- May 4, 2026
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- News&Media
Property experts weigh in as Dubai scraps Dhs750k visa threshold
Dubai scrapping the Dhs750,000 minimum property value for two-year investor visas is expected to widen access, especially for first-time and mid-income buyers. Industry players say the move could boost sub-Dhs1m demand, improve liquidity, and support Dubai’s shift from transient residency toward long-term homeownership.
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Dubai real estate: Meraas awards $653m contracts for 557 villas in Dubailand
Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded AED2.4bn ($653m) in main construction contracts for new phases of its flagship villa developments, The Acres and The Acres Estates, in Dubailand.
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Arabian Gulf Properties welcomes Dubai Metro Gold Line as major boost to real estate growth in Dubai
Dubai’s approved AED34 billion Metro Gold Line is expected to boost connectivity across 15 strategic areas, support 55 major developments, and lift nearby property values by up to 20%. Arabian Gulf Properties says the project strengthens investor confidence, urban growth, and long-term real estate demand.
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Al Hamra positions for the next chapter in UAE real estate
Al Hamra is focusing on long-term value creation in Ras Al Khaimah by strengthening its residential, hospitality, retail and leisure assets as one integrated destination. Its pipeline prioritises practical design, sustainability, lifestyle access and selective expansion, as RAK benefits from tourism growth, infrastructure investment and rising global investor interest.
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DHG Properties breaks ground on Helvetia Verde in Meydan Horizon
DHG Properties has broken ground on Helvetia Verde, a 20-storey residential tower in Meydan Horizon due in Q1 2028. The project is 60% sold and forms part of DHG’s wider Dubai expansion, alongside Helvetia Residences in JVC and Helvetia Marine on Dubai Islands.
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ADCB launches off-plan mortgage scheme to ease home financing for buyers
ADCB has launched an off-plan mortgage allowing eligible UAE buyers to secure pre-approval for up to 50% of a property’s value, valid for 12 months and renewable until handover. The move supports rising off-plan demand, gives buyers earlier financing certainty, and strengthens banks’ role in the property market.
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Drake & Scull starts work on Majan project in Dubai
Drake & Scull International and Prestige One Developments have started construction on a mixed-use commercial project in Majan, Dubai, after securing approvals. Due in Q1 2028, it will include retail, office space across nine floors, and podium parking for around 147 vehicles.
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RAK’s growth story: Building a resilient, future-ready economy
Ras Al Khaimah is strengthening its position as a global business and investment hub, supported by diversified non-oil growth, strong credit ratings, rising FDI, industrial expansion, tourism momentum, and major projects such as Wynn Al Marjan Island, with more than 50,000 businesses operating across the emirate.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 30th of April 2026
On the 30-Apr-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.77 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.22 billion (69.2%), while Ready accounted for AED 543.4 million (30.8%).
| Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
| Flats | 821.8 | 320.4 |
| Villas | 266.0 | 83.3 |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 12.0 | 42.4 |
| Commercial | 123.9 | 97.3 |
| Total | 1,223.6 | 543.4 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1.22 billion
• Flats: AED 821.8 million (67.2%)
• Villas: AED 266.0 million (21.7%)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 12.0 million (1.0%)
• Commercial: AED 123.9 million (10.1%)
Off-plan activity remained the clear driver of the day, with flats accounting for more than two-thirds of the segment. Villas also delivered a strong contribution, while commercial transactions added meaningful depth to the off-plan market.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 543.4 million
• Flats: AED 320.4 million (59.0%)
• Villas: AED 83.3 million (15.3%)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 42.4 million (7.8%)
• Commercial: AED 97.3 million (17.9%)
Ready transactions were also led by flats, but the segment showed a more balanced spread than off-plan, with commercial assets and villas contributing a combined 33.2% of ready market value.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Dubai’s market closed April with another off-plan-led session, reflecting continued buyer appetite for new launches and future-delivery assets. The strength of flats across both off-plan and ready segments shows that apartment demand remains the core engine of liquidity, while commercial activity added a notable layer of diversity to the day’s performance.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
*We use only freehold transactions
