- April 17, 2026
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Dubai’s real estate market displayed robust activity on January 9, 2024, with total transactions amounting to AED 1,565,855,264. These transactions were distributed across Off-Plan and Ready properties, showcasing dynamic buyer interest in both segments.
Off-Plan Properties
The Off-Plan segment contributed 50.2% to the total transaction value, recording AED 786,757,912. The breakdown within this category highlights strong interest in flats, which accounted for 75.4% of Off-Plan transactions, with a value of AED 593,332,250. Following this, villas contributed 24.3% with AED 191,025,662, while hotel apartments and rooms recorded a modest 0.3% at AED 2,400,000.
Ready Properties
The Ready segment closely followed, contributing 49.8% to the total transaction value, amounting to AED 779,097,352. Among Ready properties, flats dominated with 55.2% of the category’s total, translating to AED 430,248,537. Villas contributed 16.5% with AED 128,268,486, while hotel apartments and rooms accounted for 16% at AED 124,902,662. Lastly, commercial properties made up 12.3%, amounting to AED 95,677,667.
Key Highlights
- Balanced Contributions: Both Off-Plan and Ready properties made nearly equal contributions to the day’s total, reflecting a healthy demand for both new developments and existing properties.
- Flats Lead Transactions: Flats emerged as the top-performing category in both segments, demonstrating consistent demand across property types.
- Villas in Demand: Villas showed significant transaction values, emphasizing their appeal to both end-users and investors.
This snapshot of Dubai’s real estate market underscores its vibrancy and resilience, driven by diverse offerings and sustained investor confidence. With balanced growth across Off-Plan and Ready properties, Dubai continues to solidify its position as a global real estate hub.
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