Dubai Real Estate Sales Daily Report: December 9, 2025
Dubai Real Estate Sales Market Report – 9 December 2025
Daily Market Review
The Dubai real estate sales market concluded a high-value trading day on 9 December 2025, with transaction volumes exceeding AED 4.8 billion. The day’s activity underscores a market characterized by substantial land transactions and a decisive shift towards ready property acquisitions. Notably, the majority of value was concentrated in freehold areas, with residential sales dominating transaction count while commercial deals drove a significant portion of the overall value. The geographical spread reveals strong investor interest in both emerging master communities and established prime locations, reflecting a balanced and deep market.
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1. Daily Transaction Summary
| Metric | Total (AED) | Total (USD)* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Transactions | 1,063 | - |
| Total Sales Value | AED 4,844,809,749 | ~$1.32 Billion |
Note: USD conversion calculated at an approximate exchange rate of AED 3.67 = USD 1.
2. Breakdown by Transaction Type
| Transaction Type | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 861 | 3,108,179,383 | ~$847 Million |
| Mortgage | 179 | 1,658,074,352 | ~$452 Million |
| Gifts | 23 | 78,556,014 | ~$21 Million |
| Grand Total | 1,063 | 4,844,809,749 | ~$1.32 Billion |
Insight: Traditional sales constituted the bulk of transactions, but mortgage-based deals represented a substantial 34% of the day's total value, indicating significant financing activity within the market.
3. Breakdown by Property Status
| Property Status | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready | 472 | 3,428,525,249 | ~$934 Million |
| Off-Plan | 591 | 1,416,284,500 | ~$386 Million |
| Grand Total | 1,063 | 4,844,809,749 | ~$1.32 Billion |
Insight: Despite a higher number of off-plan transactions, the ready property segment captured over 70% of the day’s total value. This highlights a strong investor preference for completed, income-generating assets or immediate occupancy.
4. Breakdown by Freehold Designation
| Designation | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 1,009 | 4,030,881,417 | ~$1.10 Billion |
| Non Free Hold | 54 | 813,928,332 | ~$222 Million |
| Grand Total | 1,063 | 4,844,809,749 | ~$1.32 Billion |
Insight: Freehold properties overwhelmingly dominated the market, accounting for 95% of transactions and 83% of value. The non-freehold segment, while small in volume, still contributed a significant absolute value.
5. Breakdown by Primary Usage
| Usage | Count of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 1,015 | 3,071,648,461 | ~$837 Million |
| Commercial | 48 | 1,773,161,288 | ~$483 Million |
| Grand Total | 1,063 | 4,844,809,749 | ~$1.32 Billion |
Insight: Residential sales formed the core of market activity by volume. However, commercial transactions, though far fewer in number, commanded a premium, contributing over 36% of the total daily value and reflecting higher average ticket sizes.
6. Breakdown by Property Type
The following table presents the property type breakdown, with categories sorted in descending order of total value.
| Property Type | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | 124 | 2,637,931,283 | ~$719 Million |
| Commercial Land | 46 | 1,750,851,998 | ~$477 Million |
| Airport | 7 | 394,671,798 | ~$108 Million |
| Residential Land | 41 | 268,451,694 | ~$73 Million |
| All Other Land Types | 30 | 223,955,793 | ~$61 Million |
| Unit | 842 | 1,845,266,273 | ~$503 Million |
| Flat | 793 | 1,703,984,614 | ~$464 Million |
| Office | 29 | 95,503,127 | ~$26 Million |
| Shop | 11 | 29,375,632 | ~$8 Million |
| All Other Unit Types | 9 | 16,402,900 | ~$4.5 Million |
| Building | 97 | 361,612,193 | ~$99 Million |
| Grand Total | 1,063 | 4,844,809,749 | ~$1.32 Billion |
Insight: Land sales were the primary driver of value, accounting for more than half of the day's total. Within this category, commercial land plots generated the highest aggregate value. The "Unit" category, led by flats, accounted for the vast majority of transaction count.
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7. Breakdown by Locality (Top 10 by Value)
| Rank | Locality | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Jabal Ali | 619,893,000 | ~$169 Million |
| 2 | Al Barshaa South Third | 534,775,000 | ~$146 Million |
| 3 | Madinat Al Mataar | 472,261,820 | ~$129 Million |
| 4 | Business Bay | 278,540,346 | ~$76 Million |
| 5 | Dubai Investment Park Second | 158,871,938 | ~$43 Million |
| 6 | Jumeirah Village Circle | 146,606,014 | ~$40 Million |
| 7 | Palm Jumeirah | 136,857,088 | ~$37 Million |
| 8 | Sama Al Jadaf | 127,500,000 | ~$35 Million |
| 9 | Al Satwa | 122,432,024 | ~$33 Million |
| 10 | Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid | 106,812,893 | ~$29 Million |
Other Localities
The remaining 91 localities accounted for a combined sales value of AED 2,180,059,626 (~$594 Million). Notable activity was recorded in areas such as Burj Khalifa, Emirate Living, Dubai Hills, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Dubai Maritime City, demonstrating sustained investor interest across a diverse range of projects and established districts.
Insight: The top localities showcase a blend of emerging mega-projects (Palm Jabal Ali, Sama Al Jadaf), established premium addresses (Palm Jumeirah, Business Bay), and high-potential residential communities (Madinat Al Mataar, JVC). The presence of Al Barshaa South Third and Al Satwa in the top ten indicates significant high-value plot sales in those areas.
Disclaimer:
This report is based on publicly available data and Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction summaries as of the date mentioned in the title of this post.
Final and detailed figures from the DLD may vary upon official release.
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