Dubai Property Market Report: April 2026
Off-plan and ready residential sales from Dubai Land Department data · 1–30 April 2026
April 2026 at a glance
12,007 residential property sales worth AED 28.41B were registered with the Dubai Land Department between 1–30 April 2026. Off-plan sales made up 79% of the total (9,488 sales), with ready (existing) properties accounting for 2,519. Sales volume was up 2.6% compared with March. The median price was AED 1,863 per sq ft, and Dubai World Central recorded the most transactions (947).
Off-plan vs ready sales
| Type | Sales | Share | Value | Median price | Median AED/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-plan | 9,488 | 79% | AED 23.46B | AED 1.65M | 1,932 |
| Ready (existing) | 2,519 | 21% | AED 4.95B | AED 1.3M | 1,499 |
Monthly sales trend
Monthly residential sales, off-plan and ready, Jan 2026 to Apr 2026.
Off-plan: 10,692
Ready: 3,942
Median: AED 1,799/sq ft
Off-plan: 10,127
Ready: 4,144
Median: AED 1,772/sq ft
Off-plan: 9,092
Ready: 2,613
Median: AED 1,760/sq ft
Off-plan: 9,488
Ready: 2,519
Median: AED 1,863/sq ft
| Month | Off-plan | Ready | Total | Median AED/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 9,488 | 2,519 | 12,007 | 1,863 |
| Mar 2026 | 9,092 | 2,613 | 11,705 | 1,760 |
| Feb 2026 | 10,127 | 4,144 | 14,271 | 1,772 |
| Jan 2026 | 10,692 | 3,942 | 14,634 | 1,799 |
Top 10 areas by sales, April 2026
| # | Area | Sales | Off-plan | Median price | Median AED/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai World Central | 947 | 940 | AED 1.61M | 1,655 |
| 2 | Jumeirah Village Circle | 797 | 550 | AED 1.03M | 1,576 |
| 3 | Dubai Land Residence Complex | 737 | 690 | AED 995,023 | 1,504 |
| 4 | Palm Deira | 730 | 730 | AED 3.16M | 3,031 |
| 5 | Dubai Creek Harbour | 592 | 518 | AED 2.17M | 2,668 |
| 6 | DAMAC Lagoons | 573 | 573 | AED 775,000 | 1,892 |
| 7 | Jabal Ali First | 524 | 522 | AED 1.94M | 1,719 |
| 8 | Business Bay | 364 | 203 | AED 2.2M | 2,497 |
| 9 | Business Park | 363 | 357 | AED 2.52M | 3,419 |
| 10 | Majan | 317 | 281 | AED 1.1M | 1,589 |
Top 10 off-plan projects, April 2026
Ranked by off-plan sales registered with DLD.
| # | Project | Area | Sales | Median price | Median AED/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAMAC Lagoons - Valencia | DAMAC Lagoons | 522 | AED 770,000 | 1,901 |
| 2 | Creek Bay | Dubai Creek Harbour | 313 | AED 2.16M | 2,762 |
| 3 | Lunaya | Saih Shuaib 1 | 268 | AED 6.58M | 2,712 |
| 4 | Terra Woods | Dubai World Central | 236 | AED 1.71M | 2,189 |
| 5 | Sobha Central | Jabal Ali First | 232 | AED 2.1M | 3,200 |
| 6 | The Meriva Collection | Palm Deira | 229 | AED 3.47M | 3,407 |
| 7 | Creek Haven | Dubai Creek Harbour | 153 | AED 1.97M | 2,686 |
| 8 | Serenz by Danube | Jumeirah Village Circle | 146 | AED 1.19M | 2,262 |
| 9 | Golf Vale | Dubai World Central | 126 | AED 1.23M | 1,660 |
| 10 | THE EDIT at d3 | Business Park | 112 | AED 4.3M | 3,322 |
Prices by bedroom type
| Unit | Sales | Off-plan | Median price | Median AED/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,514 | 1,974 | AED 733,665 | 1,849 |
| 1 Bedroom | 4,941 | 3,995 | AED 1.38M | 1,771 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 2,871 | 2,252 | AED 2.47M | 1,944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 883 | 597 | AED 3.68M | 1,978 |
| 4 Bedrooms | 648 | 527 | AED 4.98M | 2,044 |
| 5+ Bedrooms | 150 | 143 | AED 4.16M | 1,948 |
Frequently asked questions
How many properties were sold in Dubai in April 2026?
DLD records show 12,007 residential sales worth AED 28.41B between 1–30 April 2026.
What share of Dubai property sales were off-plan in April 2026?
Off-plan sales were 79% of residential transactions (9,488 of 12,007), at a median of AED 1,932 per sq ft versus AED 1,499 per sq ft for ready properties.
Which Dubai area had the most off-plan sales in April 2026?
Dubai World Central led off-plan sales with 940 transactions at a median of AED 1,658 per sq ft.
Which off-plan project sold the most units in April 2026?
DAMAC Lagoons - Valencia in DAMAC Lagoons recorded 522 off-plan sales at a median price of AED 770,000.
What is the average (median) price per sq ft in Dubai in April 2026?
The median sale price across all residential transactions was AED 1,863 per sq ft, and the median transaction value was AED 1.61M. Medians are used instead of averages so that a few very large deals do not distort the figure.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are calculated by Direct Deal UAE from Dubai Land Department (DLD) sales transaction records. They cover residential sales of apartments, villas and hotel apartments, including off-plan pre-registrations and resales, and exclude land, commercial units, mortgages, gifts and leases.
Methodology and source
Figures are calculated by Direct Deal UAE (RERA ORN 43954) from Dubai Land Department (DLD) Real Estate Data, sales transactions. Included: residential sales registered between 1–30 April 2026 under the DLD procedures Sell - Pre Registration (off-plan), Sale, Delayed Sell and Sale On Payment Plan, for flats, hotel apartments and hotel rooms, and villas. Excluded: developer bulk registrations (Development Registration, Sell Development), lease-to-own contracts, land, commercial property, whole buildings, mortgages, gifts and leases. Each transaction is counted once, by its DLD transaction number. Areas are shown by community name. Prices are medians; price per sq ft is the sale value divided by the registered area. Month-on-month changes compare with March. You may quote these figures with a link to this page.
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