Dubai Real Estate Sales Market Report 20 February 2026
Dubai Real Estate Sales Transactions Report | 20 February 2026
Market Review
A total of 969 real estate sales transactions were registered in Dubai on Friday, 20 February 2026, with a combined value of AED 3,698,452,459. Transaction activity covered gifts, mortgage-linked registrations, and direct sales, with ready properties accounting for the majority of both transaction volume and value. Freehold properties dominated ownership registrations, while residential usage represented the larger share of transactions compared to commercial usage.
Sales activity was geographically concentrated, with several high-value localities accounting for a significant portion of total registered value. Transactions were recorded across a wide range of property types, including buildings, land parcels, and individual units, reflecting broad market participation across residential, commercial, and mixed-use assets.
Vida Residences Apartments by Emaar at Dubai Hills Estate
Source: Building Arabia.
Transaction Summary
By Sales Type
| Row Labels | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts | 41 | 98,124,879 | 26,719,405 |
| Mortgage | 226 | 800,149,563 | 217,880,726 |
| Sales | 702 | 2,800,178,017 | 762,488,474 |
| Grand Total | 969 | 3,698,452,459 | 1,007,088,605 |
By Property Status
| Row Labels | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 362 | 1,272,922,295 | 346,616,741 |
| Ready | 607 | 2,425,530,164 | 660,471,864 |
| Grand Total | 969 | 3,698,452,459 | 1,007,088,605 |
By Property Ownership Type
| Row Labels | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 934 | 3,597,988,363 | 979,732,231 |
| Non Free Hold | 35 | 100,464,096 | 27,356,373 |
| Grand Total | 969 | 3,698,452,459 | 1,007,088,605 |
By Property Usage
| Row Labels | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 108 | 826,667,464 | 225,101,550 |
| Residential | 861 | 2,871,784,995 | 781,987,054 |
| Grand Total | 969 | 3,698,452,459 | 1,007,088,605 |
Property Type Breakdown
| Row Labels | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | |||
| Villa | 93 | 312,380,108 | 85,061,103 |
| B) Land | |||
| Airport | 41 | 200,000,000 | 54,460,000 |
| Commercial | 108 | 826,667,464 | 225,101,550 |
| Land | 2 | 18,350,000 | 4,996,705 |
| Residential | 38 | 194,455,660 | 52,950,276 |
| Residential / Residential Villa | 2 | 1,750,000 | 476,525 |
| Unit | 1 | 40,000,000 | 10,892,000 |
| Villa | 8 | 142,697,000 | 38,856,393 |
| Other | 16 | 251,122,220 | 68,380,580 |
| C) Unit | |||
| Flat | 596 | 1,352,409,637 | 368,261,144 |
| Hotel Apartment | 10 | 30,845,726 | 8,399,291 |
| Hotel Rooms | 5 | 8,305,238 | 2,261,516 |
| Office | 43 | 304,085,255 | 82,802,415 |
| Shop | 6 | 15,384,150 | 4,189,104 |
| Grand Total | 969 | 3,698,452,459 | 1,007,088,605 |
Locality Breakdown
Top 10 Localities by Transaction Value
| Locality | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Yelayiss 5 | 58 | 470,773,913 | 128,191,736 |
| Trade Center Second | 12 | 261,091,967 | 71,095,343 |
| PALM JUMEIRAH | 15 | 255,381,426 | 69,540,362 |
| BURJ KHALIFA | 28 | 245,392,720 | 66,820,438 |
| Madinat Al Mataar | 61 | 233,498,508 | 63,581,644 |
| Al Yelayiss 1 | 49 | 176,350,520 | 48,020,247 |
| Um Suqaim First | 1 | 165,778,178 | 45,141,398 |
| JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE | 68 | 77,627,906 | 21,138,079 |
| EMIRATE LIVING | 7 | 77,560,013 | 21,119,592 |
| Al Khairan First | 24 | 73,573,457 | 20,034,052 |
Other Active Localities:
Sales transactions were recorded in 94 additional localities, totaling AED 1,576,923,851 (USD 429,397,925), including areas such as JUMEIRAH GOLF, BUSINESS BAY, Marsa Dubai, MBR District 1, and Silicon Oasis.
Conclusion
Sales registrations on 20 February 2026 reflect broad-based market activity, with ready properties and freehold ownership accounting for the majority of transaction value. Residential units dominated transaction volume, while land transactions—particularly in commercial and airport-designated parcels—contributed materially to overall market value.
Geographically, transaction value was concentrated in a limited number of high-performing localities, led by Al Yelayiss 5, Trade Center Second, and Palm Jumeirah, alongside sustained activity across more than ninety additional areas. The registry data confirms continued participation across diverse property categories and locations within the Dubai 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.