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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 13th of July 2026
On 13 July 2026, Dubai’s real estate market recorded AED1.14 billion in total residential and commercial property transactions.
The market was almost evenly split between off-plan and ready properties. Off-plan transactions reached AED584.9 million, accounting for 51.2% of the day’s total, while ready properties recorded AED557.9 million, representing 48.8%.
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 525.5 | 421.5 |
Villas | 45.0 | 104.6 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 11.5 | 0.8 |
Commercial | 2.9 | 31.0 |
Total | 584.9 | 557.9 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED584.9 million (51.2% market share)
Off-Plan Category | Value (AED millions) | Share of Off-Plan |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 525.5 | 89.8% |
Villas | 45.0 | 7.7% |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 11.5 | 2.0% |
Commercial | 2.9 | 0.5% |
Total | 584.9 | 100.0% |
The data shows a clear off-plan apartment-led market, with flats carrying almost nine-tenths of the segment’s value. Villas played a secondary role, while hotel and commercial activity remained relatively small.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED557.9 million (48.8% market share)
Ready Category | Value (AED millions) | Share of Ready |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 421.5 | 75.5% |
Villas | 104.6 | 18.8% |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 0.8 | 0.1% |
Commercial | 31.0 | 5.6% |
Total | 557.9 | 100.0% |
The ready market was more diversified than the off-plan segment, with villas and commercial properties making a more visible contribution. However, flats still dominated overall activity with more than 75% of the market activity.
On the Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
The day’s performance points to a balanced Dubai property market, with off-plan only slightly ahead of ready properties. Off-plan accounted for 51.2% of total value, while ready assets captured 48.8%, showing that buyer demand remained active across both future supply and completed properties.
Apartments were the clear engine of the market, contributing AED946.9 million across both off-plan and ready transactions. This made flats the dominant property type on 13 July 2026, supported by strong off-plan demand and solid ready-market activity.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included