Dubai Real Estate Sales Transactions: 08 April 2026
Dubai Real Estate Transactions
08 April 2026
A total of 1,128 real estate transactions were registered in Dubai on Wednesday, 08 April 2026, with a combined value of AED 3,018,703,116. Activity remained concentrated in residential assets, with sales transactions accounting for the majority of both volume and value.
Off-plan properties led in transaction count, while total value distribution between off-plan and ready assets remained close. Freehold ownership continued to dominate overall registrations.
Six Senses Residences at Dubai Marina
Source: Building Arabia.
Sales Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts | 33 | 165,908,176 | 45,176,000 |
| Mortgage | 199 | 398,505,875 | 108,511,000 |
| Sales | 896 | 2,454,289,065 | 668,288,000 |
| Grand Total | 1128 | 3,018,703,116 | 821,975,000 |
Property Status
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 717 | 1,484,372,794 | 404,186,000 |
| Ready | 411 | 1,534,330,321 | 417,789,000 |
| Grand Total | 1128 | 3,018,703,116 | 821,975,000 |
Property Ownership
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 1068 | 2,950,182,151 | 803,317,000 |
| Non Free Hold | 60 | 68,520,964 | 18,658,000 |
| Grand Total | 1128 | 3,018,703,116 | 821,975,000 |
Property Usage
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 20 | 208,213,256 | 56,695,000 |
| Residential | 1108 | 2,810,489,859 | 765,280,000 |
| Grand Total | 1128 | 3,018,703,116 | 821,975,000 |
Property Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | 73 | 193,242,620 | 52,619,000 |
| Villa | 73 | 193,242,620 | 52,619,000 |
| Subtotal A) Building | 73 | 193,242,620 | 52,619,000 |
| B) Land | 119 | 1,086,665,767 | 295,893,000 |
| Airport | 3 | 12,120,619 | 3,300,000 |
| Commercial | 20 | 208,213,256 | 56,695,000 |
| General Use | 7 | 153,408,664 | 41,772,000 |
| Government Housing | 3 | 2,250,000 | 613,000 |
| Land | 2 | 15,834,722 | 4,312,000 |
| Residential | 43 | 151,041,315 | 41,128,000 |
| Residential / Residential Villa | 14 | 12,300,000 | 3,349,000 |
| Residential / Villas | 3 | 68,220,000 | 18,576,000 |
| Residential Flats | 8 | 150,383,612 | 40,949,000 |
| Other | 16 | 312,893,579 | 85,199,000 |
| Subtotal B) Land | 119 | 1,086,665,767 | 295,893,000 |
| C) Unit | 936 | 1,738,794,729 | 473,463,000 |
| Flat | 888 | 1,587,071,666 | 432,150,000 |
| Hotel Apartment | 5 | 8,837,040 | 2,406,000 |
| Hotel Rooms | 8 | 8,091,433 | 2,203,000 |
| Office | 25 | 78,908,078 | 21,486,000 |
| Shop | 10 | 55,886,511 | 15,218,000 |
| Subtotal C) Unit | 936 | 1,738,794,729 | 473,463,000 |
| Grand Total | 1128 | 3,018,703,116 | 821,975,000 |
Top 10 Localities by Value
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid | 21 | 323,406,893 | 88,062,000 |
| Al Khairan First | 89 | 254,835,070 | 69,390,000 |
| Um Suqaim First | 2 | 252,818,518 | 68,841,000 |
| BUSINESS BAY | 39 | 112,288,435 | 30,575,000 |
| Madinat Al Mataar | 59 | 103,240,599 | 28,112,000 |
| Zaabeel Second | 13 | 102,101,134 | 27,802,000 |
| DUBAI HILLS | 15 | 89,216,720 | 24,293,000 |
| JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE | 66 | 79,143,278 | 21,550,000 |
| Me'Aisem Second | 3 | 69,173,664 | 18,836,000 |
| Al Hebiah Fifth | 55 | 68,690,200 | 18,704,000 |
A total of 94 other localities recorded transactions, contributing a combined value of AED 1,563,788,605. Activity outside the top tier included areas such as Al Yelayiss 1, Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah, and Dubai Land Residence Complex.
Conclusion
Residential transactions continued to account for the majority of market activity, both in volume and value. Sales transactions remained the primary contributor to overall turnover.
The distribution between off-plan and ready property values stayed relatively balanced, despite higher off-plan transaction counts. Freehold assets maintained a dominant share of total registered value.
Disclaimer
This report is based on publicly available market transaction summaries and compiled data related to Dubai real estate activity for the stated period.
Figures are presented for informational purposes only and may vary from final official statistics published by the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
1 US Dollar = 3.6725 UAE Dirhams
This material does not constitute financial or investment advice. Real estate investments involve risk and readers should conduct independent research before making any investment decisions.