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Dubai recorded AED 28.51 billion in residential and commercial transactions across 10,218 deals in May 2026. Residential sales dominated with AED 22.01 billion, led by off-plan activity, while commercial deals reached AED 6.50 billion, supported by office demand, business expansion, and infrastructure-driven confidence.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 3rd of Jun 2026
On the 03-June-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.73 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 957.2 million (55.2%), while Ready accounted for AED 776.5 million (44.8%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 839.9 | 520.8 |
Villas | 26.5 | 142.0 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 45.1 | 33.7 |
Commercial | 45.4 | 80.0 |
Total | 957.2 | 776.5 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 957.2 million
Flats: AED 839.9 million (87.8%)
Villas: AED 26.5 million (2.8%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 45.1 million (4.7%)
Commercial: AED 45.4 million (4.7%)
Off-plan activity was heavily concentrated in flats, which accounted for nearly 88% of the segment’s total value. This shows that apartment-led development sales remain the main driver of Dubai’s off-plan market, while villas, hotel apartments, and commercial units played a much smaller supporting role.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 776.5 million
Flats: AED 520.8 million (67.1%)
Villas: AED 142.0 million (18.3%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 33.7 million (4.3%)
Commercial: AED 80.0 million (10.3%)
Ready sales were also led by flats, but the segment showed a more balanced spread compared with off-plan. Villas contributed a notable 18.3%, while commercial assets accounted for 10.3%, reflecting continued demand for completed residential and income-generating properties.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Dubai’s market on 03-June-2026 showed healthy balance between future supply and completed property demand. Off-plan retained the larger share of activity, supported by strong appetite for flats, while the ready market remained resilient through solid apartment, villa, and commercial transactions. The day’s performance points to a market where investor confidence remains strong, but end-user and income-focused demand for completed assets continues to provide important depth.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included