Dubai recorded 456 property sales worth AED 1.14 billion on 28 October 2026, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) open data. That is below the previous 7-day daily average of 493 deals and AED 1.48 billion. Off-plan units made up 60% of deals, and the median sale price was AED 1.51 million.
Sales against the previous 7 days
Deal count was 37 lower than the previous 7-day daily average, a fall of about 8%. Total value was AED 341 million lower, a fall of about 23%. Value fell by more than volume, so the average deal was smaller than in the preceding week.
| Measure | 28 October 2026 | Previous 7-day daily average |
|---|---|---|
| Sales deals | 456 | 493 |
| Sales value | AED 1.14 billion | AED 1.48 billion |
The median price was AED 1.51 million, and the average price was AED 1,681 per sq ft. The site's market news section has earlier daily readings for comparison.
Off-plan share: 275 deals against 181
Off-plan transactions numbered 275, or 60% of the total. Ready (completed) property accounted for 181 deals.
- Off-plan: 275 deals, AED 547 million (48% of value)
- Ready: 181 deals, AED 593 million (52% of value)
Off-plan led on the number of deals, while ready property was slightly ahead on value. Buyers who want to see what is currently offered can browse all Dubai off-plan projects.
The busiest areas
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) recorded the most sales, with 39 deals worth AED 44.3 million. Dubai South and Dubai Investment Park First followed with 25 deals each.
| Area | Deals | Value | Off-plan | Median AED/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 39 | AED 44.3m | 69% | 1,504 |
| Dubai South | 25 | AED 38.2m | 76% | 1,717 |
| Dubai Investment Park First | 25 | AED 24.5m | 100% | 919 |
| Business Bay | 23 | AED 44.3m | 13% | 2,239 |
| Dubai Maritime City (Mina Rashid) | 23 | AED 70.6m | 100% | 2,924 |
| Dubai Studio City | 17 | AED 9.4m | 82% | 3,356 |
| Jabal Ali Industrial Second | 14 | AED 12.5m | 100% | 1,657 |
| Dubai Sports City | 13 | AED 16.2m | 38% | 1,237 |
Dubai Maritime City had the highest value among these areas, at AED 70.6 million from 23 deals, all off-plan. Business Bay was the only one of the top five that was mostly ready property, at 13% off-plan.
Area pages: JVC, Dubai South, Business Bay and Dubai Maritime City.
Most active projects
Portside Square had the most deals of any project, at 20. Verdana Residence 4 followed with 12, then The First Collection at Dubai Studio City with 11. Raw District 2 by Imtiaz and Verdana 4 each had 9, and Avenue Park Towers II had 8.
Largest transactions
The largest deals were all ready property:
- AED 34 million: commercial property in Jumeirah Islands, 10,780 sq ft
- AED 23.7 million: commercial property in Jumeirah Islands, 12,529 sq ft
- AED 20 million: residential property in Mirdif, 44,725 sq ft
- AED 15.22 million: two-bedroom flat in One Za'abeel (Zaabeel First), 3,026 sq ft
- AED 15 million: commercial property in Jumeirah Park, 9,965 sq ft
What this means for buyers
This is one day of data, and daily totals move. The figures show where deals were concentrated, which can help when comparing areas and price per sq ft. They are information, not advice or a forecast. Buyers considering the AED 2 million threshold can read the Golden Visa through property guide.
Source: Dubai Land Department (DLD) open data and this website's project register.
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Frequently asked questions
How many property sales did Dubai record on 28 October 2026?
Dubai recorded 456 sales worth AED 1.14 billion on 28 October 2026, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) open data. The median sale price was AED 1.51 million.
Was that more or less than the previous week?
It was lower. The previous 7-day daily average was 493 deals and AED 1.48 billion, so deals were about 8% lower and value about 23% lower.
What share of Dubai sales were off-plan on 28 October 2026?
Off-plan sales were 275 of 456 deals, or 60%. Ready property had 181 deals and a slightly larger share of value, AED 593 million against AED 547 million off-plan.
Which areas were busiest?
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) led with 39 deals. Dubai South and Dubai Investment Park First followed with 25 each, then Business Bay and Dubai Maritime City with 23 each.
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.
