Dubai Real Estate Sales Transactions MTD 01 - 10 May 2026
Dubai Real Estate Sales Transactions Report
MTD: 1 – 10 May 2026
Dubai real estate sales registrations reached 4,508 transactions between 1 and 10 May 2026, with a declared total value of AED 15,149,728,348, (USD 4,125,181,306).
Sales transactions accounted for 3,358 registrations valued at AED 10.55 billion. Ready properties generated the higher aggregate value, while Off-Plan transactions led in transaction count. Residential usage represented the majority of market activity with 4,419 transactions.
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Transactions by Sales Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts | 284 | 2,279,949,930 | 620,816,863 |
| Mortgage | 866 | 2,315,213,375 | 630,411,811 |
| Sales | 3358 | 10,554,565,043 | 2,873,952,632 |
| Grand Total | 4508 | 15,149,728,348 | 4,125,181,306 |
Transactions by Property Status
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 2457 | 6,596,108,487 | 1,796,081,276 |
| Ready | 2051 | 8,553,619,862 | 2,329,100,030 |
| Grand Total | 4508 | 15,149,728,348 | 4,125,181,306 |
Transactions by Property Ownership
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 4194 | 13,457,725,396 | 3,664,458,923 |
| Non Free Hold | 314 | 1,692,002,952 | 460,722,383 |
| Grand Total | 4508 | 15,149,728,348 | 4,125,181,306 |
Transactions by Property Usage
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 89 | 3,076,468,867 | 837,704,252 |
| Residential | 4419 | 12,073,259,481 | 3,287,477,054 |
| Grand Total | 4508 | 15,149,728,348 | 4,125,181,306 |
Transactions by Property Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | |||
| Villa | 396 | 1,786,693,503 | 486,506,059 |
| Subtotal A) Building | 396 | 1,786,693,503 | 486,506,059 |
| B) Land | |||
| Airport | 4 | 35,880,000 | 9,769,910 |
| Commercial | 75 | 2,568,387,843 | 699,356,798 |
| Commercial / Offices / Residential | 1 | 19,239,772 | 5,238,875 |
| General Use | 9 | 142,647,142 | 38,814,743 |
| Government Housing | 5 | 134,493,205 | 36,621,703 |
| Industrial | 11 | 339,081,024 | 92,329,755 |
| Labor Camp | 1 | 20,000,000 | 5,446,185 |
| Land | 10 | 170,522,830 | 46,432,357 |
| Residential | 243 | 1,492,115,348 | 406,290,088 |
| Residential / Attached Villas | 1 | 1,502,000 | 409,035 |
| Residential / Residential Villa | 27 | 38,164,979 | 10,392,103 |
| Residential / Villas | 2 | 37,752,000 | 10,279,646 |
| Residential Flats | 5 | 70,220,481 | 19,121,983 |
| Sports Club | 2 | 149,000,000 | 40,571,818 |
| Villa | 11 | 197,254,409 | 53,711,207 |
| Other | 44 | 185,732,727 | 50,539,531 |
| Subtotal B) Land | 451 | 5,601,993,759 | 1,525,389,723 |
| C) Unit | |||
| Flat | 3343 | 5,942,870,342 | 1,618,208,401 |
| Hotel Apartment | 116 | 168,491,773 | 45,882,035 |
| Hotel Rooms | 35 | 33,770,408 | 9,195,482 |
| Office | 115 | 1,471,319,124 | 400,631,076 |
| Shop | 49 | 130,088,039 | 35,422,203 |
| Show Rooms | 1 | 5,801,400 | 1,579,687 |
| Warehouse | 2 | 8,700,000 | 2,369,094 |
| Subtotal C) Unit | 3661 | 7,761,041,086 | 2,113,285,524 |
| Grand Total | 4508 | 15,149,728,348 | 4,125,181,306 |
Top 10 Localities by Transaction Value
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS BAY | 233 | 1,647,568,570 | 448,623,164 |
| Al Satwa | 86 | 999,685,153 | 272,208,346 |
| Saih Shuaib 1 | 63 | 556,997,100 | 151,666,989 |
| PALM JUMEIRAH | 53 | 550,118,198 | 149,793,927 |
| Marsa Dubai | 13 | 472,400,643 | 128,631,902 |
| JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE | 320 | 435,202,697 | 118,516,731 |
| Palm Deira | 114 | 426,822,310 | 116,234,803 |
| Wadi Al Safa 3 | 42 | 372,949,934 | 101,552,058 |
| Madinat Al Mataar | 175 | 333,751,086 | 90,885,251 |
| DUBAI INDUSTRIAL CITY | 30 | 314,089,649 | 85,524,751 |
There were 145 other active localities during the reporting period with a combined transaction value of AED 9,039,142,008. Examples from the next highest-value areas included DUBAI WATER CANAL, HORIZON, and BURJ KHALIFA.
Conclusion
Unit transactions represented the largest share of activity with 3,661 registrations valued at AED 7.76 billion. Flats accounted for 3,343 transactions within the category, while office transactions generated AED 1.47 billion in registered value.
Among localities, BUSINESS BAY recorded the highest total value during the period, followed by Al Satwa and Saih Shuaib 1. Free Hold properties accounted for the majority of registered transactions and value across the reporting window.
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.
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