Dubai Real Estate Sales Transactions: MTD May 2026
Dubai Real Estate Sales Transactions Report
MTD May 2026 (01–24 May)
A total of 13,430 real estate transactions valued at AED 51,098,397,713 were registered in Dubai during the period 01–24 May 2026.
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Source: Building Arabia.
Transactions by Sales Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifts | 737 | 4,795,163,723 | 1,305,700,642.60 |
| Mortgage | 2574 | 17,490,343,633 | 4,761,563,338.99 |
| Sales | 10119 | 28,812,890,357 | 7,846,503,841.59 |
| Grand Total | 13430 | 51,098,397,713 | 13,913,767,823.18 |
Transactions by Property Status
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 7499 | 16,300,799,546 | 4,438,719,531.06 |
| Ready | 5931 | 34,797,598,168 | 9,475,048,292.12 |
| Grand Total | 13430 | 51,098,397,713 | 13,913,767,823.18 |
Transactions by Property Ownership
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 12493 | 39,920,401,622 | 10,870,111,768.49 |
| Non Free Hold | 937 | 11,177,996,091 | 3,043,656,054.69 |
| Grand Total | 13430 | 51,098,397,713 | 13,913,767,823.18 |
Transactions by Property Usage
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | 298 | 14,534,124,750 | 3,957,370,419.67 |
| Residential | 13132 | 36,564,272,963 | 9,956,397,403.51 |
| Grand Total | 13430 | 51,098,397,713 | 13,913,767,823.18 |
Transactions by Property Type
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| A) Building | |||
| Villa | 998 | 3,799,816,335 | 1,034,668,348.68 |
| Subtotal A) Building | 998 | 3,799,816,335 | 1,034,668,348.68 |
| B) Land | |||
| Agricultural | 1 | 21,000,000 | 5,718,174.00 |
| Airport | 12 | 67,756,000 | 18,444,302.26 |
| Commercial | 271 | 13,426,074,477 | 3,654,428,261.27 |
| Commercial / Offices / Residential | 1 | 19,239,772 | 5,237,133.72 |
| General Use | 26 | 501,833,550 | 136,597,949.00 |
| Government Housing | 19 | 4,111,481,959 | 1,118,913,101.99 |
| Hospital | 1 | 19,384,052 | 5,276,419.74 |
| Industrial | 23 | 906,050,273 | 246,634,809.97 |
| Labor Camp | 2 | 53,000,000 | 14,431,582.00 |
| Land | 31 | 657,344,648 | 178,963,016.14 |
| Residential | 749 | 4,436,394,943 | 1,207,828,954.91 |
| Residential / Attached Villas | 3 | 5,092,000 | 1,386,139.69 |
| Residential / Residential Villa | 111 | 143,442,119 | 39,053,745.02 |
| Residential / Villas | 3 | 46,152,000 | 12,561,733.81 |
| Residential Flats | 22 | 531,156,475 | 144,577,419.86 |
| Sports Club | 2 | 149,000,000 | 40,571,806.00 |
| Unit | 3 | 153,000,000 | 41,660,982.00 |
| Villa | 19 | 390,845,232 | 106,423,733.91 |
| Other | 131 | 972,426,715 | 264,710,770.83 |
| Subtotal B) Land | 1430 | 26,610,674,214 | 7,244,720,736.12 |
| C) Unit | |||
| Flat | 10196 | 16,963,219,101 | 4,616,846,554.45 |
| Hotel Apartment | 271 | 390,170,820 | 106,217,330.08 |
| Hotel Rooms | 87 | 86,050,105 | 23,423,382.02 |
| Office | 327 | 2,819,130,728 | 767,458,542.49 |
| Shop | 118 | 414,835,011 | 112,925,584.23 |
| Show Rooms | 1 | 5,801,400 | 1,579,483.69 |
| Warehouse | 2 | 8,700,000 | 2,368,957.80 |
| Subtotal C) Unit | 11002 | 20,687,907,164 | 5,630,818,738.37 |
| Grand Total | 13430 | 51,098,397,713 | 13,913,767,823.18 |
Top 10 Localities by Value
| Category | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saih Aldahal | 3 | 3,934,150,708 | 1,071,150,305.51 |
| Al Yufrah 1 | 73 | 3,241,475,788 | 882,642,887.89 |
| BUSINESS BAY | 577 | 3,077,944,480 | 838,103,184.22 |
| Trade Center First | 15 | 1,916,622,501 | 521,833,260.67 |
| PALM JUMEIRAH | 145 | 1,862,848,702 | 507,189,451.68 |
| DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK FIRST | 482 | 1,789,980,585 | 487,356,837.76 |
| Al Satwa | 159 | 1,440,222,110 | 392,168,767.14 |
| Palm Deira | 365 | 1,402,086,006 | 381,784,815.11 |
| Madinat Al Mataar | 1104 | 1,368,494,953 | 372,638,400.91 |
| Wadi Al Safa 3 | 151 | 1,114,140,288 | 303,365,713.88 |
The remaining active localities recorded a combined transaction value of AED 30,970,411,592 (USD 8,435,534,198.41). Examples from the next highest areas include MOTOR CITY, JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE, and BURJ KHALIFA.
The figures above reflect transaction registrations recorded between 01 and 24 May 2026 and are presented according to the reported registry classifications and totals.
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.