Dubai recorded 686 property sales worth AED 1.96 billion on 26 October 2026, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data. Off-plan accounted for 58% of deals, while ready property took the larger share of value. Over the last seven days the market logged 2,472 deals worth AED 7.22 billion, 60% of them off-plan.
The day in numbers
- Deals: 686
- Total value: AED 1.96 billion
- Median price: AED 1.38 million
- Average price per sq ft: AED 1,709
- Off-plan share of deals: 58%
Off-plan v ready
Off-plan led on volume. Ready property led on value, which points to a higher average ticket in the secondary market on the day.
| Segment | Deals | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Off-plan | 399 | AED 859 million |
| Ready | 287 | AED 1.10 billion |
Busiest areas
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) recorded the most deals, while Business Bay recorded the highest value among the top eight areas.
| Area | Deals | Value | Off-plan | Median AED/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 69 | AED 83.6 million | 57% | 1,550 |
| Dubai South | 51 | AED 52.4 million | 96% | 1,656 |
| Dubai Land Residence Complex | 41 | AED 39.1 million | 90% | 1,455 |
| Business Bay | 39 | AED 208.3 million | 21% | 1,712 |
| Dubai Maritime City (Mina Rashid) | 27 | AED 80.2 million | 100% | 2,935 |
| Meydan One | 24 | AED 23.7 million | 54% | 1,352 |
| Jabal Ali Industrial Second | 21 | AED 21.2 million | 100% | 1,850 |
| Al Hebiah Fifth | 21 | AED 49.4 million | 57% | 1,754 |
Dubai South, Dubai Land Residence Complex, Dubai Maritime City and Jabal Ali Industrial Second were almost entirely off-plan. Business Bay was the opposite, with 21% off-plan. Readers can browse off-plan projects in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), off-plan projects in Dubai South and off-plan projects in Business Bay.
Most active projects
Six projects recorded 18 or more deals each:
- Serenz by Danube: 22 deals
- SLS Dubai: 22 deals
- Portside Square: 21 deals
- Raw District 2 by Imtiaz: 20 deals
- Azizi Venice 11: 20 deals
- Weston: 18 deals
Largest transactions
The biggest sale was a ready five-bedroom flat in Balqis Residence, Palm Jumeirah, at AED 55 million for 13,913 sq ft. Three commercial units in Palm Jebel Ali (The Beach and Coral Collection, Frond F) followed at AED 53.5 million, AED 49.6 million and AED 49.3 million. Two off-plan offices in Bureau Lamar, Business Bay, each sold for AED 43.8 million (9,513 sq ft). The Bureau Lamar sales help explain Business Bay's AED 208.3 million total from 39 deals.
The 7-day picture
Across the last seven days, DLD data shows 2,472 deals worth AED 7.22 billion. The off-plan share over the week was 60%, two percentage points above today's 58%. Today's ready-property value of AED 1.10 billion is a reminder that deal count and deal value can point in different directions.
Developer-by-developer detail is on the Dubai off-plan projects page, and earlier reports are in market news.
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Frequently asked questions
How many property deals did Dubai record on 26 October 2026?
Dubai Land Department (DLD) data shows 686 deals worth AED 1.96 billion, with a median price of AED 1.38 million and an average of AED 1,709 per sq ft.
What share of Dubai sales was off-plan on 26 October 2026?
Off-plan made up 58% of deals: 399 off-plan deals worth AED 859 million, against 287 ready deals worth AED 1.10 billion.
Which Dubai area had the most deals on 26 October 2026?
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) had the most, with 69 deals worth AED 83.6 million. Dubai South was second with 51 deals, 96% of them off-plan.
What was the Dubai market total over the last 7 days?
DLD data shows 2,472 deals worth AED 7.22 billion over the last seven days, with 60% of deals 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.
