The total real estate transactions in Dubai for Week 10 was AED8.2 billion. Decrease of 11% from last week’s AED9.2 billion. Off-plan contributed 58.2%, while Ready properties contributed 41.8%.

Dubai’s real estate market recorded total transactions valued at AED 8.17 billion in Week 10, marking a decrease of approximately 11.1% compared to the previous week’s total of AED 9.2 billion. Despite this weekly downturn, the market showcased robust performance across various segments.

Breakdown of Transactions:

• Off-Plan Properties contributed significantly, accounting for 58.2% of total transactions (AED 4.76 billion).
  • Flats dominated this category with AED 3.65 billion, comprising 76.7% of off-plan transactions.
  • Villas followed, contributing AED 935.7 million (19.7%).
  • Hotel Apartments & Rooms had a modest contribution of AED 40 million (0.8%).
• Ready Properties made up 41.8% of total transactions, totaling AED 3.42 billion.
  • Flats were the leading sub-category here, with transactions worth AED 2.35 billion (68.8%).
  • Villas registered AED 745.9 million (21.8%).
  • Hotel Apartments & Rooms added AED 77.6 million (2.3%).¹

Most Active Areas by Value:

Off-Plan:

• Madinat Dubai Almelaheya led with AED 461.6 million.
• Marsa Dubai closely followed at AED 461 million.
• Business Bay contributed AED 406.9 million.
• Al Yufrah 1 saw transactions totaling AED 398.6 million.
• Other active areas included Motor City (AED 223.6M), Palm Deira (AED 217.2M), Dubai Marina (AED 213.9M), and Jumeirah Village Circle (AED 204.6M).

These top areas accounted for AED 2.9 billion, representing 61% of total off-plan transactions.

Ready Properties:

• Business Bay was the most active, recording transactions of AED 308.4 million.
• Burj Khalifa transactions totaled AED 264.5 million.
• Palm Jumeirah followed closely with AED 251.4 million.
• Other notable areas included Dubai Marina (AED 207.3M), Jumeirah Lakes Towers (AED 179M), and Jumeirah Village Circle (AED 170.2M).

The top active areas for ready properties combined totaled AED 1.83 billion, contributing 53.6% to the ready market segment.

Market Insights:

The week-on-week decline indicates typical fluctuations within Dubai’s real estate cycle rather than an overall weakening market. Off-plan properties continue to attract substantial investor interest, particularly in emerging and well-located communities like Madinat Dubai Almelaheya and Marsa Dubai. The ready property market remains steady, driven primarily by central and well-established communities such as Business Bay and Palm Jumeirah. Overall, Week 10 underscores continued confidence in Dubai’s real estate sector, with investors showing sustained appetite for both new and established properties.