- April 23, 2026
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- News&Media
Dubai rents 12.5% below March 2025 levels
Dubai’s real estate stability: Can buyers cancel contracts over regional conflict?
Dubai buyers trying to exit off-plan deals via force majeure face a high legal bar. Lawyers say current regional tensions do not qualify automatically; courts assess each case individually, with buyers needing strong proof that an unforeseeable event made performance impossible, not just harder or less attractive.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
Dubai real estate demand steady as 95% of 2026 homes already sold
The Dubai property market is showing continued strength, with the majority of homes due for delivery in 2026 already sold and more than 70 per cent of the emirate’s forward pipeline snapped up years ahead of completion.
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Dubai’s off-plan pipeline 71% sold through 2029 as demand stays ahead of supply
Dubai’s off-plan market shows strong forward demand: about 95% of 2026 completions are already sold, and over 71% of homes due by 2029 have buyers. Analysts say this supports market stability, reflecting sustained investor confidence, population growth, solid rents, and phased supply rollout.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
Cheval Collection Expands Middle East Footprint With Dubai Islands Project
Cheval Collection is entering branded residences with Cheval Residences Dubai Islands, a 99-unit beachfront project due in 2029. Partnering with AVENEW and Wadeen, it marks Cheval’s fifth Middle East property and targets demand for serviced, lifestyle-led homes from end users and long-term investors.
Read the full article on Construction Business News
Nakheel awards $144m Dubai Islands infrastructure contract
Nakheel awarded an AED527 million ($144 million) contract to build the infrastructure and utilities of Island B, or shore island, to Abu Dhabi-based Al Nasr Contracting Company, it said in a statement on Monday.
Read the full article on Arabian Gulf Business Insight
Palm Jebel Ali plot sells for Dhs323 million as Dubai realty market gains
Dubai’s market began the week strongly, led by a Dh323 million Palm Jebel Ali land sale that signals continued demand for premium waterfront assets. Total sales hit Dh1.76 billion, with mortgages at Dh505 million and gifts at Dh184 million, underscoring solid liquidity and investor confidence.
Read the full article on Gulf Business
Dubai rents 12.5% below March 2025 levels as leasing market becomes more competitive
Dubai rental market is becoming more competitive, with leasing transactions running 12.5 per cent below March 2025 levels and landlords increasingly having to adjust prices to secure tenants.
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Tiger Properties sets Sesilia Tower handover for April 20, unveils 2026 delivery pipeline
Tiger Properties will hand over Sesilia Tower in JVT on April 20, 2026. The 36-floor, 360-unit project is part of a wider 2026 delivery pipeline, with Alburs, Lilium, Altay, Renad, and Volga also scheduled, reinforcing the developer’s focus on timely completion and market expansion.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
AUM99 launches AUM 99 Residences in Dubailand
AUM99 has launched AUM 99 Residences in Dubailand, with about half the units sold soon after launch. The 186-unit project, due by end-2028, is targeting both local buyers and Canadian investors, reflecting continued confidence in Dubai’s mid-market residential sector.
Read the full article on Gulf News
Dubai’s rental market hits $8.8 billion in Q1 2026, shows strong stability
Dubai’s rental market remained stable in Q1 2026, with AED32.2 billion in contracts, strong renewal activity, and 25% fewer cancellations. Growth in brokerage and related licences points to a broader, more efficient real estate ecosystem supported by regulation, investor confidence, and balanced supply-demand conditions.
Read the full article on Economy Middle East
Dubai off-plan buyers to access mortgages earlier under new deal
Dubai Holding Real Estate and Emirates NBD will offer mortgages for off-plan homes at the booking stage across Meraas, Nakheel and Dubai Properties. The move gives buyers earlier financing clarity, supports affordability planning, and could strengthen confidence in Dubai’s already active off-plan market.
Read the full article on Gulf Business
Prestige One starts Dubai Sports City project handover
Prestige One has started handing over Vista in Dubai Sports City, adding to its delivery momentum after recently completing The Residence in JVC. With 20+ active projects, 2,500 units under construction, and AED500 million in new contract awards, the developer is accelerating its Dubai expansion.
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Amwaj Development unveils KAIA Beachfront Residences on Dubai Coast
Amwaj Development has launched KAIA, a 128-unit beachfront project on Dubai Islands focused on wellness-led coastal living. With smart-home features, family-oriented layouts, and strong city connectivity, the scheme targets end users and long-term investors seeking exposure to Dubai’s growing waterfront market.
Read the full article on Middle East Construction News
Object 1 enters Abu Dhabi market with the launch of A1LA Residence
Object 1 has entered Abu Dhabi with A1LA Residence, a 171-unit project on Al Reem Island due in Q4 2028. The launch signals the developer’s long-term commitment to the capital, backed by a wider waterfront land strategy and aimed at both end users and yield-focused investors.
Read the full article on Middle East Construction News
Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 20th of April 2026
On the 20-Apr-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 2.0 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.42 billion (70.9%), while Ready accounted for AED 582.7 million (29.1%).
| Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
| Flats | 1,197.3 | 265.0 |
| Villas | 60.8 | 131.5 |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| Commercial | 162.5 | 184.6 |
| Total | 1,421.8 | 582.7 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1.42 billion
• Flats: AED 1.20 billion (84.2%)
• Villas: AED 60.8 million (4.3%)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 1.2 million (0.1%)
• Commercial: AED 162.5 million (11.4%)
Off-plan activity was overwhelmingly driven by flats, which contributed more than four-fifths of the segment’s value, while commercial assets provided a notable secondary boost.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 582.7 million
• Flats: AED 265.0 million (45.5%)
• Villas: AED 131.5 million (22.6%)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 1.5 million (0.3%)
• Commercial: AED 184.6 million (31.7%)
Ready transactions were more balanced than off-plan, with flats leading the segment, but commercial properties capturing a sizable share and villas also making a meaningful contribution.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
The market opened the week with a solid AED 2.0 billion in transactions, led clearly by off-plan stock. The strength in off-plan flats points to continued demand for newly launched and in-construction inventory, while the relatively broader spread in the ready segment indicates that completed assets still attract capital across multiple categories. Overall, the data suggests a market where off-plan continues to set the pace, but ready transactions remain an important source of depth and diversification.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
*We use only freehold transactions
