Dubai Real Estate Market Review 10-Apr-2026
- April 13, 2026
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UAE Central Bank: UAE economy set to grow 5.6% in 2026
Why Dubai property flipping is becoming trickier
Property flipping – the practice of buying a home to then resell it quickly for a profit – is becoming more difficult in Dubai.
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Al Habtoor Group announces $1.36bln new investment in Dubai real estate
Al Habtoor Group will invest over AED5 billion in Dubai real estate, starting with a premium commercial tower in Al Habtoor City on Sheikh Zayed Road. The project signals strong confidence in Dubai’s economy and marks the first step in a wider UAE expansion pipeline.
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Dubai’s real estate transactions surge 31% to reach $68.6bln in Q1 2026
Dubai’s real estate market remained strong in Q1 2026, with transactions reaching AED252 billion, up 31% year-on-year. Growth was supported by rising investment, more new investors, strong foreign and luxury demand, and continued confidence in Dubai’s stability, infrastructure, and long-term economic strategy.
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Dubai announces temporary regulatory relief to support DIFC firms
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has introduced temporary regulatory relief measures for firms operating in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), aiming to ease operational pressures while maintaining supervisory standards.
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Qatar real estate transactions grow 28.5 percent to $2.52 billion in Q1 2026
Qatar’s real estate market started 2026 strongly, with Q1 sales rising 28.5% year-on-year to QAR9.2 billion. Rental activity also improved, while March recorded QAR768.2 million in transactions, led by Doha, Al Rayyan, and Al Dhaayen, supported by regulatory reforms and steady demand.
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Ellington Properties to launch flagship sales experience centre at Uptown Dubai
DMCC announced Ellington Properties will open a 16,000 sq ft flagship sales centre at The Atrium in Uptown Dubai. The facility will combine an experience centre, sales hub, offices and show units, reinforcing Uptown Dubai’s appeal as an integrated lifestyle and investment destination.
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Sobha Realty to offer integrated home financing solutions for Dubai off-plan projects
Emirates NBD and Sobha Realty have partnered to offer tailored mortgage solutions for Dubai off-plan buyers. The deal aims to provide early financing clarity, competitive rates and faster approvals, making the buying process smoother while supporting more structured growth in Dubai’s property market.
Read the full article on Construction Week Online
Sharjah’s resilient economy drives growth in key sectors
Sharjah business groups said the emirate’s economy remains resilient, supported by flexible regulation, infrastructure investment and strong public-private coordination. They highlighted steady performance across food, real estate, hospitality, legal, industrial and used-car sectors, reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a sustainable and competitive business hub.
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Hudayriyat Island leads Abu Dhabi real estate sales, followed by Al Reem Island in Q1 2026
Hudayriyat Island led Abu Dhabi’s Q1 2026 real estate market with AED11.97 billion in sales, ahead of Al Reem Island at AED9.45 billion. Overall transactions surged 160.7% year-on-year to AED66 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence and demand for high-quality, integrated communities.
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UAE economy set to grow 5.6% in 2026: Central Bank report
The UAE economy grew 5.6% in 2025 and is expected to match that in 2026, driven by non-oil sectors. Strong trade, banking, real estate and tourism performance, alongside a fiscal surplus, highlighted the success of diversification and economic resilience.
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Arada hands over first homes at Vida Residences Aljada
Arada has handed over Sharjah’s first branded residences project, Vida Residences Aljada, marking the completion of 579 units within the Vida Aljada complex. The milestone lifts completed homes at Aljada above 8,800 and strengthens the megaproject’s premium lifestyle, hospitality and investment appeal.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 9th of April 2026
On the 09-Apr-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 2.09 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.64 billion (78.5%), while Ready accounted for AED 449.4 million (21.5%).
| Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
| Flats | 1,281.7 | 277.8 |
| Villas | 122.0 | 135.8 |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 10.2 | 10.8 |
| Commercial | 224.2 | 25.0 |
| Total | 1,638.1 | 449.4 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1.64 billion
- Flats: AED 1.28 billion (78.2%)
- Villas: AED 122.0 million (7.4%)
- Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 10.2 million (0.6%)
- Commercial: AED 224.2 million (13.7%)
Off-plan activity was overwhelmingly driven by flats, while commercial assets also made a meaningful contribution, underlining continued investor preference for scalable, pipeline-led stock.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 449.4 million
- Flats: AED 277.8 million (61.8%)
- Villas: AED 135.8 million (30.2%)
- Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 10.8 million (2.4%)
- Commercial: AED 25.0 million (5.6%)
Ready-market demand was more balanced than off-plan, with villas taking a relatively strong share, suggesting healthy appetite for immediately usable family-oriented stock alongside apartment demand.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
The day’s trading profile points to a market still firmly led by off-plan launches and absorption, with nearly four-fifths of value coming from that segment. At the same time, the ready market remained active enough to account for more than one-fifth of total value, with villas standing out as a notable support pillar. Overall, the mix suggests Dubai continues to attract both forward-looking capital into new supply and end-user or income-focused demand in completed stock.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
*We use only freehold transactions
