Off-plan properties made up 60% of Dubai sales on 28 October 2026, with 275 off-plan deals against 181 ready deals, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data. Ready sales were worth more in total, at AED 592.6 million against AED 547.2 million for off-plan.
The split: more off-plan deals, more ready value
The day's 456 sales were worth about AED 1.14 billion in total. Off-plan led on the number of deals, but ready homes led on value.
| Segment | Deals | Value | Share of value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-plan | 275 | AED 547.2 million | 48% |
| Ready | 181 | AED 592.6 million | 52% |
*Calculated from the DLD figures above.
Dividing value by deals gives an average of roughly AED 1.99 million per off-plan sale and AED 3.27 million per ready sale. These are our own calculations from the DLD totals, not a DLD statistic. The gap suggests the ready market included larger-ticket transactions on the day.
Where off-plan buyers were buying
Eight areas recorded the most deals. Three were entirely off-plan: Dubai Investment Park First, Dubai Maritime City (Mina Rashid) and Jabal Ali Industrial Second.
| Area | Deals | Value | Off-plan | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 39 | AED 44.3 million | 69% | 1,504 |
| Dubai Investment Park First | 25 | AED 24.5 million | 100% | 919 |
| Dubai South | 25 | AED 38.2 million | 76% | 1,717 |
| Business Bay | 23 | AED 44.3 million | 13% | 2,239 |
| Dubai Maritime City (Mina Rashid) | 23 | AED 70.6 million | 100% | 2,924 |
| Dubai Studio City | 17 | AED 9.4 million | 82% | 3,356 |
| Jabal Ali Industrial Second | 14 | AED 12.5 million | 100% | 1,657 |
| Dubai Sports City | 13 | AED 16.2 million | 38% | 1,237 |
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) had the most deals, 39, with 69% off-plan. Dubai Maritime City had the highest value of the eight areas, AED 70.6 million from 23 deals, all off-plan. Business Bay was the opposite case: 23 deals, but only 13% off-plan.
You can browse off-plan projects in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), off-plan projects in Dubai Maritime City (Mina Rashid) and off-plan projects in Business Bay on this site.
Activity against the previous week
DLD data puts the average for the previous seven days at 493 deals and AED 1.52 billion a day. The 456 deals recorded on 28 October 2026 are about 7% below that deal average, and the AED 1.14 billion value is about 25% below the daily value average. These percentages are our calculations from the DLD figures.
What it means for buyers
- Off-plan is the majority of deals, not of value. A 60% deal share does not mean 60% of the money.
- Areas differ sharply. Off-plan ranged from 13% in Business Bay to 100% in three areas, so a citywide split says little about one location.
- Prices per sq ft vary widely. Medians in these areas ran from AED 919 to AED 3,356, so compare like with like.
- One day is a snapshot. Check payment plans, handover dates and developer track record before committing. Our off-plan project directory lists the details we hold.
Buyers interested in residency should also read our guide to the Dubai Golden Visa through property, which covers the rules and the off-plan position.
This article is market information, not investment advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What share of Dubai sales were off-plan on 28 October 2026?
Off-plan made up 60% of deals. DLD data shows 275 off-plan sales against 181 ready sales, 456 in total.
Which areas were fully off-plan on 28 October 2026?
Dubai Investment Park First (25 deals), Dubai Maritime City (23 deals) and Jabal Ali Industrial Second (14 deals) were all 100% off-plan, according to DLD data.
Did off-plan or ready sales have the higher value?
Ready sales. They totalled AED 592.6 million against AED 547.2 million for off-plan, even though there were fewer ready deals.
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.
