Dubai Real Estate Sales Transactions - 17 March 2026
Dubai Sales Transactions
Registered Monday, 17 March 2026
On Tuesday, 17 March 2026, a total of 993 real estate transactions were registered in Dubai, with a combined value of AED 3,311,321,755. Activity was concentrated in direct sales, which accounted for the majority of both volume and value, while mortgage and gift transactions formed a smaller share of the market.
Across property characteristics, residential usage and freehold ownership dominated registrations. The value split between ready and off-plan properties remained relatively balanced, with completed assets holding a slight lead.
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Source: Building Arabia.
Transactions by Sales Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts | 16 | 108,338,298 | 29,520,000 |
| Mortgage | 165 | 486,721,615 | 132,621,694 |
| Sales | 812 | 2,716,261,842 | 740,125,843 |
| Grand Total | 993 | 3,311,321,755 | 902,267,508 |
Transactions by Property Status
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 573 | 1,490,287,863 | 406,072,987 |
| Ready | 420 | 1,821,033,892 | 496,194,521 |
| Grand Total | 993 | 3,311,321,755 | 902,267,508 |
Transactions by Property Ownership Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 941 | 3,183,254,455 | 867,371,786 |
| Non Free Hold | 52 | 128,067,300 | 34,895,722 |
| Grand Total | 993 | 3,311,321,755 | 902,267,508 |
Transactions by Property Usage
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 63 | 504,202,326 | 137,384,830 |
| Residential | 930 | 2,807,119,429 | 764,882,678 |
| Grand Total | 993 | 3,311,321,755 | 902,267,508 |
Transactions by Property Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | 97 | 320,415,432 | 87,306,657 |
| Villa | 97 | 320,415,432 | 87,306,657 |
| B) Land | 144 | 1,144,574,775 | 311,873,236 |
| Commercial | 63 | 504,202,326 | 137,384,830 |
| General Use | 2 | 23,146,888 | 6,307,054 |
| Residential | 48 | 506,070,145 | 137,893,772 |
| Residential / Attached Villas | 1 | 1,402,000 | 382,016 |
| Residential / Residential Villa | 8 | 7,750,000 | 2,111,717 |
| Villa | 2 | 8,820,000 | 2,403,270 |
| Other | 20 | 93,183,416 | 25,390,577 |
| C) Unit | 752 | 1,846,331,548 | 503,087,615 |
| Flat | 700 | 1,455,271,911 | 396,531,856 |
| Hotel Apartment | 6 | 25,275,000 | 6,886,921 |
| Hotel Rooms | 2 | 1,958,993 | 533,786 |
| Office | 31 | 287,107,001 | 78,230,790 |
| Shop | 13 | 76,718,643 | 20,904,262 |
| Grand Total | 993 | 3,311,321,755 | 902,267,508 |
Top 10 Localities by Value
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Yelayiss 5 | 53 | 367,771,327 | 100,210,171 |
| DOWN TOWN JABAL ALI | 6 | 247,838,029 | 67,530,800 |
| BUSINESS BAY | 40 | 201,055,333 | 54,783,469 |
| Zaabeel Second | 50 | 165,740,430 | 45,160,880 |
| Al Yelayiss 1 | 44 | 136,077,360 | 37,078,300 |
| DUBAI MARINA | 11 | 106,872,019 | 29,120,441 |
| Madinat Dubai Almelaheyah | 15 | 100,504,664 | 27,385,467 |
| PALM JUMEIRAH | 13 | 94,808,050 | 25,833,256 |
| Bukadra | 42 | 89,118,858 | 24,283,068 |
| MOTOR CITY | 18 | 78,547,358 | 21,402,550 |
A further 106 localities recorded activity, with a combined transaction value of AED 1,722,988,327. Notable activity outside the top tier included Dubai Land Residence Complex, Trade Center First, and Al Hebiah Fifth.
Sales transactions formed the core of daily activity, both in volume and capital movement. Residential properties accounted for the majority of registrations, while freehold ownership remained the prevailing structure across transactions.
Units—particularly flats—represented the highest transaction count within property types. Land transactions, although fewer, contributed a significant share of total value, reflecting the scale of individual deals within that segment.
Disclaimer
This report is based on publicly available market transaction summaries and compiled data related to Dubai real estate activity for the stated period.
Figures are presented for informational purposes only and may vary from final official statistics published by the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
1 US Dollar = 3.6725 UAE Dirhams
This material does not constitute financial or investment advice. Real estate investments involve risk and readers should conduct independent research before making any investment decisions.