Dubai Market Pulse — April 2026
Monthly analysis of Dubai real estate transaction data, pricing trends, and market indicators. Data sourced from Dubai Land Department (DLD) official records.
This is the inaugural edition of Market Pulse. Data sections below show the template structure for monthly DLD data updates. Figures will be populated from official DLD transaction records as they become available.
Headline Statistics
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Total Transactions
vs prior month
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Total Value (AED bn)
vs prior month
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Avg Price per sq ft
vs prior month
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Off-plan Share
of total transactions
Transaction Volume
Transaction volume analysis tracks the total number of residential sales recorded by DLD, segmented by property type (apartment, villa, townhouse) and transaction type (ready, off-plan).
| Category | March 2026 | MoM Change | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments — Ready | — | — | — |
| Apartments — Off-plan | — | — | — |
| Villas — Ready | — | — | — |
| Villas — Off-plan | — | — | — |
| Total | — | — | — |
Price Trends
Average price per square foot by area, calculated from DLD-recorded transaction values. Trends track month-over-month and year-over-year price movements.
| Area | Avg Price/sqft (AED) | MoM | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marina | — | — | — |
| Downtown Dubai | — | — | — |
| Palm Jumeirah | — | — | — |
| JVC | — | — | — |
| Business Bay | — | — | — |
| Dubai Hills Estate | — | — | — |
| JBR | — | — | — |
| Al Furjan | — | — | — |
| Dubai Silicon Oasis | — | — | — |
| International City | — | — | — |
Top Areas by Transaction Volume
| Rank | Area | Transactions | Total Value (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | — |
| 2 | — | — | — |
| 3 | — | — | — |
| 4 | — | — | — |
| 5 | — | — | — |
| 6 | — | — | — |
| 7 | — | — | — |
| 8 | — | — | — |
| 9 | — | — | — |
| 10 | — | — | — |
Buyer Nationality Breakdown
Top buyer nationalities by transaction volume, based on DLD buyer registration data.
| Rank | Nationality | Share of Transactions | Change vs Prior Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | — | — |
| 2 | — | — | — |
| 3 | — | — | — |
| 4 | — | — | — |
| 5 | — | — | — |
Methodology
- Transaction data: Sourced from Dubai Land Department (DLD) official records via the Dubai REST API and public DLD data portal.
- Price per square foot: Calculated as transaction value divided by built-up area (BUA) as recorded in DLD transaction records.
- Rental data: Based on RERA Rental Index and Ejari registration data.
- Supplementary analysis: CBRE, JLL, and Knight Frank quarterly reports referenced for context and cross-validation.
- Exclusions: Commercial transactions, land plots, and bulk developer-to-developer transfers are excluded from residential analysis.
- Limitations: DLD data reflects registered transactions only. Pre-registration agreements and private sales not captured. Price per square foot varies significantly by floor, view, and condition — averages mask this variation.
FAQ
How often is Market Pulse updated?
Market Pulse is published monthly, typically within the first week of each month, using official DLD transaction data from the preceding month. Data is sourced directly from Dubai Land Department records and cross-referenced with industry reports from CBRE, JLL, and Knight Frank.
Where does Market Pulse data come from?
Primary data comes from Dubai Land Department (DLD) official transaction records. Supplementary data includes RERA rental indices, CBRE and JLL quarterly reports, and Central Bank mortgage statistics. All sources are cited in the methodology section.
Can I use Market Pulse data in my own analysis?
Yes, with attribution to PropertyWiki and a link back to the original Market Pulse article. The data is derived from public records but the analysis, commentary, and presentation are original work by PropertyWiki Team.
Published: April 1, 2026 | By PropertyWiki Team
Market Pulse is published monthly for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.