Dubai Real Estate Sales Market Report 14 January 2026
Dubai Real Estate Sales Report
Date: 14 January 2026
Total Transactions: 1,210
Total Transaction Value: AED 3,770,996,192 (USD 1,026,776,187)
Market Review
Dubai’s real estate market recorded a solid transactional performance on 14 January 2026, with total sales exceeding AED 3.77 billion across 1,210 transactions. Activity was well distributed across asset classes, with residential properties continuing to dominate volumes, while land transactions accounted for the largest share of aggregate value.
Ready properties represented the majority of transaction value, reflecting sustained demand for immediately usable assets, particularly in established communities. Off-plan activity remained meaningful, signaling continued confidence in the medium- to long-term development pipeline.
Freehold properties overwhelmingly dominated the market, reinforcing Dubai’s appeal to both international and regional investors. While residential assets formed the backbone of the market, a limited number of high-value commercial and land transactions had a material impact on total deal value. Geographically, transaction value was concentrated in a small number of master-planned areas, while transaction volume was spread across a wide range of mid- and emerging communities.
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1. Transactions by Sales Type
| Sales Type | Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 840 | 2,935,334,632 | 799,291,520 |
| Mortgage | 335 | 634,735,676 | 172,838,784 |
| Gifts | 35 | 200,925,883 | 54,645,883 |
| Total | 1,210 | 3,770,996,192 | 1,026,776,187 |
2. Transactions by Property Status
| Property Status | Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready | 661 | 2,472,937,230 | 673,380,908 |
| Off-Plan | 549 | 1,298,058,961 | 353,395,279 |
| Total | 1,210 | 3,770,996,192 | 1,026,776,187 |
3. Transactions by Ownership Type
| Ownership Type | Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold | 1,173 | 3,563,578,858 | 970,297,925 |
| Non-Freehold | 37 | 207,417,334 | 56,478,262 |
| Total | 1,210 | 3,770,996,192 | 1,026,776,187 |
4. Transactions by Property Usage
| Usage | Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 1,194 | 3,409,487,298 | 928,337,281 |
| Commercial | 16 | 361,508,894 | 98,438,906 |
| Total | 1,210 | 3,770,996,192 | 1,026,776,187 |
5. Transactions by Property Type
| Property Type | Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land (Total) | 137 | 1,596,643,315 | 434,756,426 |
| Residential / Villas | 32 | 737,770,000 | 200,915,171 |
| Commercial | 12 | 280,856,466 | 76,457,215 |
| Industrial | 3 | 75,200,000 | 20,476,600 |
| Airport | 5 | 17,150,000 | 4,669,845 |
| General Use | 3 | 23,450,675 | 6,385,491 |
| Residential Flats | 1 | 24,000,000 | 6,535,200 |
| Other Land Categories | 78 | 438,216,174 | 119,316,904 |
| Units (Total) | 971 | 1,791,139,926 | 487,630,427 |
| Flats | 842 | 1,480,827,245 | 403,229,259 |
| Shops | 72 | 172,942,188 | 47,092,298 |
| Offices | 44 | 125,273,335 | 34,111,929 |
| Hotel Apartments & Rooms | 13 | 12,097,159 | 3,196,941 |
| Buildings (Villas) | 102 | 383,212,950 | 104,348,334 |
| Total | 1,210 | 3,770,996,192 | 1,026,776,187 |
“Other Land Categories” aggregates minor land classifications including government housing, labor camps, and miscellaneous uses.
6. Top 10 Localities by Transaction Value
| Rank | Locality | Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid | 37 | 785,544,664 | 213,904,312 |
| 2 | Al Khairan First | 84 | 244,362,241 | 66,539,878 |
| 3 | Arjan | 179 | 236,776,637 | 64,474,378 |
| 4 | Dubai Investment Park Second | 23 | 165,527,164 | 45,073,046 |
| 5 | Madinat Al Mataar | 68 | 155,675,622 | 42,390,682 |
| 6 | Palm Jumeirah | 14 | 138,234,229 | 37,641,381 |
| 7 | Business Bay | 56 | 130,832,476 | 35,625,683 |
| 8 | Wadi Al Safa 4 | 21 | 91,752,149 | 24,984,110 |
| 9 | Al Yelayiss 1 | 26 | 91,385,000 | 24,884,136 |
| 10 | Burj Khalifa | 21 | 89,827,609 | 24,460,058 |
Other Active Localities:
Transaction activity was recorded across more than 80 additional areas, including Dubai Maritime City, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Marina, Dubai Sports City, Palm Jabal Ali, Majan, Dubai Industrial City, Arabian Ranches I, City Walk, Dubai Hills, Emaar South, Sobha Heartland, and numerous emerging residential and mixed-use districts.
Summary
The sales data for 14 January 2026 reflects a market characterized by depth, liquidity, and diversity. High-value land transactions drove overall value, while residential units continued to account for the majority of transaction volume. Established prime locations led in value terms, while mid-market communities sustained transactional momentum. The combination of strong ready-property absorption and ongoing land acquisition points to both immediate demand and forward-looking development activity within Dubai’s real estate market.
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.
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