Dubai real estate market posts AED 320.35bn in January–April 2026 as sales climb 10.28%
Dubai real estate market recorded AED 320.35 billion in transactions from January–April 2026, with sales up 10.28 percent to AED 224.42 billion and April contributing AED 69.32 billion. Updated.
The Dubai real estate market recorded robust activity in the first four months of 2026, with total transactions reaching AED 320.35 billion and sales rising 10.28 percent compared with the same period in 2025. Residential and off‑plan demand underpinned the uptick as investors maintained strong interest despite regional uncertainty. April 2026 alone produced AED 69.32 billion in real estate dealings, signaling continued momentum heading into the summer.
Jan–April 2026 sales rise 10.28 percent to AED 224.42 billion
Sales value in January–April 2026 increased to AED 224.42 billion from AED 203.50 billion in the first four months of 2025, reflecting a year on year gain of 10.28 percent. The rise was supported by heightened transaction volumes and a sustained flow of both local and international buyers into key Dubai communities. During the period 61,810 sales transactions were executed, underlining the breadth of market activity across sectors.
Total real estate dealings top AED 320.35 billion with 80,448 transactions
Including mortgage registrations and gifts, the aggregate value of real estate dealings reached AED 320.35 billion through 80,448 recorded transactions in January–April 2026. Mortgage activity accounted for AED 74.21 billion from 15,887 registrations while gifts totaled AED 21.72 billion from 2,751 transactions. These figures highlight that transfers beyond sales remain meaningful drivers of overall market value.
April 2026 transactions reach AED 69.32 billion from 18,878 deals
In April 2026 the market continued to deliver strong results with total transactions of AED 69.32 billion resulting from 18,878 deals. Sales in the month exceeded AED 48.43 billion across 14,083 sale transactions, demonstrating that the momentum recorded for the year carried through the month. Residential units made up the majority of activity with 12,053 unit sales complemented by 1,034 building transfers and 996 land transactions.
Off‑plan sales outpace ready units in April
Off‑plan sales led value in April with AED 27.51 billion recorded across 10,277 deals, surpassing ready property sales of AED 20.92 billion from 3,806 transactions. The relative strength of off‑plan purchases points to continued appetite for new development projects and investor strategies that target future capital appreciation. Developers offering flexible payment plans and new launches in strategic locations helped sustain this pattern during the month.
Mortgage and gift registrations sustain market momentum
Mortgage registrations in April reached AED 14.54 billion through 4,092 transactions, reinforcing the role of leveraged purchases in supporting market liquidity. Gift transfers also climbed with more than AED 6.35 billion recorded via 703 transactions in April, reflecting a mix of familial transfers and strategic title movements. Over the January–April window mortgages and gifts together contributed materially to the overall AED 320.35 billion total.
Investor confidence in Dubai remains evident as both international buyers and domestic purchasers continue to transact across product types. Price sensitivity and location preferences vary by segment, but broad participation in off‑plan and ready markets has helped maintain activity. Market observers note that product diversity and an expanding pipeline of projects are central to sustaining transaction volumes.
Looking ahead market participants expect Dubai to retain its appeal for capital allocation while keeping an eye on global economic conditions and local supply additions. The January–April 2026 performance underscores a resilient real estate sector supported by demand, financing availability and active developer offerings. Continued monitoring of monthly transaction patterns will be essential for assessing whether the momentum recorded through April will extend through the remainder of 2026.