Dubai’s residential sector maintained stable activity levels through April despite a more measured global investment environment, with transaction values increasing 0.46% compared to March 2026.
Off-Plan Segment Accounts for AED28.55 Billion
Off-plan activity remained the primary driver of market performance during the month, recording 9,990 transactions worth AED28.55 billion and representing 76.39% of total transaction value. The segment continues to benefit from demand for newly launched communities, phased payment structures, and infrastructure-led residential development.
Dubai’s market performance through April once again reinforced the strength of the city’s long-term fundamentals. Despite broader geopolitical uncertainty, liquidity remained healthy, transaction activity held steady and investor participation across key residential corridors continued to reflect confidence in Dubai’s long-term growth trajectory.
Farooq Syed, CEO of Springfield Properties, emphasized sustained confidence despite regional challenges.
Secondary Market Records 3,072 Transactions
Dubai’s secondary real estate market contributed AED8.83 billion across 3,072 transactions, with activity concentrated in established residential communities supported by end-user demand and long-term ownership confidence.
Residential activity remained concentrated across several key master-planned communities. Dubai South recorded the highest transaction volume with 1,140 deals, followed by Jumeirah Village Circle with 797 transactions and Dubai Islands with 693 transactions. DAMAC Lagoons and Dubai Creek Harbour also maintained healthy activity levels.
Pricing Holds Firm Across Segments
Residential pricing remained broadly firm during April. Off-plan apartments averaged AED2,111 per square foot, while off-plan villas reached AED2,293 per square foot. Secondary villas maintained premium positioning at AED2,406 per square foot, reflecting sustained demand for completed family-oriented communities.
Properties priced between AED1 million and AED3 million represented 53.62% of transactions with recorded sale values, while higher-value segments above AED5 million maintained stable activity levels.
Commercial Sector Records AED10.35 Billion
Beyond residential, Dubai’s commercial real estate market recorded AED10.35 billion across 963 transactions during April. Office transactions alone accounted for AED3.34 billion across 428 deals, reinforcing occupier and investor demand across established business districts and mixed-use commercial corridors.
The report noted that recent updates to Dubai’s property-linked residency requirements are expected to support broader market participation over the medium term, particularly across affordable and mid-market residential segments.
Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global destination for capital, business and long-term residency. What differentiates the market today is not only resilience, but also the consistency of the city’s long-term vision, infrastructure investment, regulatory clarity and ability to sustain confidence through changing global conditions.
Syed concluded that activity levels are expected to remain supported by population growth, strategic development, and sustained international demand across both residential and commercial sectors as market conditions continue to stabilize.
The April figures align with broader market trends documented across the first quarter of 2026, when Dubai’s property sales exceeded Dh180 billion, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a global real estate destination.
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