Dubai Real Estate Sales Transactions: 25 - 31 March 2026
Dubai Real Estate Sales Transaction Report
25 – 31 March 2026
A total of 4,687 transactions were recorded during the final week of March, with a combined value of AED 14,235,330,810 (USD 3,875,668,603).
Sales transactions accounted for the majority of activity, while ready properties slightly exceeded off-plan in total value. Free Hold ownership represented the dominant share of registrations.
Sobha Central Luxury Apartments on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
Source: Building Arabia.
Transactions by Sales Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts | 146 | 709,817,935 | 193,252,909 |
| Mortgage | 1030 | 2,502,379,111 | 681,304,360 |
| Sales | 3511 | 11,023,133,764 | 3,001,111,334 |
| Grand Total | 4687 | 14,235,330,810 | 3,875,668,603 |
Transactions by Property Status
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 2656 | 6,648,194,055 | 1,810,017,442 |
| Ready | 2031 | 7,587,136,755 | 2,065,651,161 |
| Grand Total | 4687 | 14,235,330,810 | 3,875,668,603 |
Transactions by Property Ownership
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 4353 | 13,264,120,895 | 3,611,250,039 |
| Non Free Hold | 334 | 971,209,915 | 264,418,564 |
| Grand Total | 4687 | 14,235,330,810 | 3,875,668,603 |
Transactions by Property Usage
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 151 | 2,592,293,670 | 705,770,123 |
| Residential | 4536 | 11,643,037,141 | 3,169,898,480 |
| Grand Total | 4687 | 14,235,330,810 | 3,875,668,603 |
Transactions by Property Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | 363 | 1,292,391,516 | 351,862,652 |
| Villa | 363 | 1,292,391,516 | 351,862,652 |
| Subtotal A) Building | 363 | 1,292,391,516 | 351,862,652 |
| B) Land | 509 | 5,046,244,405 | 1,373,875,417 |
| Airport | 1 | 1,890,577 | 514,723 |
| Commercial | 149 | 2,517,293,670 | 685,361,061 |
| General Use | 21 | 314,476,846 | 85,618,527 |
| Government Housing | 4 | 55,550,000 | 15,124,047 |
| Industrial | 1 | 25,000,000 | 6,806,425 |
| Land | 7 | 45,621,295 | 12,420,717 |
| Residential | 235 | 1,242,585,563 | 338,304,057 |
| Residential / Residential Villa | 9 | 11,612,900 | 3,161,714 |
| Residential / Villas | 4 | 72,005,000 | 19,590,253 |
| Residential Flats | 7 | 148,612,690 | 40,460,847 |
| Sports Club | 1 | 50,000,000 | 13,612,850 |
| Villa | 8 | 67,881,248 | 18,467,532 |
| Other | 62 | 493,714,617 | 134,417,266 |
| Subtotal B) Land | 509 | 5,046,244,405 | 1,373,875,417 |
| C) Unit | 3815 | 7,896,694,890 | 2,149,930,533 |
| Flat | 3632 | 7,210,735,416 | 1,963,173,269 |
| Hotel Apartment | 33 | 54,308,899 | 14,785,979 |
| Hotel Rooms | 23 | 24,622,395 | 6,703,892 |
| Office | 80 | 427,477,309 | 116,383,694 |
| Shop | 47 | 179,550,872 | 48,893,699 |
| Subtotal C) Unit | 3815 | 7,896,694,890 | 2,149,930,533 |
| Grand Total | 4687 | 14,235,330,810 | 3,875,668,603 |
Top 10 Localities by Value
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid | 84 | 963,313,511 | 262,268,858 |
| Madinat Al Mataar | 318 | 638,734,439 | 173,901,290 |
| Jumeirah Second | 5 | 591,388,240 | 161,010,956 |
| Al Yelayiss 5 | 80 | 586,124,021 | 159,576,374 |
| BUSINESS BAY | 196 | 551,025,816 | 150,027,448 |
| Al Yelayiss 1 | 142 | 496,523,900 | 135,182,113 |
| JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE | 312 | 473,924,133 | 129,030,529 |
| PALM JUMEIRAH | 32 | 415,519,171 | 113,060,079 |
| Palm Deira | 118 | 393,157,033 | 106,971,694 |
| Jabal Ali First | 141 | 332,974,242 | 90,586,508 |
Outside the top ten, 143 other localities recorded activity with a combined value of AED 8,792,666,304 (USD 2,393,919,752). The next highest areas include Al Hebiah Fifth, Me'Aisem First, and Me'Aisem Second.
Conclusion
The weekly registry shows sales transactions as the primary driver of total value, supported by a smaller volume of mortgage and gift transfers. Ready properties recorded a slightly higher aggregate value than off-plan.
Free Hold ownership accounted for the majority of activity, while residential usage dominated transaction volume across the period.
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.