- April 23, 2026
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- News&Media
Dubai targets 27,000 SMEs by 2033 with new real estate partnership
Dubai SME and the Dubai Land Department (DLD) have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening the role of Emirati-owned small and medium enterprises within the emirate real estate sector, as property transactions reached AED252bn ($68.6bn) in the first quarter of 2026.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
UFC legend Khabib enters UAE real estate with $70m Dubai Islands project
Khabib Nurmagomedov has partnered with DIA Holding on LuzOra Residences, a $70m Dubai Islands project blending residences with hotel-style services. The development targets both investors and end-users, offers projected yields of 8–10%, has sold 38% of units, and is due for handover in August 2027.
Read the full article on Gulf Today
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris says Iran war pause won’t derail UAE property boom
Naguib Sawiris says the UAE property market is only pausing amid the Iran conflict and will resume booming. He announced a Dh30 billion expansion of Ora Developers’ Bayn project in Ghantoot, while citing strong long-term demand, investor confidence, and the UAE’s stability as key drivers.
Read the full article on The National
Dubai real estate posts $4.2bn resales, $1.25bn investor gains in March as rents rise 7%
The Dubai real estate market recorded AED15.39bn ($4.19bn) in resale transactions in March, delivering AED4.6bn ($1.25bn) in gains for long-term investors, as demand remained strong despite regional tensions.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
The patience principle: Why the best developers know when to wait
Dubai’s property market remains resilient in 2026, but developers are being urged to prioritise discipline, patience and preparation over speed. As buyers become more selective, success is expected to favour projects built on stronger research, coordination and long-term quality rather than rushed launches.
Read the full article on Gulf Business
UAE real estate market posts record sales as new governance rules take hold
The UAE property market started 2026 strongly, with record sales in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah despite regional tensions. Rising transaction values, strong leasing activity and tighter Abu Dhabi regulations boosted investor confidence, while luxury deals at the ultra-prime end showed continued demand from serious capital.
Read the full article on Economy Middle East
The consultant’s pivot: How Dubai’s real estate elite exchanged panic for diplomacy to secure a V-shaped recovery
Bayut and dubizzle data suggests the UAE property market stayed resilient during regional tensions, with no widespread price cuts and no panic selling. Buyer activity and platform users quickly rebounded, while brokers shifted to a more consultative, data-led approach that helped restore confidence and support a swift recovery.
Read the full article on Gulf News
Wasl Group launches Central Park at Wasl Gate to support community living and wellbeing
Wasl Group has opened Central Park at Wasl Gate in Jebel Ali, one of the largest residential community parks in Dubai. Spanning about 82,700 sqm, it offers sports, leisure and family spaces, and reflects the developer’s focus on wellbeing, sustainability and stronger community living.
Read the full article on Zawya
Prestige One Developments hands over two key projects and awards contracts worth Dh500m
Prestige One Developments has handed over Vista in Dubai Sports City and recently completed The Residence in JVC, highlighting its delivery momentum. With over 20 active projects, nearly 2,500 units under construction, and Dh500 million in new contract awards, the developer is continuing to expand across Dubai.
Read the full article on Gulf News
Dubai Holding Real Estate And Emirates NBD Partner On Off-Plan Mortgage Solutions
Dubai Holding Real Estate and Emirates NBD have partnered to offer integrated mortgage financing for off-plan homes across Meraas, Nakheel and Dubai Properties. The move aims to give buyers earlier affordability clarity and smoother financing, while supporting transparency and sustained growth in Dubai’s property market.
Read the full article on Construction Business News
Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 16th of April 2026
On the 16-Apr-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.52 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.10 billion (72.0%), while Ready accounted for AED 427.0 million (28.0%).
| Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
| Flats | 958.8 | 296.2 |
| Villas | 81.5 | 92.1 |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 5.3 | 6.7 |
| Commercial | 49.7 | 32.0 |
| Total | 1,095.3 | 427.0 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1.10 billion
• Flats: AED 958.8 million (87.5%)
• Villas: AED 81.5 million (7.4%)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 5.3 million (0.5%)
• Commercial: AED 49.7 million (4.5%)
Off-plan demand was overwhelmingly driven by flats, which captured nearly nine-tenths of the segment’s value, highlighting how strongly apartment-led launches continue to anchor Dubai’s primary market.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 427.0 million
• Flats: AED 296.2 million (69.4%)
• Villas: AED 92.1 million (21.6%)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 6.7 million (1.6%)
• Commercial: AED 32.0 million (7.5%)
The ready market was also led by flats, though with a more balanced mix than off-plan, as villas and commercial assets together contributed just under 30% of secondary-market value.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
The day’s performance points to a market still firmly tilted toward off-plan, with apartment product continuing to dominate both segments. That said, the ready market’s stronger villa weighting suggests underlying depth in completed family-oriented stock, helping keep the broader market mix more balanced than the off-plan figures alone would suggest.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
*We use only freehold transactions
