Dubai real estate sales hit AED48 billion in April 2026, with 14,000 deals

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Dubai real estate sales reached AED48 billion in April, with nearly 14,000 transactions highlighting strong market resilience and demand.

DUBAI: Dubai real estate sales continued to show strong momentum in April, reaching AED48 billion across 13,977 transactions. The sustained growth in Dubai real estate sales reflects investor confidence and steady demand across residential and commercial segments.

According to data from fäm Properties, transaction volumes rose by 3.5 percent compared to March, while overall sales value increased by 10.7 percent month on month. This upward trend highlights the market’s resilience despite ongoing global uncertainties.

The commercial segment recorded the highest growth, with 561 transactions valued at AED4 billion. This represents a 33.9 percent increase year on year and a 36.2 percent rise compared to March, signalling renewed interest in office and retail spaces.

Apartment sales remained the dominant segment, rising 6.5 percent month on month to 11,377 transactions worth AED24.1 billion. Plot sales also surged by 34.7 percent to 237 deals valued at AED6.6 billion. The average property price increased by 16.1 percent year on year to AED1,840 per square foot.

Data from DXBinteract showed that primary sales continued to lead the market, accounting for 10,563 transactions worth AED35.8 billion, compared to 3,414 resale deals valued at AED12.2 billion.

Dubai South emerged as the top-performing area for the second consecutive month, recording 1,171 transactions worth AED2.7 billion. Other high-performing locations included Jebel Ali First and Dubai Islands, reinforcing widespread activity across the emirate.

Dubai real estate sales also saw strong activity in the luxury segment, with high-value properties continuing to attract buyers. Overall, the April performance underscores Dubai’s position as a stable and attractive global property investment hub.

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