Dubai Real Estate Sales Transactions: 05 May 2026
Dubai Real Estate Registry Report – Sales Transactions
Transaction Date: 05 May 2026
Total Transactions: 887
Total Value: AED 3,181,703,276
A total of 887 sales transactions were registered on 05 May 2026, with a combined value of AED 3.18 billion. Sales transactions accounted for the majority of activity, while mortgages and gifts represented a smaller share of the total.
Off-plan properties led both in volume and value, exceeding ready transactions across the board. Residential usage dominated the market, and freehold ownership accounted for the majority of recorded value.
Edgewater Residences at Dubai Islands
Source: Building Arabia.
Transactions by Sales Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts | 42 | 173,562,937 | 47,259,442 |
| Mortgage | 146 | 354,836,921 | 96,617,657 |
| Sales | 699 | 2,653,303,417 | 722,378,813 |
| Grand Total | 887 | 3,181,703,276 | 866,255,912 |
Transactions by Property Status
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 517 | 1,923,269,689 | 523,689,961 |
| Ready | 370 | 1,258,433,586 | 342,565,951 |
| Grand Total | 887 | 3,181,703,276 | 866,255,912 |
Transactions by Property Ownership
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 808 | 3,003,314,011 | 817,758,796 |
| Non Free Hold | 79 | 178,389,264 | 48,569,946 |
| Grand Total | 887 | 3,181,703,276 | 866,255,912 |
Transactions by Property Usage
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 13 | 298,232,776 | 81,204,632 |
| Residential | 874 | 2,883,470,500 | 785,051,280 |
| Grand Total | 887 | 3,181,703,276 | 866,255,912 |
Transactions by Property Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | 62 | 206,565,615 | 56,242,488 |
| Villa | 62 | 206,565,615 | 56,242,488 |
| B) Land | 97 | 735,623,591 | 200,315,509 |
| Commercial | 8 | 181,346,912 | 49,377,811 |
| General Use | 1 | 16,209,648 | 4,413,491 |
| Government Housing | 1 | 800,000 | 217,835 |
| Industrial | 5 | 116,885,864 | 31,827,238 |
| Land | 3 | 66,347,700 | 18,065,559 |
| Residential | 62 | 303,316,588 | 82,585,426 |
| Residential / Attached Villas | 1 | 1,502,000 | 408,996 |
| Residential / Residential Villa | 7 | 8,644,979 | 2,353,967 |
| Residential Flats | 1 | 24,870,481 | 6,771,779 |
| Villa | 1 | 3,240,000 | 882,233 |
| Other | 7 | 12,459,420 | 3,392,468 |
| C) Unit | 728 | 2,239,514,069 | 609,779,742 |
| Flat | 640 | 1,096,991,398 | 298,655,149 |
| Hotel Apartment | 22 | 29,820,368 | 8,119,356 |
| Hotel Rooms | 8 | 7,170,750 | 1,952,525 |
| Office | 48 | 1,069,997,475 | 291,326,828 |
| Shop | 10 | 35,534,078 | 9,675,486 |
| Grand Total | 887 | 3,181,703,276 | 866,255,912 |
Top 10 Localities by Value
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS BAY | 52 | 1,070,309,009 | 291,411,691 |
| Madinat Al Mataar | 27 | 104,141,728 | 28,355,838 |
| DUBAI INDUSTRIAL CITY | 10 | 102,720,664 | 27,971,810 |
| PALM JUMEIRAH | 10 | 101,159,598 | 27,545,616 |
| PALM DEIRA | 23 | 98,384,330 | 26,789,073 |
| DUBAI WATER CANAL | 3 | 97,233,910 | 26,476,524 |
| Me'Aisem First | 13 | 83,651,590 | 22,777,031 |
| Mankhool | 1 | 73,000,000 | 19,877,462 |
| Jabal Ali First | 33 | 57,797,174 | 15,738,341 |
| DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX | 64 | 55,445,729 | 15,097,369 |
A further 101 other localities recorded transactions on this date, with a combined value of AED 1,337,859,544 (USD 364,443,221). Examples from the next highest areas include JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE, Dubai Investment Park First, and MAJAN.
Conclusion
Transaction activity was concentrated in off-plan residential assets, supported by a high volume of unit sales. Land transactions contributed significantly to total value despite a lower transaction count.
At the locality level, BUSINESS BAY accounted for the largest share of value, with the remaining activity distributed across a broad range of areas.
Disclaimer
This report is based on publicly available market transaction summaries and compiled data related to Dubai real estate activity for the stated period.
Figures are presented for informational purposes only and may vary from final official statistics published by the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
1 US Dollar = 3.6725 UAE Dirhams
This material does not constitute financial or investment advice. Real estate investments involve risk and readers should conduct independent research before making any investment decisions.