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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 9th of July 2026
On 09 July 2026, Dubai’s real estate market recorded a total transacted value of AED 1.16 billion, with activity almost evenly split between off-plan and ready properties. Off-plan transactions led slightly with AED 596.7 million, representing 51.3% of total transaction value, while ready properties accounted for AED 565.3 million, or 48.7%.
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 520.6 | 344.3 |
Villas | 42.3 | 129.7 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 4.6 | 31.6 |
Commercial | 29.1 | 59.7 |
Total | 596.7 | 565.3 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 596.7 million (51.3% market share)
Flats: AED 520.6 million, contributing 87.3% of off-plan transactions.
Villas: AED 42.3 million, contributing 7.1%.
Hotel Apt. & Rooms: AED 4.6 million, contributing 0.8%.
Commercial: AED 29.1 million, contributing 4.9%.
Off-plan activity was heavily concentrated in apartments, which accounted for nearly nine-tenths of total off-plan value. This shows that investor appetite remains firmly focused on future apartment supply, particularly as buyers continue to look for lower entry points, flexible payment plans and potential capital appreciation before handover.
The villa segment remained more limited in the off-plan market, contributing just over 7%, while commercial off-plan activity added a modest but meaningful share. Hotel apartments and rooms played only a minor role during the day.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 565.3 million (48.7% market share)
Flats: AED 344.3 million, contributing 60.9% of ready transactions.
Villas: AED 129.7 million, contributing 23.0%.
Hotel Apt. & Rooms: AED 31.6 million, contributing 5.6%.
Commercial: AED 59.7 million, contributing 10.6%.
Ready properties delivered a more diversified performance compared with the off-plan market. Flats remained the largest contributor, but villas represented a much stronger share at 23.0%, reflecting continued demand for completed family homes and larger living spaces.
Commercial properties also performed well in the ready segment, contributing 10.6% of ready transaction value. This points to steady demand for income-generating assets and operational commercial space in established locations.
On the Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Dubai’s AED 1.16 billion transaction day reflects a healthy and balanced market, with off-plan and ready properties contributing almost equally to total activity. The slight lead for off-plan transactions confirms that future-supply demand remains strong, while the sizeable ready-market contribution shows continued confidence in completed assets.
Apartments remain the backbone of daily transaction activity, especially in the off-plan market. However, the ready segment continues to show broader demand, particularly for villas and commercial assets. This balance supports the view that Dubai’s market is driven a wider mix of investors, end-users and income-focused buyers.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included