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Dubai’s real estate market opened April 2026 with a powerful statement. On the first trading day of the month, total property transactions reached approximately AED 4.53 billion across all categories, with direct sales accounting for AED 2.68 billion through 700 deals. The day was highlighted by three landmark transactions: a billion-dirham land sale and two luxury apartments each worth AED 47 million – confirming that investor confidence remains robust despite ongoing regional tensions.

Sales Breakdown: Off-Plan Continues Its Dominance

According to Dubai REST data from the Dubai Land Department, the 700 sales transactions comprised 631 residential unit sales, 27 building sales, and 42 land transactions. Off-plan properties led once again with approximately AED 1.97 billion through 551 deals (532 residential units and 19 buildings), while ready property sales contributed AED 713.51 million via 149 transactions. Sales represented 59% of total daily transaction value. Record Deal: AED 1 Billion Land Sale at Royal Amwaj The day’s standout transaction was the sale of a commercial-use land plot at the Royal Amwaj project on Palm Jumeirah for over AED 1 billion. The plot spans more than 858,645 sq ft (approximately 79,770 sqm) at a price of AED 1,166 per sq ft – one of the largest single land transactions recorded this year.

Luxury Apartment Sales at One Casa, Dubai Water Canal

Two luxury apartments in the One Casa project on Dubai Water Canal were sold for a combined AED 94 million. The first apartment spans 10,714 sq ft at AED 4,387 per sq ft (AED 47 million total), while the second covers 10,528 sq ft at AED 4,464 per sq ft (also AED 47 million). These transactions reinforce continued demand for super-prime waterfront residences in Dubai’s most exclusive canal-side locations.

Mortgage and Gift Transactions

Mortgage activity recorded 150 transactions worth AED 632.09 million, while gift transfers reached approximately AED 1.23 billion across 36 transactions. Mortgages represented 14% of total daily value, and gifts accounted for 27%.

What This Means for Investors

A AED 4.53 billion opening day for April confirms that Dubai’s property market maintains deep liquidity and structural demand. The dominance of off-plan sales (73% of volume) signals strong forward confidence, while the billion-dirham land transaction on Palm Jumeirah indicates that major developers and institutional investors continue to deploy capital in prime locations. For investors, well-located assets in waterfront and canal-side communities remain among the most sought-after opportunities in the market.