Dubai Real Estate Sales Market Report 8 January 2026
Market Analysis: January 8, 2026
The Dubai real estate market continues its resilient start to 2026. Following a high-velocity opening to the year, yesterday’s figures show a healthy stabilization with 934 transactions totaling over AED 3 billion. While volume remains high, the day was characterized by a distinct "mid-to-high" tier flow rather than a handful of outlier mega-deals.
A key takeaway from the data is the return to a 50/50 split between Ready and Off-plan properties in terms of volume. This indicates that while the off-plan appetite remains insatiable (driven by new project launches in areas like JVC and Majan), the secondary market for ready homes is holding firm—likely fueled by end-users looking to bypass construction timelines.
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The locality performance was dominated by Um Suqaim First, which achieved over AED 300 million from just two transactions. This suggests significant bulk land or high-value commercial acquisitions in that corridor. Meanwhile, Dubai Investment Park (DIP) and Dubai Industrial City showed heavy activity, signaling a strong start for the commercial and industrial sectors in 2026. Residential activity remains the backbone of the market, accounting for over 80% of total value.
Dubai Real Estate Daily Sales Report: January 8, 2026
Summary by Sales Type
The majority of the day's liquidity came from direct cash/contract sales, though mortgage activity remains steady at 22% of the total value.
| Contract Type | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 747 | 2,309,892,270 | 628,969,985 |
| Mortgage | 175 | 662,903,790 | 180,504,776 |
| Gifts | 12 | 37,039,067 | 10,085,519 |
| Grand Total | 934 | 3,009,835,127 | 819,560,280 |
Summary by Property Usage
Residential transactions continue to lead the market by volume, but the commercial sector saw high-value activity, particularly in industrial and retail-heavy zones.
| Usage | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 908 | 2,415,293,351 | 657,663,268 |
| Commercial | 26 | 594,541,776 | 161,890,205 |
| Grand Total | 934 | 3,009,835,127 | 819,560,280 |
Summary by Property Status
The market is currently seeing an almost equal split in volume between those investing in future projects and those securing physical assets.
| Property Status | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready | 456 | 1,992,296,596 | 542,489,202 |
| Off-Plan | 478 | 1,017,538,531 | 277,070,083 |
| Grand Total | 934 | 3,009,835,127 | 819,560,280 |
Summary by Property Type
The apartment segment ("Units") remains the primary driver for volume, while "Land" sales—including commercial and residential plots—contributed a significant 40% of the daily value.
| Property Type | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Units (Flats, Offices, etc.) | 744 | 1,386,149,337 | 377,440,255 |
| Land (Comm, Res, Industrial) | 91 | 1,219,288,492 | 331,998,782 |
| Buildings (Villas) | 99 | 404,397,298 | 110,120,435 |
| Grand Total | 934 | 3,009,835,127 | 819,560,280 |
Top 10 Performing Localities
The top 10 areas accounted for approximately 45% of the day’s total market value.
| Rank | Locality | Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Um Suqaim First | 2 | 303,769,845 | 82,714,730 |
| 2 | Dubai Investment Park First | 4 | 187,193,926 | 50,971,797 |
| 3 | Dubai Industrial City | 16 | 167,775,252 | 45,684,180 |
| 4 | Dubai Investment Park Second | 51 | 139,334,022 | 37,939,829 |
| 5 | Burj Khalifa | 30 | 130,633,400 | 35,570,701 |
| 6 | Palm Deira | 18 | 106,775,784 | 29,074,413 |
| 7 | Jumeirah Village Circle | 68 | 95,524,801 | 26,010,838 |
| 8 | Business Bay | 40 | 84,355,529 | 22,969,511 |
| 9 | Majan | 62 | 83,551,264 | 22,750,514 |
| 10 | Jabal Ali First | 5 | 65,179,172 | 17,747,903 |
Additional Locality Highlights
Outside of the top 10, several communities showed high density in transaction volume, signaling strong interest in mid-market residential units. Jumeirah Village Circle (68 deals) and Majan (62 deals) were the volume leaders.
Established premium zones like Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Dubai Hills maintained consistent performance, while emerging districts such as Wadi Al Safa 3 and Al Khairan First continue to gain traction as preferred luxury and investment destinations.
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
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