue in Nad Al Sheba Gardens is progressing on schedule for Q2 2027 handover. The developer said investor confidence remains steady despite geopolitical uncertainty, with both projects advancing through key structural and finishing milestones.
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Etihad Credit Bureau has launched a UAE PASS-based Tenant Screening service, allowing landlords to request prospective tenants’ credit scores with consent. The service aims to improve transparency and trust in rentals, while new AI cheque-screening tools further support confidence across the UAE real estate ecosystem.
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IMAN Developers launched Oxford Cove in JVC, selling out AED 300 million worth of units within two hours. The 247-apartment project offers over 55 amenities, prices from AED 679,000, and a 50/50 payment plan, highlighting continued demand for design-led residential communities in JVC.
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Dubai Holding Real Estate has partnered with ADIB to offer Sharia-compliant financing for eligible buyers across Nakheel, Meraas and Dubai Properties. The framework covers off-plan and completed homes, with milestone-based payments, flexible terms of up to 25 years and a clearer route to ownership.
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Dubai’s real estate market is becoming more selective as buyers take longer, verify more and prioritise trusted developers, delivery records and long-term value. Capital remains active, but demand is shifting toward quality projects backed by transparency, strong fundamentals and consistent execution.
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Dubai inaugurated Al Shera’a, DEWA’s new net-positive headquarters in Al Jaddaf, billed as the world’s smartest government building. The AI-powered, solar-equipped landmark uses 110,000 smart sensors, generates 5MW of clean energy, and supports Dubai’s sustainability, smart infrastructure and net-zero ambitions.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 18th of May 2026
On 18 May 2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.28 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 782.2 million (61.2%), while Ready accounted for AED 496.5 million (38.8%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 616.1 | 276.1 |
Villas | 70.3 | 166.4 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 4.7 | 24.6 |
Commercial | 91.0 | 29.4 |
Total | 782.2 | 496.5 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 782.2 million
Flats: AED 616.1 million (78.8%)
Villas: AED 70.3 million (9.0%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 4.7 million (0.6%)
Commercial: AED 91.0 million (11.6%)
Off-plan activity was strongly led by flats, which accounted for nearly four-fifths of the segment, while commercial deals provided a meaningful secondary contribution.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 496.5 million
Flats: AED 276.1 million (55.6%)
Villas: AED 166.4 million (33.5%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 24.6 million (5.0%)
Commercial: AED 29.4 million (5.9%)
Ready transactions showed a more balanced profile, with flats leading the market, but villas also taking a sizeable share of overall ready activity.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
The day’s figures point to a market still led by off-plan demand, particularly apartment activity, but with ready villas continuing to show depth. The split suggests buyers remain active across both investment-led off-plan opportunities and completed homes, with liquidity spread across multiple segments rather than concentrated in one category alone.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included