Dubai real estate transactions reached AED9.58bn last week, including AED6.35bn from 2,850 sales. Mortgages contributed AED2.17bn and gifts AED1.06bn. The week’s biggest deal was a AED79m apartment at Orla Infinity on Palm Jumeirah.
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Dubai’s RTA is opening a new bridge linking Dubai World Trade Centre and One Central to Al Mustaqbal Street, cutting event-time journeys from 10 minutes to two. The AED633m wider project will expand road capacity by 33%, with additional tunnels and bridges opening through 2027.
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UAE households may see some cost-of-living relief as rents begin to soften despite volatile fuel prices. Dubai rents fell 2.55% year-on-year in June, while new housing supply is easing pressure. Analysts say tenants could benefit most when renewing leases, although food prices remain elevated.
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Abu Dhabi Housing Authority has extended the activation period for construction, reconstruction and maintenance loans by two years. The move gives beneficiaries more time to plan projects, select contractors and manage rising construction costs, while supporting housing quality and family stability.
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Qatar recorded QR377.2m in real estate transactions from August 2–6, including QR353.4m in property sales and QR23.8m in residential units. Activity spanned Doha, Lusail, The Pearl and other municipalities, with total trading falling from more than QR400m the previous week.
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Abu Dhabi’s property boom is creating opportunities for developers, but long-term success will depend on location-specific planning, regulatory compliance and liveability. With record transactions, rising foreign investment and a broader buyer base, developers are being urged to prioritise community value, connectivity and sustainable long-term demand over rapid launches.
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The UAE’s 10 largest property developers recorded more than Dh113.7bn in H1 2026 sales. Modon led with Dh23bn, followed by Emaar at Dh22.4bn and DAMAC at Dh16bn. Aldar ranked fourth with Dh9.5bn, while Dh6.6bn was needed to enter the top 10.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 14th of August 2026
Dubai’s real estate market recorded AED1,035.53 million in off-plan and ready-property transactions on 14 August 2026. Ready properties generated AED544.82 million, contributing 52.6% of total value, while off-plan properties accounted for AED490.70 million, or 47.4%. Ready-market activity exceeded off-plan transactions by approximately AED54.12 million.
Land transactions recorded AED465.43 million.
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 346.50 | 350.07 |
Villas | 107.17 | 155.44 |
Hotel Apartments & Rooms | 5.18 | 12.37 |
Commercial | 31.85 | 26.94 |
Total | 490.70 | 544.82 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED490.70 million
Share of Total Market: 47.4%
Category | Value (AED millions) | Share of Off-Plan (%) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 346.50 | 70.6% |
Villas | 107.17 | 21.8% |
Commercial | 31.85 | 6.5% |
Hotel Apartments & Rooms | 5.18 | 1.1% |
Total | 490.70 | 100% |
Flats remained the dominant component of off-plan activity, generating 70.6% of the segment’s total value. Villas made a relatively strong contribution at 21.8%, while commercial properties accounted for 6.5%. Hotel apartments and rooms remained a small part of the market at just 1.1%.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED544.82 million
Share of Total Market: 52.6%
Category | Value (AED millions) | Share of Ready (%) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 350.07 | 64.3% |
Villas | 155.44 | 28.5% |
Commercial | 26.94 | 4.9% |
Hotel Apartments & Rooms | 12.37 | 2.3% |
Total | 544.82 | 100% |
Flats also led the ready market, contributing 64.3% of transaction value. Villas represented a substantial 28.5%, giving the ready segment a stronger villa component than the off-plan market. Commercial properties contributed 4.9%, while hotel apartments and rooms accounted for 2.3%.
On the Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Apartments remained the market’s principal driver, generating a combined AED696.57 million across off-plan and ready properties and representing 67.3% of total transaction value. Villas followed with AED262.62 million, accounting for another 25.4%.
The day was notable for the ready market moving modestly ahead of off-plan activity, with a 52.6% share compared with 47.4% for off-plan properties. This differed from a market profile heavily dependent on new-project transactions and reflected meaningful activity in completed apartments and villas.
Overall, the figures show a relatively balanced day between off-plan and ready properties, while apartments continued to dominate both segments. The comparatively strong contribution from villas, particularly in the ready market, provided further depth to transaction activity beyond the apartment segment.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included