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Al Hamra Group appointed AHK Worldwide to complete the interiors of the USD225 million Waldorf Astoria Residences Ras Al Khaimah. Scheduled for completion in H1 2028, the project has recorded landmark sales, including a USD35.4 million Sky Palace.
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Foreign investment in Abu Dhabi real estate reached nearly AED14 billion in H1 2026, up 309% year-on-year and exceeding the total recorded in 2025. Investors represented 116 nationalities, led by buyers from the UK, China, Russia, the US, Germany and France.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 20th of July 2026
Dubai’s real estate market recorded AED1,093.89 million in transactions on 20 July 2026. Off-plan properties generated AED597.47 million, contributing 54.6% of total value, while ready properties accounted for AED496.42 million, or 45.4%. Off-plan activity exceeded ready-market sales by approximately AED101.05 million.
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 482.88 | 259.78 |
Villas | 47.99 | 104.15 |
Hotel Apartments & Rooms | 14.90 | 12.01 |
Commercial | 51.69 | 120.48 |
Total | 597.47 | 496.42 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED597.47 million
Share of Total Market: 54.6%
Category | Value (AED millions) | Share of Off-Plan (%) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 482.88 | 80.8% |
Villas | 47.99 | 8.0% |
Commercial | 51.69 | 8.7% |
Hotel Apartments & Rooms | 14.90 | 2.5% |
Total | 597.47 | 100% |
Flats dominated the segment, accounting for more than four-fifths of off-plan activity. Commercial properties and villas contributed similar shares, while hotel apartments and rooms remained a minor component.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED496.42 million
Share of Total Market: 45.4%
Category | Value (AED millions) | Share of Ready (%) |
Flats | 259.78 | 52.3% |
Villas | 104.15 | 21.0% |
Commercial | 120.48 | 24.3% |
Hotel Apartments & Rooms | 12.01 | 2.4% |
Total | 496.42 | 100% |
Flats remained the largest category, though the ready segment showed a more balanced distribution. Commercial properties and villas together accounted for nearly half of ready-market activity.
On the Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
Apartments remained the market’s principal driver, generating a combined AED742.66 million across off-plan and ready properties, representing 67.9% of total transaction value.
The off-plan market maintained the overall lead but was heavily concentrated in flats. In contrast, the ready segment demonstrated broader participation across commercial and villa transactions.
Overall, the day reflected a market led by off-plan apartments, alongside comparatively diversified demand within the ready segment.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Only freehold transactions are included