Dubai recorded 476 property sales worth AED 1.06 billion on 22 October 2026, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) data. That is 4% fewer deals and 24% less value than the average day of the previous seven days (497 deals, AED 1.39 billion). Off-plan accounted for 62% of the deals.
Today against the previous 7 days
The number of deals was close to the recent pattern. Total value was further from it. The median sale price was AED 1.29 million, and the average price was AED 1,687 per sq ft.
| Measure | 22 October 2026 | Previous 7-day daily average |
|---|---|---|
| Sales transactions | 476 | 497 |
| Total value | AED 1.06 billion | AED 1.39 billion |
| Average value per deal* | AED 2.22 million | AED 2.80 million |
*Calculated by dividing total value by number of deals.
In short, the day was roughly in line on volume but lighter on value, so the average deal was smaller than in the past week.
Off-plan: most deals, less than half the value
Off-plan sales numbered 296, or 62% of the total. Ready-property sales numbered 180.
- Off-plan: 296 deals, AED 483 million
- Ready: 180 deals, AED 574 million
Ready property therefore made up about 54% of the day's value despite being 38% of the deals. Several of the largest individual transactions were ready, which helps explain this. Buyers weighing the two routes can browse all Dubai off-plan projects.
The busiest areas
The eight most active areas accounted for 219 of the 476 deals, about 46%.
| Area | Deals | Value | Off-plan share | Median AED/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai South | 61 | AED 79.3 million | 93% | 1,633 |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 35 | AED 37.3 million | 54% | 1,487 |
| Al Hebiah Fifth | 34 | AED 59.1 million | 71% | 1,793 |
| Business Bay | 24 | AED 52.9 million | 25% | 2,239 |
| City of Arabia | 22 | AED 37.9 million | 100% | 1,624 |
| Arjan | 16 | AED 16.7 million | 81% | 1,585 |
| Dubai Land Residence Complex | 14 | AED 15.0 million | 79% | 1,260 |
| Al Yelayiss 1 | 13 | AED 44.9 million | 100% | 1,932 |
Dubai South was the busiest area, and almost all of its sales were off-plan. See off-plan projects in Dubai South and in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC).
Business Bay stood out in the other direction. Only 25% of its sales were off-plan, and its median of AED 2,239 per sq ft was the highest of the eight. Off-plan projects in Business Bay are listed separately.
Al Yelayiss 1 had only 13 deals but AED 44.9 million in value, the third-highest value per deal in this group after Business Bay and Al Hebiah Fifth, going by the figures above.
Most active projects and largest deals
By number of deals, the leading projects were:
- Arancia Yards 2 by Beyond: 20 deals
- DAMAC Lagoons – Lagoon Views 13: 16 deals
- Azizi Venice 11: 11 deals
- DAMAC Islands 2 – Antigua 1, Azizi Venice 10 and Raw District 2 by Imtiaz: 9 deals each
The largest single transactions were mostly non-residential and ready:
- Industrial property in Dubai Industrial City: AED 41.8 million (33,178 sq ft)
- Commercial property at Eden Hills, Dubai Hills Estate: AED 28.9 million
- Residential property in International City Phase 1: AED 25.1 million
- Commercial property on Palm Jebel Ali, Frond E: AED 22.4 million
- Villas at Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City District One: AED 18.0 million
The biggest off-plan sale was a four-bedroom flat at Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina, at AED 17.96 million (5,209 sq ft).
What to take from the numbers
One day is a small sample, and values can move sharply with a few large transactions. The figures above are information, not a forecast. For background on buying, see the investor FAQ and more Dubai market news.
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Frequently asked questions
How many properties were sold in Dubai on 22 October 2026?
DLD data shows 476 sales worth AED 1.06 billion. The previous 7-day average was 497 deals and AED 1.39 billion a day, so deals were about 4% lower and value about 24% lower.
What share of Dubai sales were off-plan on 22 October 2026?
Off-plan made up 62% of deals, or 296 of 476. These were worth AED 483 million. The 180 ready-property sales were worth AED 574 million.
Which Dubai areas had the most sales on 22 October 2026?
Dubai South had 61 deals, 93% of them off-plan. Jumeirah Village Circle had 35 and Al Hebiah Fifth 34. Business Bay had 24 and City of Arabia 22.
What was the median price per square foot in Dubai on 22 October 2026?
The average was AED 1,687 per sq ft and the median sale price was AED 1.29 million. Among the busiest areas, medians ranged from AED 1,260 per sq ft in Dubai Land Residence Complex to AED 2,239 in Business Bay.
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.
