Off-plan properties made up 58% of Dubai sales deals on 26 October 2026, with 398 off-plan deals against 287 ready deals, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data. Ready sales still carried more value, at AED 1.10 billion against AED 856 million for off-plan. The mix varied sharply by area.
Off-plan v ready: the split
DLD data shows 685 sales deals in total, worth about AED 1.95 billion. Off-plan led on the number of deals, but ready homes led on value.
| Segment | Deals | Value (AED) | Average per deal (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-plan | 398 | 856 million | about 2.15 million |
| Ready | 287 | 1.10 billion | about 3.82 million |
Off-plan therefore accounted for roughly 44% of value, against 58% of deals. The average ready deal was larger, which is why the two shares differ. The averages are calculated from the DLD totals above.
How the day compares with the previous week
Over the previous seven days, DLD data shows an average of 493 deals and AED 1.39 billion in value per day. The 685 deals and AED 1.95 billion recorded for 26 October 2026 are both above that average, by about 39% on deals and about 40% on value.
Where off-plan buyers are buying
Among the busiest areas, the off-plan share ranges from 21% to 100%.
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): 69 deals, AED 83.6 million, 57% off-plan, median AED 1,550 per sq ft.
- Dubai South: 51 deals, AED 52.4 million, 96% off-plan, median AED 1,656 per sq ft.
- Dubai Land Residence Complex: 41 deals, AED 39.1 million, 90% off-plan, median AED 1,455 per sq ft.
- Business Bay: 39 deals, AED 208.3 million, 21% off-plan, median AED 1,712 per sq ft.
- Dubai Maritime City (Mina Rashid): 27 deals, AED 80.2 million, 100% off-plan, median AED 2,935 per sq ft.
- Meydan One: 24 deals, AED 23.7 million, 54% off-plan, median AED 1,352 per sq ft.
- Al Hebiah Fifth: 21 deals, AED 49.4 million, 57% off-plan, median AED 1,754 per sq ft.
- Jabal Ali Industrial Second: 21 deals, AED 21.2 million, 100% off-plan, median AED 1,850 per sq ft.
JVC had the most deals. Dubai South was almost entirely off-plan, and Dubai Maritime City and Jabal Ali Industrial Second recorded only off-plan sales. Business Bay was the opposite: it had the highest value of the group, about AED 5.34 million per deal on average, with most sales ready.
What this means for buyers
The figures show that off-plan and ready buyers are often in different places. Off-plan activity is concentrated in areas where much of the stock is still being built, while a ready-led area such as Business Bay is a larger-ticket market.
Prices per square foot differ widely. Dubai Maritime City's median of AED 2,935 per sq ft is well above JVC at AED 1,550 and Meydan One at AED 1,352. These are medians for a single day's deals, so they reflect the units sold, not a whole area.
One day is a small sample, and mix can shift from day to day. Buyers comparing the two routes should check handover dates, payment plans and developer track record. The full list of Dubai off-plan projects is a starting point, and the investor FAQ covers common questions. This article is information, not investment advice.
Source
All figures are from Dubai Land Department (DLD) open data and this website's project register for 26 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What share of Dubai property sales was off-plan on 26 October 2026?
DLD data shows 398 off-plan deals out of 685 sales, a 58% share. The other 287 deals were ready properties.
Did off-plan or ready sales have the higher value?
Ready sales did. Ready deals were worth AED 1.10 billion, against AED 856 million for off-plan, even though there were fewer of them.
Which areas were mostly off-plan?
Dubai South was 96% off-plan across 51 deals, Dubai Land Residence Complex 90% across 41 deals, and Dubai Maritime City and Jabal Ali Industrial Second were both 100%. Business Bay was only 21% off-plan.
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.
