Dubai Real Estate Sales Market Report 30 January 2026
Dubai Real Estate Sales Report
Date: 30 January 2026
Market Review
Dubai’s real estate market closed 30 January 2026 with 1,276 recorded transactions, generating a total value of AED 4.47 billion (USD 1.22 billion). Market activity remained broad-based, supported by strong demand for ready properties, sustained residential volume, and a notable contribution from land transactions in high-value districts.
While residential units continued to dominate transaction volume, land sales emerged as the primary value driver, accounting for approximately 40 percent of total turnover despite representing a relatively small share of total deals. This points to ongoing developer and institutional positioning rather than purely end-user activity.
Freehold ownership remained the overwhelming preference, reinforcing Dubai’s continued appeal to international and long-term investors.
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Transactions by Sales Type
| Sales Type | Transactions | Value AED | Value USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 901 | 3,522,083,280 | 958,889,293 |
| Mortgage | 336 | 657,935,882 | 179,147,119 |
| Gifts | 39 | 292,791,169 | 79,722,446 |
| Total | 1,276 | 4,472,810,330 | 1,217,758,859 |
Transactions by Property Status
| Property Status | Transactions | Value AED | Value USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready | 710 | 2,839,435,984 | 773,072,693 |
| Off Plan | 566 | 1,633,374,345 | 444,686,166 |
| Total | 1,276 | 4,472,810,330 | 1,217,758,859 |
Ready properties accounted for 63.5 percent of total value, highlighting continued buyer preference for completed assets.
Transactions by Ownership Type
| Ownership Type | Transactions | Value AED | Value USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold | 1,244 | 4,232,630,491 | 1,152,334,851 |
| Non Freehold | 32 | 240,179,839 | 65,424,007 |
| Total | 1,276 | 4,472,810,330 | 1,217,758,859 |
Freehold transactions represented over 97 percent of total market value.
Transactions by Property Usage
| Usage | Transactions | Value AED | Value USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 1,252 | 3,886,053,572 | 1,058,014,081 |
| Commercial | 24 | 586,756,758 | 159,744,777 |
| Total | 1,276 | 4,472,810,330 | 1,217,758,859 |
Despite limited volume, commercial transactions contributed over 13 percent of total value.
Transactions by Property Type
| Property Type | Transactions | Value AED | Value USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Total | 201 | 763,995,368 | 207,997,739 |
| Villas | 200 | 731,295,368 | 199,095,164 |
| Buildings | 1 | 32,700,000 | 8,902,575 |
| Land Total | 160 | 1,801,373,412 | 490,423,911 |
| Residential Land | 90 | 698,812,733 | 190,242,167 |
| Commercial Land | 20 | 437,377,677 | 119,106,523 |
| Industrial Land | 3 | 79,879,081 | 21,747,980 |
| Other Land Types | 47 | 585,304,921 | 159,327,241 |
| Unit Total | 915 | 1,907,441,550 | 519,337,210 |
| Flats | 833 | 1,533,108,473 | 417,388,782 |
| Offices | 52 | 284,096,395 | 77,345,244 |
| Hotel Apartments and Rooms | 24 | 71,004,109 | 19,350,868 |
| Shops | 6 | 19,232,573 | 5,236,116 |
| Grand Total | 1,276 | 4,472,810,330 | 1,217,758,859 |
Top 10 Localities by Transaction Value
| Rank | Locality | Transactions | Value AED | Value USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nad Al Shiba First | 28 | 493,585,960 | 134,378,807 |
| 2 | Al Yelayiss 1 | 131 | 442,126,870 | 120,369,041 |
| 3 | Palm Jumeirah | 25 | 294,789,660 | 80,271,035 |
| 4 | Business Bay | 59 | 244,632,300 | 66,601,144 |
| 5 | Me Aisem Second | 13 | 224,507,957 | 61,122,291 |
| 6 | Burj Khalifa | 31 | 132,790,545 | 36,152,231 |
| 7 | Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid | 11 | 126,723,358 | 34,500,284 |
| 8 | Dubai Land Residence Complex | 34 | 122,444,869 | 33,335,615 |
| 9 | Jumeirah Second | 2 | 122,234,095 | 33,278,233 |
| 10 | Palm Deira | 26 | 89,655,414 | 24,408,687 |
Other Market Activity
Beyond the top-performing districts, transaction volume was widely distributed across more than 100 localities.
High-volume areas included:
- Dubai Production City with 111 transactions
- Jumeirah Village Circle with 60 transactions
- Business Park with 31 transactions
- Jumeirah Village Triangle with 27 transactions
Established communities such as Dubai Marina, Dubai Hills, Sobha Heartland, and Arabian Ranches also recorded steady activity, reflecting balanced demand across mid-market and prime residential segments.
Key Market Takeaways
- Land transactions were the primary contributor to total value despite limited volume.
- Ready properties continued to outperform off-plan in total transaction value.
- Freehold ownership remains dominant across all market segments.
- Residential transactions formed the backbone of market activity, while commercial deals delivered outsized value per transaction.
- Activity in Al Yelayiss 1 suggests bulk or phased transactions, while Nad Al Shiba First reflected high-ticket transfers.
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.