Dubai Real Estate Sale Transactions: 01 May 2026
Dubai Real Estate Sales Report
01 May 2026
A total of 945 real estate transactions were registered on 01 May 2026, with a combined value of AED 2,652,208,676.
The activity reflects a full distribution across sales, mortgage, and gift transfers, with residential properties accounting for the majority of volume.
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Source: Building Arabia.
Transactions by Sales Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts | 39 | 79,958,300 | 21,770,032 |
| Mortgage | 222 | 404,271,762 | 110,075,071 |
| Sales | 684 | 2,167,978,614 | 590,335,014 |
| Grand Total | 945 | 2,652,208,676 | 722,180,117 |
Transactions by Property Status
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 534 | 1,584,958,815 | 431,576,795 |
| Ready | 411 | 1,067,249,861 | 290,603,323 |
| Grand Total | 945 | 2,652,208,676 | 722,180,117 |
Transactions by Property Ownership
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 866 | 2,526,148,263 | 687,783,808 |
| Non Free Hold | 79 | 126,060,413 | 34,324,236 |
| Grand Total | 945 | 2,652,208,676 | 722,180,117 |
Transactions by Property Usage
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 11 | 109,632,348 | 29,851,249 |
| Residential | 934 | 2,542,576,328 | 692,328,867 |
| Grand Total | 945 | 2,652,208,676 | 722,180,117 |
Transactions by Property Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | |||
| Villa | 87 | 561,197,408 | 152,791,507 |
| Subtotal A) Building | 87 | 561,197,408 | 152,791,507 |
| B) Land | |||
| Commercial | 10 | 86,532,348 | 23,560,083 |
| Government Housing | 2 | 3,216,170 | 875,661 |
| Industrial | 1 | 23,100,000 | 6,289,721 |
| Land | 1 | 17,000,000 | 4,628,687 |
| Residential | 46 | 324,111,548 | 88,246,586 |
| Residential / Residential Villa | 8 | 11,910,000 | 3,242,933 |
| Residential Flats | 1 | 15,000,000 | 4,084,180 |
| Other | 16 | 61,831,275 | 16,834,437 |
| Subtotal B) Land | 85 | 542,701,341 | 147,772,288 |
| C) Unit | |||
| Flat | 736 | 1,413,731,898 | 384,920,350 |
| Hotel Apartment | 5 | 9,377,135 | 2,553,011 |
| Hotel Rooms | 7 | 7,288,647 | 1,984,604 |
| Office | 21 | 101,981,630 | 27,768,582 |
| Shop | 4 | 15,930,617 | 4,337,617 |
| Subtotal C) Unit | 773 | 1,548,309,927 | 421,564,164 |
| Grand Total | 945 | 2,652,208,676 | 722,180,117 |
Top 10 Localities by Value
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saih Shuaib 1 | 46 | 429,441,700 | 116,922,830 |
| DUBAI WATER CANAL | 2 | 153,175,000 | 41,706,684 |
| Jumeirah First | 2 | 149,273,000 | 40,645,318 |
| BUSINESS BAY | 35 | 126,667,674 | 34,489,269 |
| MBR DISTRICT 1 | 2 | 86,700,000 | 23,607,125 |
| DUBAI SPORTS CITY | 92 | 81,444,050 | 22,176,292 |
| AL BARARI | 1 | 72,000,000 | 19,604,471 |
| DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK FIRST | 53 | 69,884,713 | 19,028,422 |
| JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE | 57 | 64,635,765 | 17,598,655 |
| Al Satwa | 19 | 54,326,678 | 14,791,346 |
A total of 105 other active localities recorded transactions, with a combined value of AED 1,344,653,776.
Examples from the next highest areas include Al Khairan First, DUBAI HILLS, and Wadi Al Safa 4.
Conclusion
The registry for 01 May 2026 shows off-plan transactions leading in both volume and value, while residential properties account for the majority of activity. Unit-based properties remain the dominant segment, with flats representing the largest share of transactions.
Land and building categories contribute a smaller share of volume but maintain notable value distribution across residential and commercial allocations. Free hold ownership continues to represent the primary structure across registered transactions.
Disclaimer
This report is based on publicly available market transaction summaries and compiled data related to Dubai real estate activity for the stated period.
Figures are presented for informational purposes only and may vary from final official statistics published by the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
1 US Dollar = 3.6725 UAE Dirhams
This material does not constitute financial or investment advice. Real estate investments involve risk and readers should conduct independent research before making any investment decisions.