- April 16, 2026
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The total real estate transactions in Dubai for Week 46 reached AED 7.52 billion, 3.7% down. Off-plan contributed 54.4% or AED 4.15 billion and Ready properties contributed 45.6% or AED 3.66 billion.
The total value of real estate transactions in Dubai for Week 46 amounted to AED 7.52 billion, which shows a slight decline from the previous week’s figure of AED 7.8 billion. This report breaks down the transactions between Off-Plan and Ready properties and provides insights into the most active areas by value traded, making it clear and easy for readers to understand.
Off-Plan vs Ready Property Transactions
In Week 45, the Off-Plan segment contributed AED 4.09 billion, representing 54.4% of the total transaction value, while the Ready property segment accounted for AED 3.43 billion, comprising 45.6% of the total. Despite the marginal decline in the overall market activity compared to the previous week, the Off-Plan segment remained the dominant force, continuing to attract substantial investor interest.
Off-Plan Breakdown:
• Flats dominated the Off-Plan category with a contribution of 77.5% of the Off-Plan value, amounting to AED 3.17 billion. This highlights a sustained preference for apartments in this segment.
• Villas accounted for 14.9% of the Off-Plan total, with transactions worth AED 608.7 million, showing that investors continue to value villa projects.
• Hotel Apartments & Rooms contributed AED 274.3 million, comprising 6.7% of the total Off-Plan transactions, while Commercial properties added AED 26.2 million, or 0.6%, indicating limited Off-Plan commercial activity.
Ready Breakdown:
• Flats also led in the Ready segment, making up 67.3% of the value with AED 2.30 billion in transactions, suggesting consistent demand for completed apartments.
• Villas followed closely with a value of AED 622.0 million, contributing 18.2% to the Ready segment total, demonstrating the ongoing interest in move-in ready villa units.
• Hotel Apartments & Rooms accounted for 2.5% of the Ready transactions, amounting to AED 85.0 million, whereas Commercial properties added a significant AED 414.4 million, making up 12.1% of the Ready segment.
Area Analysis: Most Active Locations by Value
Off-Plan Segment:
• Business Bay topped the list for Off-Plan transactions with AED 467.7 million, signaling investor confidence in this bustling business and residential hub.
• Bukadra was the second most active area, recording AED 362.2 million in Off-Plan deals, followed by Jumeirah Lakes Towers with AED 293.9 million.
• Jumeirah Village Circle and Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid saw notable activity, with values of AED 286.1 million and AED 209.6 million, respectively.
• Dubai Marina, with AED 203.2 million, remained a popular choice for Off-Plan investment, highlighting the attractiveness of waterfront living.
Ready Segment:
• The Burj Khalifa area led the Ready segment with a transaction value of AED 374.9 million, showcasing the ongoing demand for premium properties in this iconic district.
• Jumeirah Village Circle and Business Bay followed, with transactions of AED 313.2 million and AED 267.5 million, respectively.
• Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Lakes Towers also saw strong activity, with values of AED 246.4 million and AED 226.7 million.
• Other notable areas included Palm Jumeirah (AED 150.0 million), Dubai Hills (AED 124.2 million), and Motor City (AED 121.6 million), indicating a diverse interest across a variety of neighborhoods.
Summary
Week 45 saw a total transaction value of AED 7.52 billion, a slight decline from AED 7.8 billion the previous week. The Off-Plan properties contributed significantly more than Ready properties, reflecting continued investor appetite for future developments. Flats were the most transacted property type in both segments, and areas like Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle, and Dubai Marina were highly active, illustrating their appeal to investors.
While the market showed a small dip, the consistent activity in key areas suggests sustained interest and confidence in Dubai’s real estate market, particularly in Off-Plan investments and premium Ready properties.
