The total real estate transactions in Dubai for Week 7 reached AED 7.36, a 14.5% decrease from last week’s AED 8.6 billion. Off-plan contributed 57.8%, while Ready properties contributed 42.2%.

Dubai’s real estate market recorded a total transaction value of AED7.36 billion in Week 7, marking a decline from the previous week’s AED8.6 billion. The slowdown represents a 14.5% decrease in total transaction value, reflecting market fluctuations influenced by varying investor activity and demand.

Off-Plan vs. Ready Market Performance

The off-plan segment dominated the market, contributing 57.8% of the total transactions with a value of AED4.25 billion. The ready property segment followed with 42.2%, amounting to AED3.1 billion.

Off-Plan Market Breakdown

• Flats led the category with AED2.97 billion, contributing 69.9% of all off-plan transactions.
• Villas followed with AED1.19 billion, making up 28.1% of off-plan sales.
• Hotel apartments & rooms accounted for a minor 0.8% at AED35.4 million.
• Commercial properties contributed 1.1%, registering AED47.5 million.

Ready Market Breakdown

• Flats remained the largest contributor at AED2.17 billion, equating to 69.8% of all ready property sales.
• Villas contributed 17.7%, reaching AED551.1 million.
• Hotel apartments & rooms accounted for 2.9%, with transactions totaling AED89.8 million.
• Commercial properties saw a significant 9.6% share, registering AED298.6 million in sales.

Top Performing Areas by Transaction Value

Off-Plan Properties

Among the most active areas in off-plan transactions, Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid led with AED429.2 million, followed by Al Yufrah 1 (AED333.8 million) and Palm Deira (AED300 million). Other notable contributors included Madinat Al Mataar (AED223.9 million) and Jumeirah Village Circle (AED176.9 million).

Ready Properties

For ready transactions, Burj Khalifa emerged as the top-performing area with AED374.4 million in sales. Business Bay followed with AED286.6 million, while Palm Jumeirah recorded AED246.1 million. Other high-performing locations included Jumeirah Lakes Towers (AED208.2 million), Dubai Marina (AED176.7 million), and Dubai Creek Harbour (AED120.9 million).

Market Insights and Trends

• Off-plan sales continue to dominate, driven by attractive developer incentives and investor confidence in future growth.
• Flats remain the most transacted asset class, accounting for over two-thirds of both off-plan and ready property transactions.
• Burj Khalifa and Business Bay maintain their premium appeal, reflecting strong demand for ready properties in prime locations.
• Commercial transactions contributed significantly in the ready market, signaling growing interest in business-oriented real estate investments.

Conclusion

Despite a decline in total transaction value from the previous week, Dubai’s real estate market remains resilient, with off-plan properties continuing to drive the majority of sales. Strategic investment in high-performing areas such as Burj Khalifa, Business Bay, and Palm Jumeirah ensures steady momentum, while commercial properties are emerging as a promising segment within the ready market. As market dynamics shift, investors and buyers should monitor trends closely, particularly in high-demand locations, to capitalize on potential opportunities in Dubai’s evolving real estate landscape.