Dubai Real Estate Sales Transactions - 23 March 2026
Dubai Real Estate Sales Transactions Report
Date: Monday, 23 March 2026
A total of 930 sales transactions were registered, with a combined value of 2,743,539,610 AED. Sales transactions accounted for the majority of activity, while mortgage-related transactions contributed a notable share of total value.
Off-plan properties led transaction volume and value, with activity largely concentrated in free hold ownership structures and residential usage.
LUMENA by OMNIYAT Prime Office Spaces in Business Bay Dubai
Source: Building Arabia.
Transactions by Sales Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts | 8 | 11,964,645 | 3,259,576 |
| Mortgage | 195 | 510,239,751 | 139,029,905 |
| Sales | 727 | 2,221,335,214 | 605,268,451 |
| Grand Total | 930 | 2,743,539,610 | 747,557,532 |
Transactions by Property Status
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 668 | 1,422,053,026 | 387,480,389 |
| Ready | 262 | 1,321,486,583 | 360,078,088 |
| Grand Total | 930 | 2,743,539,610 | 747,557,532 |
Transactions by Property Ownership Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 897 | 2,699,226,909 | 735,482,782 |
| Non Free Hold | 33 | 44,312,701 | 12,074,305 |
| Grand Total | 930 | 2,743,539,610 | 747,557,532 |
Transactions by Property Usage
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 54 | 474,527,328 | 129,298,999 |
| Residential | 876 | 2,269,012,282 | 618,258,533 |
| Grand Total | 930 | 2,743,539,610 | 747,557,532 |
Transactions by Property Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | 102 | 317,519,419 | 86,517,280 |
| Villa | 102 | 317,519,419 | 86,517,280 |
| B) Land | 114 | 991,461,002 | 270,152,862 |
| Commercial | 54 | 474,527,328 | 129,298,999 |
| General Use | 5 | 169,822,552 | 46,273,175 |
| Government Housing | 2 | 15,850,000 | 4,318,801 |
| Residential | 36 | 229,182,056 | 62,447,427 |
| Residential / Residential Villa | 4 | 4,620,000 | 1,258,856 |
| Residential / Villas | 1 | 23,360,000 | 6,365,123 |
| Residential Flats | 1 | 30,500,000 | 8,310,627 |
| Unit | 1 | 30,000,000 | 8,174,387 |
| Other | 10 | 13,599,066 | 3,705,468 |
| C) Unit | 714 | 1,434,559,189 | 390,887,390 |
| Flat | 676 | 1,320,805,840 | 359,892,600 |
| Hotel Apartment | 5 | 11,330,578 | 3,087,351 |
| Hotel Rooms | 3 | 2,382,425 | 649,162 |
| Office | 9 | 20,467,014 | 5,576,843 |
| Shop | 21 | 79,573,333 | 21,682,107 |
| Grand Total | 930 | 2,743,539,610 | 747,557,532 |
Top 10 Localities by Value
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Yelayiss 5 | 46 | 340,542,328 | 92,790,825 |
| Al Yelayiss 1 | 74 | 215,357,830 | 58,680,608 |
| BUSINESS BAY | 108 | 192,468,855 | 52,443,830 |
| JUMEIRAH VILLAGE TRIANGLE | 35 | 170,600,736 | 46,485,214 |
| JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE | 58 | 170,078,917 | 46,343,029 |
| BURJ KHALIFA | 13 | 143,092,015 | 38,989,650 |
| Madinat Al Mataar | 77 | 112,483,676 | 30,649,503 |
| DUBAI PRODUCTION CITY | 17 | 107,693,517 | 29,344,283 |
| Me'Aisem Second | 4 | 71,422,552 | 19,461,186 |
| BUSINESS PARK | 38 | 69,253,000 | 18,870,027 |
The remaining activity was distributed across 85 other localities, with a combined value of 1,150,546,184 AED. Examples from the next highest areas include HORIZON, Bukadra, and MOTOR CITY.
Sales transactions accounted for most of the recorded value, while off-plan properties led both volume and total consideration. Residential assets remained the primary driver of overall activity.
Land transactions contributed a substantial share of value, particularly across commercial and residential designations, while flats dominated transaction counts within the unit category. Activity was concentrated in a limited number of high-value localities, with the top ten accounting for a significant portion of the day’s total.
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.