Off-plan homes made up 41% of Dubai's property sales on 30 October 2026, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data. Of 472 deals, 194 were off-plan and 278 were ready. By value, off-plan accounted for AED 446 million and ready homes for AED 535 million.
The split on 30 October 2026
Total sales value was about AED 981 million. Off-plan therefore represented roughly 45% of value, higher than its 41% share of deal count. Total deals of 472 compare with an average of 495 a day over the previous 7 days, while the previous 7-day daily average value was AED 1.65 billion.
- Off-plan: 194 deals, AED 446,325,105
- Ready: 278 deals, AED 535,119,121
- Off-plan share of deals: 41%
Where off-plan share was highest
The area picture differs sharply from the city-wide figure. Among the eight busiest areas, three had off-plan shares of 78% or more.
| Area | Deals | Value (AED) | Off-plan share | Median AED per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liwan | 142 | 147.6m | 0% | 1,000 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 29 | 28.9m | 24% | 1,340 |
| Business Bay | 22 | 115.8m | 36% | 1,998 |
| Al Yufrah 1 (The Valley & Sobha Sanctuary) | 18 | 99.6m | 78% | 2,114 |
| Dubai Land Residence Complex | 17 | 14.8m | 94% | 1,491 |
| Dubai Sports City | 15 | 14.5m | 67% | 1,150 |
| Jumeirah Village Triangle | 12 | 16.3m | 67% | 1,675 |
| Majan | 11 | 10.2m | 82% | 1,470 |
What stands out
Liwan skews the ready figure. Its 142 deals were all ready, which is about half of the day's 278 ready sales. Without it, the city-wide mix would look more off-plan heavy.
Al Yufrah 1 combines high share and higher pricing. At 78% off-plan and a median of AED 2,114 per sq ft, it posted AED 99.6 million from just 18 deals. Browse off-plan projects in Al Yufrah 1.
Dubai Land Residence Complex and Majan are smaller-ticket. Dubai Land Residence Complex (94% off-plan) recorded 17 deals worth AED 14.8 million, and Majan (82%) had 11 deals worth AED 10.2 million.
JVC and Business Bay are mixed markets. JVC had the most deals after Liwan, at 29, with 24% off-plan. Business Bay's 22 deals reached AED 115.8 million at 36% off-plan. See JVC off-plan projects and Business Bay off-plan projects.
What it means for buyers
This is a one-day snapshot, not a trend. Small areas can swing a percentage with a few deals, so an area's share is best read alongside its deal count. Median price per square foot also varies widely, from AED 1,000 in Liwan to AED 2,114 in Al Yufrah 1, so comparing like with like matters.
Buyers considering off-plan should compare payment plans, handover dates and developer track records, and check each project against their own budget. Those weighing the AED 2 million threshold can read our Golden Visa through property guide. To compare locations, use the off-plan projects by area list.
Figures come from Dubai Land Department open data for 30 October 2026. This is market information, not investment advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What share of Dubai sales were off-plan on 30 October 2026?
Off-plan was 41% of deals: 194 of 472 sales, worth AED 446 million. Ready homes had 278 deals worth AED 535 million, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data.
Which Dubai areas had the highest off-plan share on 30 October 2026?
Dubai Land Residence Complex had 94% off-plan, Majan 82% and Al Yufrah 1 (The Valley & Sobha Sanctuary) 78%. Dubai Sports City and Jumeirah Village Triangle were both at 67%.
Why was the off-plan share only 41% if several areas were so high?
Liwan recorded 142 deals, all ready, which is about half of ready sales that day. Its volume pulls the city-wide off-plan share down despite high shares in smaller areas.
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.
