Dubai Real Estate Sales Market Report 19 February 2026
Dubai Real Estate Sales Transactions Report
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Market Review
A total of 1,064 real estate sales transactions were registered in Dubai on 19 February 2026, with a combined value of AED 3,843,539,170. Activity covered sales, mortgage, and gift transactions across ready and off-plan properties, with registrations spanning residential and commercial uses.
Transactions were recorded across freehold and non-freehold ownership structures, covering buildings, land, and unit properties. Sales were registered across a wide range of localities, reflecting broad geographic distribution of activity on the day.
Double-Height Luxury Villas at Rivera, The Valley Phase 2
Source: Building Arabia.
Transaction Breakdown
By Sales Type
| Sales Type | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts | 48 | 275,802,837 | 75,101,112 |
| Mortgage | 160 | 456,340,701 | 124,261,573 |
| Sales | 856 | 3,111,395,632 | 847,233,030 |
| Grand Total | 1,064 | 3,843,539,170 | 1,046,595,716 |
By Property Status
| Property Status | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 497 | 1,600,137,848 | 435,717,536 |
| Ready | 567 | 2,243,401,322 | 610,878,180 |
| Grand Total | 1,064 | 3,843,539,170 | 1,046,595,716 |
By Property Ownership Type
| Ownership Type | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 1,026 | 3,652,687,655 | 994,626,848 |
| Non Free Hold | 38 | 190,851,515 | 51,968,868 |
| Grand Total | 1,064 | 3,843,539,170 | 1,046,595,716 |
By Property Usage
| Property Usage | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 109 | 867,136,864 | 236,121,368 |
| Residential | 955 | 2,976,402,306 | 810,474,348 |
| Grand Total | 1,064 | 3,843,539,170 | 1,046,595,716 |
Property Type Breakdown
| Property Type | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | |||
| Villa | 115 | 532,188,074 | 144,914,812 |
| B) Land | |||
| Commercial | 108 | 839,136,864 | 228,496,968 |
| General Use | 1 | 19,500,006 | 5,309,852 |
| Government Housing | 1 | 750,000 | 204,225 |
| Labor Camp | 1 | 28,000,000 | 7,624,400 |
| Land | 3 | 13,660,000 | 3,719,618 |
| Residential | 45 | 326,217,686 | 88,829,076 |
| Villa | 5 | 89,639,869 | 24,408,936 |
| Other | 17 | 117,871,255 | 32,096,343 |
| C) Unit | |||
| Flat | 701 | 1,287,342,287 | 350,543,305 |
| Hotel Apartment | 6 | 12,454,700 | 3,391,415 |
| Hotel Rooms | 15 | 26,908,229 | 7,327,111 |
| Office | 41 | 515,801,391 | 140,452,719 |
| Shop | 5 | 34,068,809 | 9,276,937 |
| Grand Total | 1,064 | 3,843,539,170 | 1,046,595,716 |
Locality Analysis
Top 10 Localities by Value
| Locality | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Center Second | 19 | 473,070,215 | 128,817,020 |
| Al Yelayiss 5 | 58 | 441,914,746 | 120,333,385 |
| PALM JUMEIRAH | 12 | 303,669,561 | 82,689,221 |
| Al Yelayiss 1 | 42 | 146,939,820 | 40,011,713 |
| Palm Deira | 33 | 146,154,313 | 39,797,819 |
| TECOM SITE A | 6 | 137,587,330 | 37,465,030 |
| BUSINESS BAY | 57 | 136,443,695 | 37,153,618 |
| Nad Al Shiba First | 14 | 134,641,000 | 36,662,744 |
| Me'Aisem First | 7 | 95,236,000 | 25,932,763 |
| Madinat Al Mataar | 50 | 85,095,538 | 23,171,515 |
Other Active Localities:
Sales were recorded in 89 additional localities, totaling AED 1,848,286,952, including activity in JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE, BURJ KHALIFA, ARABIAN RANCHES I, DUBAI CREEK HARBOUR, and Jabal Ali First.
Conclusion
The registry data for 19 February 2026 reflects a full distribution of activity across ownership types, property uses, and development statuses, with transactions spanning buildings, land, and unit properties. Activity was geographically dispersed, with value concentration observed in a limited number of high-value localities alongside widespread participation across the rest of the emirate.
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.