The six biggest Dubai property deals registered on 23 October 2026 were all land plots in Al Rowaiyah First, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data. The largest was AED 214.5 million for a 917,459 sq ft plot, and the six deals together came to about AED 656.6 million. Among named projects, The Woods was the most active with 18 deals, out of 367 deals registered across Dubai that day.
The six largest deals: all land, all Al Rowaiyah First
None of the six was off-plan, and none had a project name recorded. Every one was a land sale in Al Rowaiyah First.
| Rank | Value (AED) | Type | Size (sq ft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 214,538,410 | Land | 917,459 |
| 2 | 134,380,570 | Land | 574,669 |
| 3 | 126,283,693 | Land | 540,044 |
| 4 | 60,542,184 | Land | 258,905 |
| 5 | 60,542,184 | Land | 258,905 |
| 6 | 60,310,517 | Land | 257,914 |
Two of the deals show identical values and sizes (AED 60,542,184 for 258,905 sq ft), as listed in the DLD records.
What the numbers add up to
- Combined value of the six deals: about AED 656.6 million.
- Combined plot area: about 2.81 million sq ft.
- Implied price: roughly AED 234 per sq ft in each case, calculated from the value and size in the records.
- Share of the day's activity by count: six of 367 deals, or about 1.6%.
Large land transactions are usually single, one-off registrations, so they say little about housing prices. They do show where big plots changed hands on the day. Buyers looking at the area can see off-plan projects in Al Rowaiyah First.
Most active projects on 23 October 2026
The project table below is based on deal counts, not value. The six busiest projects recorded 64 deals between them, about 17% of the day's 367.
| Project | Deals |
|---|---|
| The Woods | 18 |
| Azizi Venice 7 | 12 |
| Valia | 11 |
| Raw District 2 by Imtiaz | 8 |
| Verdana 4 | 8 |
| Weston | 7 |
The Woods led with 18 deals, six more than Azizi Venice 7. Valia followed with 11. Raw District 2 by Imtiaz and Verdana 4 each recorded eight, and Weston seven.
How to read this
The biggest deals by value and the busiest projects by count tell different stories. The first group is a handful of large land registrations in one area. The second reflects steady buying across several named projects. You can browse all Dubai off-plan projects, filter by area or by developer, and follow more daily reports in our market news.
This article is information based on DLD open data, not investment advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the biggest Dubai property deal on 23 October 2026?
According to DLD data, it was a land sale in Al Rowaiyah First worth AED 214,538,410 (about AED 214.5 million) for a plot of 917,459 sq ft. It was not off-plan.
Where were the largest deals registered?
All six of the largest deals were land sales in Al Rowaiyah First. Together they were worth about AED 656.6 million, ranging from AED 60.3 million to AED 214.5 million.
Which projects were most active on 23 October 2026?
The Woods recorded 18 deals, Azizi Venice 7 had 12 and Valia 11. Raw District 2 by Imtiaz and Verdana 4 had eight each, and Weston had seven. Dubai recorded 367 deals in total that day.
This article is general information about the Dubai property market, not financial advice. Prices and regulations change; ask for up-to-date details before you buy.
