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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 28th of April 2026
On the 28-Apr-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.65 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.04 billion (63.1%), while Ready accounted for AED 608.5 million (36.9%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 575.6 | 501.7 |
Villas | 395.5 | 71.6 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 0.0 | 19.9 |
Commercial | 69.7 | 15.2 |
Total | 1,041.1 | 608.5 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1.04 billion
Flats: AED 575.6 million (55.3%)
Villas: AED 395.5 million (38.0%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 0.0 million (0.0%)
Commercial: AED 69.7 million (6.7%)
Off-plan activity remained the clear driver of the market, with flats leading the segment, while villa transactions delivered a strong contribution and reinforced continued demand for larger, lifestyle-led homes.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 608.5 million
Flats: AED 501.7 million (82.5%)
Villas: AED 71.6 million (11.8%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 19.9 million (3.3%)
Commercial: AED 15.2 million (2.5%)
Ready transactions were heavily concentrated in flats, which accounted for more than four-fifths of the segment, showing that completed apartment stock continues to attract strong end-user and investor demand.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Dubai’s market recorded another strong trading day, supported by AED 1.65 billion in total transactions. Off-plan sales continued to lead, accounting for nearly two-thirds of the market, but the ready segment remained meaningful, particularly through completed flats.
The strength of off-plan villas was also notable, contributing 38.0% of all off-plan value and pointing to sustained appetite for larger homes and master-planned communities. Overall, the data reflects a market still led by new launches and investor confidence, while ready apartments provide steady liquidity and depth.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
*We use only freehold transactions