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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 5th of Jun 2026
On the 05-June-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.38 billion. Off-plan dominated with AED 905.8 million (65.5%), while Ready accounted for AED 476.8 million (34.5%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 594.9 | 321.3 |
Villas | 100.5 | 100.2 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 26.7 | 4.5 |
Commercial | 183.6 | 50.8 |
Total | 905.8 | 476.8 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 905.8 million
Flats: AED 594.9 million (65.7%)
Villas: AED 100.5 million (11.1%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 26.7 million (2.9%)
Commercial: AED 183.6 million (20.3%)
Off-plan activity remained the main driver of the market, led by strong apartment sales, while commercial properties also made a notable contribution at more than one-fifth of off-plan value.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 476.8 million
Flats: AED 321.3 million (67.4%)
Villas: AED 100.2 million (21.0%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 4.5 million (1.0%)
Commercial: AED 50.8 million (10.6%)
Ready transactions were also led by flats, while villas represented a meaningful share of secondary market activity, showing continued demand for completed family homes.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Dubai’s market performance on 05-June-2026 showed continued strength, with off-plan transactions accounting for nearly two-thirds of total value. The day’s figures point to sustained buyer appetite for new developments, while ready properties remained supported by demand for completed apartments and villas. Commercial activity also stood out, particularly in the off-plan segment, reflecting broader investor confidence beyond purely residential assets.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included