- April 23, 2026
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Dubai property owners not willing to significantly reduce price
Dubai records $109m beachfront land deal as Jumeirah plots set for $1bn luxury development
Dubai has recorded one of its most significant private coastal land transactions, with three adjacent freehold plots along the Jumeirah coastline acquired for a combined AED400m ($109m), highlighting sustained demand for ultra-prime real estate assets.
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Stake to develop secondary transfer facility for UAE’s fractional real estate
Stake and ACE & Company are launching a secondary transfer facility in the UAE, letting investors trade fractional real estate shares before full asset sales. The move aims to boost liquidity, transparency, and confidence in Stake’s DIFC-based fractional property platform.
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This 40+ storey Dubai tower beat its deadline by 6 months
HRE Development has begun handovers at Skyhills Residences 1, a 40+ storey twin-tower project in Dubai Science Park, six months early. The milestone highlights the firm’s shift from contractor to developer, using in-house construction to speed delivery and support future pipeline growth.
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SkyHills milestone leads to executive honour with Premier Achievement Medal for Real Estate 2026 in Dubai
HRE Development chairman Mohamed Adib Hijazi received the Premier Achievement Medal for Real Estate 2026 for SkyHills’ execution efficiency. The award underscores growing emphasis on delivery discipline, planning precision, and timeline adherence as key drivers of investor confidence in Dubai’s property market.
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Deyaar Hands Over 1,436 Units Across Key Dubai Projects
Deyaar has handed over 1,436 units across Regalia, Jannat and Talia Residences in Dubai. The milestone reflects its focus on timely delivery, design quality and community-led development, while supporting Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan and the emirate’s long-term urban growth.
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Dubai property owners not willing to significantly reduce price, says report
A Christie’s Dubai survey found no signs of distressed selling, with most owners holding firm on prices despite softer conditions. At the same time, many investors are looking for discounted deals, increasingly favouring ready properties over off-plan as market sentiment remains resilient.
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Aldar, Mubadala acquire Masdar City asset ‘The Link’ for Dh654 million
Aldar and Mubadala have acquired The Link at Masdar City for Dh654 million, adding a fully leased, income-generating asset to their joint portfolio. The deal strengthens their exposure to Abu Dhabi’s sustainability, clean energy and innovation-focused real estate sectors.
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What’s Keeping Dubai’s Real Estate Projects On Track In A Shifting Market
As Dubai’s market becomes more selective, execution reliability is becoming a key differentiator for developers. DHG Properties says disciplined planning, financial control and operational coordination are what keep projects like Helvetia Residences on track, with the scheme now more than 90% complete.
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Arabian Acres’ AED 400mln land assembly signals investor confidence in the UAE real estate amid global geopolitical tensions
Arabian Acres has assembled three adjacent Jumeirah Coastline beachfront plots for AED400 million in one of Dubai’s biggest private coastal land deals. The 113,000 sq ft site is planned for three ultra-luxury villas with private beach and marina access, with projected GDV above AED1 billion.
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Dubai’s residential real estate pullback: Iran War & other factors weigh
Richard Paul, head of Professional Services at Savills Middle East, discusses spillover effects of the Iran War onto the Dubai property market. Though secondary residential property transactions declined in March at the onset of the conflict, he says that the drop has been measured, and that the city has still performed better than most global real estate markets.
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H&H, Aman break ground on luxury Dubai waterfront development
H&H and Aman have broken ground on Aman Dubai, a beachfront hotel and branded residences project within Dubai Peninsula. The scheme moves into delivery with enabling works completed, piling set for mid-Q2 2026, and strong investor demand already evident following its launch.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 21st of April 2026
On the 21-Apr-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1,288,590,201. Off-plan dominated with AED 932,629,041 (72.4%), while Ready accounted for AED 355,961,161 (27.6%).
| Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
| Flats | 760.6 | 239.7 |
| Villas | 84.9 | 59.5 |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 12.6 | 21.1 |
| Commercial | 74.5 | 35.7 |
| Total | 932.6 | 356.0 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 932,629,041
• Flats: AED 760,573,093 (81.6%)
• Villas: AED 84,923,029 (9.1%)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 12,601,905 (1.4%)
• Commercial: AED 74,531,014 (8.0%)
Off-plan activity remained the clear driver of the market, with flats overwhelmingly leading the segment and accounting for more than four-fifths of all off-plan value.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 355,961,161
• Flats: AED 239,704,209 (67.3%)
• Villas: AED 59,489,216 (16.7%)
• Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 21,080,400 (5.9%)
• Commercial: AED 35,687,335 (10.0%)
The ready segment was also led by flats, though the mix was more balanced than off-plan, with villas, commercial assets and hotel apartments all making meaningful contributions.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Dubai’s AED 1.29 billion market on 21 April was shaped mainly by off-plan demand, which captured nearly three-quarters of total value. The dominance of flats across both segments points to continued end-user and investor preference for apartment product, while the stronger relative contribution from villas, hotel apartments and commercial assets in the ready market suggests buyers are still selectively pursuing diversified opportunities in completed stock.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
*We use only freehold transactions
