Dubai Real Estate Market Review 09-Apr-2026
A new report says Abu Dhabi investors are increasingly favouring completed, income-producing properties over speculative bets Dubai court terminates villa contract in Bosnia, orders firm to return Dhs244,000 Dubai’s Real Estate Court cancelled a Sarajevo villa sale after the developer failed to deliver and later failed to refund the buyer. The court ordered the company to repay Dhs244,000, plus 5% annual interest from the claim date, along with fees, expenses, and legal costs. Read the full article on Gulf Today Dubai real estate demand remains stable as core communities continue to attract strong interest Bayut data shows Dubai property seekers stayed active in March 2026, but with more deliberate, value-focused searches. Apartments led demand, especially in JVC, while villa interest centered on DAMAC Hills 2. The market appears resilient, with buyers recalibrating rather than retreating amid uncertainty. Read the full article on Economy Middle East Emirates NBD to offer home financing solutions for Sobha projects in Dubai Emirates NBD and Sobha Realty have partnered to offer tailored mortgages for Sobha’s off-plan Dubai projects. The tie-up aims to give eligible buyers earlier financing clarity, competitive rates, and a smoother approval process, supporting confidence in Dubai’s luxury housing market. Read the full article on Zawya Union Properties approves first dividend payout in more than a decade Union Properties approved its first dividend in 11 years, paying AED129 million, as stronger profits, cash reserves and shareholder turnout signalled improving investor confidence. The move marks a key milestone in the developer’s turnaround and its push into a new long-term growth phase. Read the full article on Arabian Business Dubai’s off-plan market ‘more selective now, but long-term confidence remains’ betterhomes says Dubai’s off-plan market remains strong but is becoming more selective, with buyers focusing on price, delivery certainty and long-term value. March activity slowed from February, pricing eased about 13%, and demand is shifting toward investors with five- to ten-year horizons. Read the full article on Zawya Cavendish Maxwell inks collaboration with International Real Estate Partners Cavendish Maxwell and IREP have partnered to offer integrated advisory, facilities management and asset optimisation services across the Middle East. The alliance targets governments, developers and large asset owners, aiming to reduce fragmentation, improve efficiency and support stronger long-term asset performance. Read the full article on Consultancy ME Sanzen begins Sukoon in Sharjah Sanzen has started construction on Sukoon, a AED1.5 billion wellness-focused villa and townhouse community in Sharjah. Phase 1 sold out on launch day, prices are locked for six months, and the 859-unit project is scheduled for handover in Q2 2029. Read the full article on Zawya Investors shifting to completed properties, says Driven A new report says Abu Dhabi investors are increasingly favouring completed, income-producing properties over speculative bets. Strong 2025 growth has carried into early 2026, but with more selective capital focused on asset quality, rental income, and long-term value in a maturing market. Read the full article on Gulf Daily News Almal confirms 23% completion at their sold-out development – the unexpected al Marjan Island Hotel & Residences Almal says construction at its sold-out Al Marjan Island project in Ras Al Khaimah is 23% complete and on track for 2027 handover. The developer says strong progress, premium pricing and demand linked to Wynn underline investor confidence in the emirate’s growing luxury tourism market. Read the full article on Zawya Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 8th of April 2026 On the 08-Apr-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.45 billion. Off plan dominated with AED 1.07 billion (73.4%), while Ready accounted for AED 386.5 million (26.6%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 945.5 294.1 Villas 91.1 59.0 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 0.6 8.3 Commercial 29.5 25.1 Total 1,066.7 386.5 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 1.07 billion Off-plan activity was overwhelmingly driven by flats, which captured nearly nine-tenths of the segment’s value, keeping the market firmly tilted toward apartment-led launches. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED 386.5 million Ready transactions were also led by flats, though villas and commercial assets contributed a more meaningful share here than in the off-plan market. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook Dubai’s 08 April trading pattern points to a market still heavily anchored by off-plan demand, particularly in the apartment segment. With 73.4% of total value coming from off-plan and 88.6% of that segment concentrated in flats, buyer appetite remains focused on relatively liquid, scalable residential product. Meanwhile, the Ready market provided a more balanced mix, with villas and commercial units taking a larger relative share, suggesting continued end-user and investor demand for completed assets alongside new launches. Data Source: Dubai Land Department *We use only freehold transactions
