Dubai Real Estate Sales Market Report 20 January 2026
Dubai Real Estate Sales Report | 20 January 2026
Market Review
Dubai’s real estate market recorded a sharp spike in transactional value on 20 January 2026, with 1,244 sales totaling AED 4.72 billion (USD 1.28 billion). Activity was dominated by outright sales, which accounted for more than 82 percent of total value, confirming continued buyer confidence and strong capital deployment across the market.
Ready properties generated the majority of transaction value, while off-plan units led in volume, reflecting a dual-track market where immediate-use assets and forward-looking investments are both attracting demand. Freehold properties overwhelmingly dominated activity, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a mature, globally accessible ownership market.
Land transactions were a major driver of the day’s performance, contributing over AED 2.2 billion in value. Residential transactions formed the bulk of activity by count, while commercial deals, though limited in number, delivered a disproportionately high share of total value. Market participation was geographically diverse, with activity recorded across more than 100 localities.
Bugatti Sky Mansion – Bugatti Residences by Binghatti, Business Bay
Source: Building Arabia.
1. By Sales Type
| Sales Type | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 999 | 3,881,463,784 | 1,056,900,145 |
| Mortgage | 203 | 707,025,190 | 192,518,772 |
| Gifts | 42 | 128,624,880 | 35,023,793 |
| Grand Total | 1,244 | 4,717,113,854 | 1,284,442,710 |
2. By Property Status
| Property Status | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready | 558 | 2,938,210,437 | 800,057,299 |
| Off-Plan | 686 | 1,778,903,417 | 484,385,411 |
| Grand Total | 1,244 | 4,717,113,854 | 1,284,442,710 |
3. By Property Ownership Type
| Ownership Type | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 1,191 | 4,231,661,688 | 1,152,256,416 |
| Non Free Hold | 53 | 485,452,166 | 132,186,294 |
| Grand Total | 1,244 | 4,717,113,854 | 1,284,442,710 |
4. By Property Usage
| Property Usage | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 1,213 | 3,825,802,991 | 1,041,743,497 |
| Commercial | 31 | 891,310,863 | 242,699,214 |
| Grand Total | 1,244 | 4,717,113,854 | 1,284,442,710 |
5. By Property Type
| Property Type | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | 141 | 652,118,578 | 177,568,027 |
| Villa | 140 | 614,593,578 | 167,349,783 |
| Building | 1 | 37,525,000 | 10,218,244 |
| B) Land | 169 | 2,203,688,622 | 600,051,361 |
| Commercial | 30 | 881,610,863 | 240,057,417 |
| General Use | 42 | 719,469,821 | 195,907,371 |
| Residential | 59 | 348,836,126 | 94,985,998 |
| Other | 38 | 253,771,812 | 69,100,575 |
| C) Unit | 934 | 1,861,306,654 | 506,823,323 |
| Flat | 840 | 1,632,599,803 | 444,547,257 |
| Office | 56 | 138,257,885 | 37,646,803 |
| Hotel Apartment / Room | 29 | 70,488,983 | 19,193,733 |
| Shop | 9 | 19,959,983 | 5,435,530 |
| Grand Total | 1,244 | 4,717,113,854 | 1,284,442,710 |
6. Top 10 Localities by Transaction Value
| Rank | Locality | Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Me'Aisem Second | 40 | 701,219,821 | 190,937,963 |
| 2 | Trade Center First | 1 | 281,000,000 | 76,514,636 |
| 3 | Business Bay | 61 | 247,609,437 | 67,422,583 |
| 4 | Al Yelayiss 1 | 63 | 213,233,280 | 58,062,159 |
| 5 | Emirate Living | 8 | 164,805,000 | 44,875,425 |
| 6 | Jumeirah Village Circle | 86 | 147,160,170 | 40,070,843 |
| 7 | Dubai Investment Park Second | 35 | 146,384,932 | 39,859,750 |
| 8 | Wadi Al Safa 3 | 6 | 139,231,000 | 37,911,777 |
| 9 | Al Furjan | 21 | 123,818,529 | 33,715,052 |
| 10 | Palm Jabal Ali | 5 | 116,268,972 | 31,659,353 |
Other Active Localities
Beyond the top performers, sales activity was recorded across more than 100 additional areas, including Palm Jumeirah, Palm Deira, Madinat Al Mataar, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai Creek Harbour, Dubai Hills, Damac Hills, Arabian Ranches, Dubai South, and several emerging residential and mixed-use districts, reflecting broad-based demand across 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.