Dubai recorded its highest-ever monthly off-plan office sales value in April 2026, with transactions reaching AED 3 billion, according to Dubai Land Department data. The figure marks a sharp rebound from AED 1.3 billion recorded in March and continues a broader upward trend across the emirate’s commercial property sector.
The market registered 318 off-plan office transactions during the month, up from 182 in March, although still below the 414 deals recorded in January. Business Bay accounted for the majority of activity, generating approximately AED 2.8 billion in sales across 158 transactions, cementing its position as Dubai’s leading office investment hub.
Original article: Dubai records highest-ever monthly off-plan office sales at $817 million in April by Economy Middle East.
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Office Market Momentum Continues in 2026
Dubai’s office segment has maintained strong momentum since the start of the year. January set a then-record with AED 2.4 billion in off-plan office sales, followed by AED 2.7 billion in February before activity moderated in March.
Total off-plan office sales reached AED 9.4 billion during the first four months of 2026 across 1,269 transactions. The value already exceeds the AED 4.6 billion recorded during the whole of 2025 by 104 percent.
Transaction volumes have also accelerated significantly. The 1,269 deals completed between January and April represent around 90 percent of the 1,412 office transactions recorded across all of 2025, indicating sustained investor appetite despite more selective activity in some areas of the market.
Ready Office Transactions Also Increase
Dubai’s ready office market also posted gains in April, with sales reaching AED 296.3 million across 106 transactions, compared to AED 234.5 million from 84 deals in March.
However, activity remains below the stronger levels seen earlier in the year. February recorded AED 695.1 million in ready office sales from 265 transactions, while January reached AED 861.9 million across the same number of deals, suggesting investors continue to show a stronger preference for off-plan commercial assets amid ongoing supply and pricing dynamics.
Commercial Growth Supported by Wider Market Activity
The increase in office sales coincided with continued strength across Dubai’s wider real estate market. Total real estate transactions reached AED 68.56 billion in April, up more than 20 percent month-on-month.
The residential sector also recorded its highest monthly off-plan apartment sales value so far this year, totaling AED 19.7 billion from 8,812 transactions. This compares with AED 18 billion from 8,152 deals in March, AED 19.1 billion from 8,888 transactions in February, and AED 19.4 billion from 8,915 deals in January.
While activity has moderated in some ready asset categories, Dubai’s off-plan market continues to demonstrate resilience, particularly in prime commercial and residential segments where investor demand remains concentrated.
