Dubai recorded 367 property sales worth AED 1.81 billion on 23 October 2026, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data. Deal numbers were about 25% below the previous 7-day daily average of 490, while total value was about 45% above the average of AED 1.25 billion. Off-plan accounted for 60% of deals.
Today's figures against the 7-day average
| Measure | 23 October 2026 | Previous 7-day daily average |
|---|---|---|
| Sales deals | 367 | 490 |
| Total value | AED 1.81 billion | AED 1.25 billion |
| Median deal price | AED 1.65 million | n/a |
| Average price per sq ft | AED 1,763 | n/a |
The gap between a lower deal count and a higher value is explained largely by a handful of land transactions, covered below. The median deal of AED 1.65 million gives a better picture of a typical transaction than the headline total.
Busiest areas by number of deals
Dubai South was the busiest area with 26 deals worth AED 31.3 million, 85% of them off-plan. Al Yufrah 1 followed with 24 deals (AED 53.8 million, 96% off-plan), and Dubai Investment Park First recorded 21 deals (AED 23.7 million, all off-plan).
- Dubai South: 26 deals, AED 31.3 million, median AED 1,789 per sq ft
- Al Yufrah 1: 24 deals, AED 53.8 million, median AED 1,930 per sq ft
- Dubai Investment Park First: 21 deals, AED 23.7 million, median AED 1,088 per sq ft
- Business Bay: 14 deals, AED 32.1 million, 14% off-plan, median AED 2,762 per sq ft
- Al Khairan First: 14 deals, AED 48.1 million, all off-plan, median AED 2,464 per sq ft
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): 12 deals, AED 16.4 million, 33% off-plan, median AED 1,338 per sq ft
- Al Rowaiyah First: 12 deals, AED 962.4 million, no off-plan
- Dubai Land Residence Complex: 11 deals, AED 9.8 million, 82% off-plan, median AED 1,361 per sq ft
Readers following these locations can browse off-plan projects in Dubai South and off-plan projects in Al Yufrah 1.
Off-plan share: 60% of deals, 24% of value
Off-plan sales numbered 219, worth AED 439.3 million. Ready-property sales numbered 148, worth AED 1.37 billion. That means off-plan was the majority of transactions but about 24% of total value, while ready sales carried about 76%.
The most active projects by deal count were The Woods (18), Azizi Venice 7 (12), Valia (11), Raw District 2 by Imtiaz (8), Verdana 4 (8) and Weston (7). You can see the wider list on the Dubai off-plan projects page.
Why value was high: Al Rowaiyah First land
Al Rowaiyah First recorded 12 deals worth AED 962.4 million, about 53% of the day's total value. The six largest transactions of the day were all land sales in the area, ranging from AED 60.3 million to AED 214.5 million and totalling about AED 657 million. The largest was a plot of 917,459 sq ft sold for AED 214.5 million.
Land is priced very differently from apartments: the area's median was AED 234 per sq ft, against a citywide average of AED 1,763. Excluding Al Rowaiyah First, the remaining 355 deals were worth about AED 849 million, below the 7-day daily average value.
What this means for buyers
One day's data is a snapshot, not a trend. Large land sales can lift the daily value without any change in apartment or villa demand. For homes, the median price, price per sq ft and area-level activity are more useful guides. More background is in our Dubai real estate market news.
Source: Dubai Land Department (DLD) open data, 23 October 2026. This is market information, not investment advice.
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Frequently asked questions
How many property sales were recorded in Dubai on 23 October 2026?
Dubai Land Department (DLD) data shows 367 sales worth AED 1.81 billion. The median deal was AED 1.65 million and the average price was AED 1,763 per sq ft.
Which areas were busiest on 23 October 2026?
Dubai South led with 26 deals, followed by Al Yufrah 1 with 24 and Dubai Investment Park First with 21. Business Bay and Al Khairan First each recorded 14 deals.
What share of sales were off-plan?
Off-plan made up 60% of deals: 219 off-plan against 148 ready sales. Off-plan value was AED 439.3 million, about 24% of the day's total, while ready sales were worth AED 1.37 billion.
Why was the value above average when deals were below average?
Six land sales in Al Rowaiyah First totalled about AED 657 million. The area as a whole recorded AED 962.4 million across 12 deals, about 53% of the day's value.
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.
