- April 27, 2026
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The Market Showed Strong Rebound With 20% Value Increase Over Last Week
Total trading reached AED 10.27 billion in Week 17, up from AED 8.55 billion last week, representing a 20.0% weekly increase. The number of transactions also rose from 4,506 to 4,650, an increase of 144 transactions, or 3.2%.
Off-plan activity remained the main driver, accounting for AED 7.14 billion, or 69.5% of total ex-land transaction value, while ready properties contributed AED 3.13 billion, or 30.5%. Separately, land transactions reached AED 6.62 billion, highlighting another major layer of market liquidity outside the ex-land property total.
| Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
| Flat | 4,720.4 | 2,059.4 |
| Villa | 1,399.6 | 558.4 |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 70.3 | 107.9 |
| Commercials | 946.8 | 404.0 |
| Total | 7,137.0 | 3,129.6 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 7.14 billion
Share of Weekly Total: 69.5%
| Sub-category | Value (AED millions) | % of Off-Plan |
| Flat | 4,720.4 | 66.1% |
| Villa | 1,399.6 | 19.6% |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 70.3 | 1.0% |
| Commercials | 946.8 | 13.3% |
Off-plan demand was led by flats, which remained the largest component of the segment at AED 4.72 billion. The notable shift this week was the strength in off-plan villas, which reached AED 1.40 billion, supported by major activity in Saih Shuaib 1, where the sale of 137 villas in Lunaya community pushed the area into second place among off-plan locations.
Transaction type analysis also shows that off-plan remains overwhelmingly sales-driven. Sales accounted for AED 6.93 billion, or 97.1% of off-plan value, while gifts contributed AED 202.3 million, or 2.8%. Mortgages were minimal at AED 2.7 million, representing less than 0.1% of the off-plan segment.
Top Performing Off-Plan Areas
| Area | Value (AED millions) | % of Off-Plan |
| Dubai Islands | 1,252.2 | 17.5% |
| Saih Shuaib 1 | 1,077.9 | 15.1% |
| Business Bay | 656.7 | 9.2% |
| Madinat Al Mataar | 323.5 | 4.5% |
| Jabal Ali First | 242.8 | 3.4% |
The top 10 off-plan areas generated AED 4.50 billion, equal to 63.0% of total off-plan value. Dubai Islands led the segment with AED 1.25 billion, followed by Saih Shuaib 1 at AED 1.08 billion, reflecting the impact of the Lunaya villa transactions.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 3.13 billion
Share of Weekly Total: 30.5%
| Sub-category | Value (AED millions) | % of Ready |
| Flat | 2,059.4 | 65.8% |
| Villa | 558.4 | 17.8% |
| Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 107.9 | 3.4% |
| Commercials | 404.0 | 12.9% |
Ready activity was also led by flats, which contributed AED 2.06 billion, or 65.8% of the ready segment. Villas followed with AED 558.4 million, while commercial properties added a sizeable AED 404.0 million, keeping the ready market broad-based across both residential and income-generating assets.
The transaction type mix in the ready market was more balanced than off-plan. Sales accounted for AED 1.47 billion, or 47.1% of ready value, while mortgages reached AED 1.37 billion, or 43.8%. Gifts contributed AED 283.6 million, or 9.1%. This indicates that ready transactions continue to reflect both end-user sales and refinancing or lending-backed activity.
Top Performing Ready Areas
| Area | Value (AED millions) | % of Ready |
| Business Bay | 333.3 | 10.6% |
| Barsha Heights | 265.0 | 8.5% |
| City Walk | 195.9 | 6.3% |
| Burj Khalifa | 178.4 | 5.7% |
| Jumeirah Village Circle | 152.3 | 4.9% |
The top 10 ready areas accounted for AED 1.61 billion, or 51.5% of ready property value. Business Bay ranked first with AED 333.3 million, followed by Barsha Heights at AED 265.0 million and City Walk at AED 195.9 million.
Transaction Type Analysis
| Transaction Type | Off-Plan | Ready | Total |
| Gifts | AED 202.3 million | AED 283.6 million | AED 485.9 million |
| Mortgage | AED 2.7 million | AED 1.37 billion | AED 1.37 billion |
| Sales | AED 6.93 billion | AED 1.47 billion | AED 8.41 billion |
Across the ex-land market, sales dominated with AED 8.41 billion, representing 81.9% of total transaction value. Mortgages accounted for AED 1.37 billion, or 13.4%, almost entirely concentrated in the ready market. Gifts made up AED 485.9 million, or 4.7%.
On the micro level
The highest off-plan flat transaction was recorded at The Residences at the Dubai Beach Edition at AED 117.7 million, while the highest off-plan villa transaction was at Terra Golf Collection for AED 21.1 million.
In the ready segment, the highest flat transaction was in City Walk at AED 26.0 million, while the highest villa transaction was in MBR District 1 at AED 50.0 million.
Weekly Comparison
| Metric | Last Week | This Week | Change |
| Total Value | AED 8.55 billion | AED 10.27 billion | +20.0% |
| Transactions | 4,506 | 4,650 | +3.2% |
| Average Transaction Value | AED 1.90 million | AED 2.21 million | +16.3% |
Market Insights & Outlook
Week 17 delivered a clear rebound in Dubai’s ex-land property market, with total value rising faster than transaction count. This suggests the increase was not just volume-led, but also supported by larger-ticket deals and stronger average transaction values.
Off plan continued to define the market, contributing nearly 70% of total ex-land value, with Dubai Islands, Saih Shuaib 1, and Business Bay driving much of the segment’s performance. The ready market remained healthy as well, supported by strong flat sales, sizeable mortgage activity, and continued liquidity in established locations such as Business Bay, Barsha Heights, City Walk, and Burj Khalifa.
Overall, the week points to a market where off-plan remains the primary growth engine, but ready assets continue to provide depth, financing activity, and high-value liquidity across Dubai’s mature communities.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included
