BCD Global, the international arm of India’s BCD Group, is entering the Middle East with Dubai as its regional HQ. It aims for Dh300m revenue in Q1 2026, starting with a Warsan project. The group cites the UAE’s stability and long-term urban vision, planning disciplined GCC expansion.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 7th of January 2026
On the 07-Jan-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 2.03bn. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.41bn (69.3%), while Ready accounted for AED 624.4m (30.7%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 1,041.9 | 316.6 |
Villas | 333.1 | 137.7 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 5.7 | 26.6 |
Commercial | 29.9 | 143.4 |
Total | 1,410.6 | 624.4 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1.41bn
Flats: AED 1.04bn (73.9%)
Villas: AED 333.1m (23.6%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 5.7m (0.4%)
Commercial: AED 29.9m (2.1%)
Off-plan activity was overwhelmingly apartment-led, with villas providing the secondary pillar and only marginal contribution from hospitality and commercial assets.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 624.4m
Flats: AED 316.6m (50.7%)
Villas: AED 137.7m (22.1%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 26.6m (4.3%)
Commercial: AED 143.4m (23.0%)
The ready market was more diversified, led by flats but supported by a notably strong commercial share alongside villas.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
The day’s performance reflects a familiar Dubai pattern: off-plan volumes drive the headline, powered primarily by apartment transactions, while the ready market adds balance through a broader mix, especially commercial. If this composition persists, it signals continued developer-led momentum, with end-users and investors selectively rotating into completed stock where income and immediate utility are clearer.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department