- April 22, 2026
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The total real estate transactions in Dubai for Week 51 was AED 10.0 billion and 4,721 transactions. Off-Plan contributed 67.2% or 6.7 billion, while Ready properties contributed 32.8% or 3.3 billion.
Total trading in Week 51 reached AED 10.0B across 4,721 transactions. Off-Plan dominated with AED 6.7B (67.2%), while Ready accounted for AED 3.3B (32.8%). Versus last week (AED 11.0B, 4,793 transactions), value traded eased by AED 1.0B (-9.3%) and transactions dipped by 72 (-1.5%).
| Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
| Flat | 4,993.6 | 2,194.8 |
| Villa | 1,262.9 | 677.9 |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 39.0 | 120.4 |
| Commercials | 394.5 | 274.3 |
| Total | 6,690.0 | 3,267.4 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 6.7B
Share of Weekly Total: 67.2%
| Sub-Category | Value | % of Off-Plan |
| Flat | AED 5.0B | 74.6% |
| Villa | AED 1.3B | 18.9% |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | AED 39.0M | 0.6% |
| Commercials | AED 394.5M | 5.9% |
Off-plan activity was flat-led, with villas providing a meaningful secondary pillar, while hotel apartments remained marginal by value.
Top Performing Off-Plan Areas
Top 10 areas captured AED 3.7B (≈55.7% of Off-Plan value).
| Area | Value (AED millions) | % of Off-Plan |
| DIP Second | 1,026.2 | 15.3% |
| Business Bay | 516.2 | 7.7% |
| Palm Deira | 444.3 | 6.6% |
| Jumeirah Village Circle | 343.8 | 5.1% |
| Dubai Maritime City | 289.9 | 4.3% |
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 3.3B
Share of Weekly Total: 32.8%
| Sub-Category | Value | % of Ready |
| Flat | AED 2.2B | 67.2% |
| Villa | AED 677.9M | 20.7% |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | AED 120.4M | 3.7% |
| Commercials | AED 274.3M | 8.4% |
Ready demand was also apartment-heavy but showed a stronger relative presence of commercial compared with off-plan, alongside a solid villa share.
Top Performing Ready Areas
Top 10 areas captured AED 1.7B (≈52.3% of Ready value).
| Area | Value (AED millions) | % of Ready |
| Business Bay | 327.3 | 10.0% |
| Burj Khalifa | 231.6 | 7.1% |
| Palm Jumeirah | 219.4 | 6.7% |
| Jumeirah Village Circle | 202.4 | 6.2% |
| Dubai Marina | 196.8 | 6.0% |
On the Micro Level
Weekly Comparison
| Metric | Last Week | This Week | Change |
| Total Volume | AED 11.0B | AED 10.0B | −AED 1.0B (-9.3%) |
| Transactions | 4,793 | 4,721 | -72 (-1.5%) |
Market Insights & Outlook
This week’s pullback looks value-led rather than volume-led: transactions softened slightly, but total value fell more noticeably, often a sign that fewer mega-deals (or fewer high-ticket villa/prime transfers) cleared compared with the prior week. Structurally, the market remains off-plan-driven (67.2% of value), with flats anchoring both segments (74.6% of off-plan; 67.2% of ready). Area concentration stayed high: off-plan value was heavily centered in DIP Second and Business Bay, while ready activity clustered around Business Bay, Burj Khalifa, and prime coastal communities, suggesting ongoing preference for liquidity, recognizable locations, and projects with strong resale depth.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
