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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 8th of October 2026
Dubai’s real estate market recorded AED1,176.24 million in transactions on 8 October 2026. Off-plan properties generated AED591.76 million, contributing 50.3% of total value, while ready properties accounted for AED584.48 million, or 49.7%. Off-plan activity exceeded ready-market sales by approximately AED7.28 million.
Land transactions reached AED771.62 million for the day.
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 368.02 | 367.75 |
Villas | 52.40 | 140.52 |
Hotel Apartments & Rooms | 7.84 | 23.45 |
Commercial | 163.50 | 52.76 |
Total | 591.76 | 584.48 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED591.76 million
Share of Total Market: 50.3%
Category | Value (AED millions) | Share of Off-Plan (%) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 368.02 | 62.2% |
Villas | 52.40 | 8.9% |
Commercial | 163.50 | 27.6% |
Hotel Apartments & Rooms | 7.84 | 1.3% |
Total | 591.76 | 100% |
Flats dominated the segment, accounting for nearly two-thirds of off-plan activity. Commercial properties represented a significant 27.6% of the segment, it’s worth mentioning that 3 offices in Business Bay (Lumena and Lumena Alta) sold for AED103,008,972, while villas contributed 8.9%. Hotel apartments and rooms remained a minor component at 1.3%.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED584.48 million
Share of Total Market: 49.7%
Category | Value (AED millions) | Share of Ready (%) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 367.75 | 62.9% |
Villas | 140.52 | 24.0% |
Commercial | 52.76 | 9.0% |
Hotel Apartments & Rooms | 23.45 | 4.0% |
Total | 584.48 | 100% |
Flats remained the largest category, accounting for nearly two-thirds of ready-market activity. Villas represented a substantial 24.0% of the segment, reflecting stronger participation than in the off-plan market. Commercial properties contributed 9.0%, while hotel apartments and rooms accounted for 4.0%.
On the Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Apartments remained the market’s principal driver, generating a combined AED735.77 million across off-plan and ready properties, representing 62.6% of total transaction value.
The off-plan market maintained a marginal lead, supported by significant commercial activity alongside apartment transactions. In contrast, the ready segment demonstrated stronger villa participation, with completed villas generating nearly three times the value recorded in off-plan villa transactions.
Overall, the day reflected a relatively balanced market between off-plan and ready properties, with apartments driving activity across both segments. Strong commercial transactions supported off-plan performance, while higher villa sales provided additional depth to the ready market.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included