Dubai Real Estate Sales Market Report 13 January 2026
Dubai Real Estate Sales Report
13 January 2026
Market Review
Dubai’s real estate market recorded 962 transactions on 13 January 2026, with a total traded value of AED 3.15 billion, confirming a strong start to the year. Activity was broad-based, with transaction value distributed almost evenly between off-plan and ready properties, highlighting balanced demand across investment horizons.
Outright sales dominated the day, accounting for nearly 88% of total value, while mortgage-backed transactions remained active. Residential assets continued to underpin market performance, representing more than 93% of total traded value, while freehold properties overwhelmingly led ownership structures.
Geographically, transaction value was concentrated in a mix of commercial hubs, premium waterfront locations, and large residential communities, underscoring the depth and diversity of demand across Dubai’s sub-markets.
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Sales by Transaction Type
| Transaction Type | Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 774 | 2,755,289,052 | 750,350,000 |
| Mortgage | 161 | 342,672,123 | 93,320,000 |
| Gifts | 27 | 48,320,015 | 13,160,000 |
| Total | 962 | 3,146,281,191 | 856,770,000 |
Property Status
| Status | Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 503 | 1,556,947,100 | 423,870,000 |
| Ready | 459 | 1,589,334,091 | 432,740,000 |
| Total | 962 | 3,146,281,191 | 856,770,000 |
Ownership Type
| Ownership | Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold | 913 | 3,005,651,635 | 818,430,000 |
| Non-Freehold | 49 | 140,629,556 | 38,290,000 |
| Total | 962 | 3,146,281,191 | 856,770,000 |
Property Usage
| Usage | Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 947 | 2,947,739,101 | 802,680,000 |
| Commercial | 15 | 198,542,090 | 54,070,000 |
| Total | 962 | 3,146,281,191 | 856,770,000 |
Property Type Breakdown
Property Type Breakdown
| Property Type | Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building | |||
| Villa (Building) | 117 | 449,342,506 | 122,360,000 |
| Land | |||
| Airport | 1 | 4,060,000 | 1,105,000 |
| Commercial (Land) | 15 | 198,542,090 | 54,070,000 |
| General Use | 2 | 54,679,776 | 14,890,000 |
| Government Housing | 9 | 10,431,742 | 2,840,000 |
| Land (Unspecified) | 2 | 5,900,000 | 1,610,000 |
| Residential (Land) | 54 | 319,542,635 | 87,020,000 |
| Residential / Villas | 1 | 25,500,000 | 6,940,000 |
| Residential Flats | 2 | 91,500,000 | 24,930,000 |
| Villa (Land) | 1 | 12,600,000 | 3,430,000 |
| Other (Land) | 32 | 140,696,201 | 38,310,000 |
| Unit | |||
| Flat (Unit) | 653 | 1,370,298,434 | 373,170,000 |
| Hotel Apartment | 16 | 42,137,211 | 11,470,000 |
| Hotel Rooms | 7 | 7,505,466 | 2,040,000 |
| Office | 42 | 338,777,364 | 92,260,000 |
| Shop | 8 | 74,767,766 | 20,360,000 |
| Grand Total | 962 | 3,146,281,191 | $856,770,000 |
Key contributors within unit transactions included residential apartments, which accounted for the majority of volume, and office units, which represented a meaningful share of commercial value.
Top 10 Localities by Transaction Value
| Rank | Locality | Value (AED) | Value (USD)* | Transactions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Bay | 340,086,155 | 92,620,000 | 61 |
| 2 | Al Yelayiss 1 | 207,258,000 | 56,440,000 | 60 |
| 3 | Al Khairan First | 166,438,732 | 45,330,000 | 52 |
| 4 | La Mer | 132,403,000 | 36,060,000 | 5 |
| 5 | Dubai Investment Park Second | 124,402,432 | 33,880,000 | 23 |
| 6 | Palm Jumeirah | 114,956,974 | 31,310,000 | 12 |
| 7 | Sama Al Jadaf | 114,768,998 | 31,250,000 | 4 |
| 8 | Madinat Al Mataar | 99,397,364 | 27,070,000 | 46 |
| 9 | Palm Deira | 98,859,827 | 26,920,000 | 31 |
| 10 | Burj Khalifa | 97,384,950 | 26,520,000 | 27 |
Other Active Areas
Beyond the top performers, notable activity was recorded in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Land Residence Complex, Dubai Hills, Dubai Marina, Al Furjan, Damac Hills, Dubai Creek Harbour, Arjan, Silicon Oasis, Town Square, Motor City, and EMAAR South, reflecting sustained transactional depth across both established and emerging districts.
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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.
1 US Dollar = 3.6725 UAE Dirhams
This report is merely informative, and all investments come with risk. You are responsible for your decisions.