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Month in Review - April 2026
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At Exclusive Links, our focus is not simply reporting statistics - it is helping buyers, sellers, and investors understand what the market is actually telling us, and where opportunities are beginning to emerge.
Dubai recorded 13,100 total residential transactions in April 2026, representing a modest recovery of 1.6% compared to March.
The standout story remains off-plan apartments:
This reinforces what we are seeing on the ground - investors continue to move towards:
At the same time, secondary market activity softened:
This reflects a market where buyers are becoming more selective and strategic, particularly during periods of geopolitical uncertainty.
One of the clearest themes emerging from April is the continued structural shift towards off-plan.
Approximately 80% of apartment transactions in April were off-plan, highlighting where investor confidence and market momentum currently sit.
Communities such as:
continue to see strong levels of activity, while developers are maintaining attractive incentives to support demand.
For buyers, this creates opportunity:
For sellers, however, today’s market requires more strategic pricing and stronger presentation, as buyers now have a wider range of off-plan alternatives available.
While March and April were quieter compared to the beginning of the year, the broader trajectory remains positive.
Year-to-date apartment sales value has already reached AED 98.2 billion, keeping the market on pace for another exceptionally strong year.
Importantly, the data also confirms that:
At Exclusive Links, we continue to guide clients through these changing market conditions with a balanced, experience-led approach - helping them identify where opportunity still exists within a more strategic and evolving market.
This is just a snapshot of the wider market picture.
👉 Download the Full April 2026 Market Report
Access deeper insights into transaction volumes, price movements, top-performing communities, developer activity, and emerging trends shaping Dubai’s property market.
Source: Dubai Land Department & Property Monitor – Exclusive Links April 2026 Spotlight Report
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