Dubai’s real estate market recorded AED 48 billion ($13.07 billion) in sales during April 2026, with transaction volumes reaching 13,977 deals, according to data from fäm Properties and DXBinteract.
The Monthly Numbers
Sales volumes increased 3.5 percent month-on-month while total value climbed 10.7 percent compared to March. The average price per square foot rose 16.1 percent year-on-year to AED 1,840.
Primary sales dominated activity, accounting for 10,563 transactions worth AED 35.8 billion, compared with 3,414 resale deals totalling AED 12.2 billion.
Segment Breakdown
Apartment sales reached 11,377 transactions valued at AED 24.1 billion, up 6.5 percent month-on-month. Commercial real estate led growth with 561 transactions worth AED 4 billion, up 33.9 percent year-on-year and 36.2 percent compared to March. Plot sales rose 34.7 percent to 237 deals worth AED 6.6 billion.
Properties priced between AED 1 million and AED 2 million accounted for the largest share of transactions at 34.7 percent, followed by units below AED 1 million at 23.3 percent. Homes above AED 5 million made up 11.81 percent of total sales.
Top Areas and Luxury Deals
Dubai South held its position as the top-performing area for the second consecutive month with 1,171 transactions worth AED 2.7 billion. Jebel Ali First, Al Barsha South Fourth, Wadi Al Safa 5, and Dubai Islands rounded out the top five locations by activity.
In the luxury segment, the most expensive apartment sold in April was priced at AED 171 million at Aman Residences Tower 2 in Jumeirah Second. Other high-value transactions included AED 122 million at Baccarat Residence in Downtown Dubai and AED 118 million at Marsa Dubai. The highest-priced villa sold for AED 76 million at Eden Hills.
What the Data Means
Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, said the performance reflects the market’s underlying strength, with steady demand across both residential and commercial segments.
He added that despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, Dubai continues to benefit from its reputation as a stable, transparent, and well-regulated investment environment. The continued dominance of primary sales points to long-term confidence in the emirate’s growth pipeline.
