Dubai Real Estate Sales Transactions: 16-18 May 2026
Dubai Real Estate Sales Transactions Report
16–18 May 2026
Market Overview
Dubai real estate sales transactions registered 1,495 transactions totaling AED 5,813,152,835 (USD 1,582,533,720) between 16 and 18 May 2026. Sales transactions recorded the highest volume with 1,174 registrations valued at AED 2,551,050,052, while mortgage transactions represented the largest value segment at AED 2,614,428,215 across 196 transactions.
Off-Plan properties accounted for 996 transactions, while Ready properties recorded the larger value total at AED 4,152,544,352. Free Hold ownership represented the majority of registered activity with 1,459 transactions totaling AED 4,325,725,855.
Azizi Milan, Dubai
Source: Building Arabia.
Transactions by Sales Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts | 125 | 647,674,568 | 176,325,614 |
| Mortgage | 196 | 2,614,428,215 | 711,740,834 |
| Sales | 1174 | 2,551,050,052 | 694,467,272 |
| Grand Total | 1495 | 5,813,152,835 | 1,582,533,720 |
Transactions by Property Status
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 996 | 1,660,608,482 | 452,156,156 |
| Ready | 499 | 4,152,544,352 | 1,130,377,564 |
| Grand Total | 1495 | 5,813,152,835 | 1,582,533,720 |
Transactions by Property Ownership
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 1459 | 4,325,725,855 | 1,177,801,458 |
| Non Free Hold | 36 | 1,487,426,979 | 404,732,262 |
| Grand Total | 1495 | 5,813,152,835 | 1,582,533,720 |
Transactions by Property Usage
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 32 | 2,851,033,590 | 776,259,657 |
| Residential | 1463 | 2,962,119,245 | 806,274,063 |
| Grand Total | 1495 | 5,813,152,835 | 1,582,533,720 |
Transactions by Property Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | 74 | 346,584,629 | 94,375,664 |
| Villa | 74 | 346,584,629 | 94,375,664 |
| Subtotal A) Building | 74 | 346,584,629 | 94,375,664 |
| B) Land | 130 | 3,451,448,140 | 939,645,511 |
| Commercial | 29 | 2,459,395,709 | 669,567,245 |
| General Use | 4 | 69,131,203 | 18,823,336 |
| Government Housing | 2 | 4,320,000 | 1,176,311 |
| Hospital | 1 | 19,384,052 | 5,277,481 |
| Industrial | 3 | 391,637,881 | 106,632,439 |
| Land | 4 | 79,377,766 | 21,614,095 |
| Residential | 76 | 313,541,530 | 85,375,501 |
| Residential / Attached Villas | 2 | 3,590,000 | 977,536 |
| Residential / Residential Villa | 2 | 3,900,000 | 1,061,947 |
| Residential Flats | 2 | 13,280,000 | 3,615,385 |
| Other | 5 | 93,890,000 | 25,568,236 |
| Subtotal B) Land | 130 | 3,451,448,140 | 939,645,511 |
| C) Unit | 1291 | 2,015,120,066 | 548,512,545 |
| Flat | 1214 | 1,744,913,435 | 475,129,594 |
| Hotel Apartment | 18 | 28,120,149 | 7,653,547 |
| Hotel Rooms | 8 | 9,281,552 | 2,526,631 |
| Office | 34 | 160,054,869 | 43,578,590 |
| Shop | 17 | 72,750,061 | 19,624,183 |
| Subtotal C) Unit | 1291 | 2,015,120,066 | 548,512,545 |
| Grand Total | 1495 | 5,813,152,835 | 1,582,533,720 |
Top 10 Localities by Value
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK FIRST | 8 | 998,725,141 | 271,946,941 |
| MOTOR CITY | 11 | 837,506,564 | 228,048,078 |
| Saih Shuaib 3 | 2 | 384,052,028 | 104,575,093 |
| Dubai Investment Park Second | 7 | 350,979,982 | 95,569,090 |
| MAJAN | 372 | 241,829,487 | 65,847,369 |
| BUSINESS BAY | 76 | 225,404,655 | 61,348,442 |
| DUBAI HARBOUR | 48 | 219,000,173 | 59,632,450 |
| Madinat Al Mataar | 103 | 169,216,908 | 46,076,081 |
| PALM JUMEIRAH | 10 | 139,551,583 | 37,998,389 |
| DUBAI HILLS | 20 | 103,375,348 | 28,149,856 |
There were 105 other active localities during the reporting period, recording a combined transaction value of AED 1,243,510,966. Examples from the next highest localities include BURJ KHALIFA, Palm Deira, and EMIRATE LIVING.
Conclusion
Land transactions represented the largest value segment at AED 3,451,448,140 across 130 registrations, while Units generated the highest transaction count with 1,291 registrations led by Flat transactions totaling 1,214 entries.
DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK FIRST recorded the highest locality value during the period, while MAJAN registered the largest transaction volume among the top ten localities. Residential properties accounted for the majority of registered transactions, with commercial activity contributing substantial value through a limited number of transactions.
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.