Dubai's real estate sector recorded AED 15.61 billion ($4.3 billion) in total transactions between April 20 and 24, according to data from the Dubai Land Department. A $32 million apartment in Marsa Dubai was among the week's standout deals, underscoring the market's continued appetite for ultra-prime property.
Weekly Transaction Breakdown
Dubai real estate transactions for the week were driven primarily by sales activity. Sales deals led at AED 10.98 billion ($3 billion) across 3,075 recorded transactions. Mortgage activity added AED 3.3 billion ($899 million), while gift transactions during the same period were valued at AED 1.33 billion ($362 million).
The Week's Most Expensive Sales
Three high-value apartments stood out among the transactions logged on the Land Department's official records.
An apartment in Building C of Marsa Dubai sold for AED 117.7 million ($32 million), making it the most expensive single transaction of the week. An apartment in Aman Residences in Jumeirah Second followed at AED 70 million ($19.1 million). A unit in Solaya 6 at La Mer rounded out the top three, selling for AED 51.6 million ($14.1 million).
What the Numbers Signal
The week's figures reflect the broader momentum in Dubai's property market. Q1 2026 saw total real estate transactions surge 31% year-on-year to reach AED 252 billion, according to Dubai Land Department data. The week of April 20–24 — with 3,075 sales deals alone — is consistent with that trajectory, pointing to sustained institutional and investor confidence across both off-plan and ready segments.
