Dubai Property Transactions Hit $156 Billion in Nine Months, Second-Highest on Record

Dubai’s real estate market has recorded AED 574.12 billion ($156.33 billion) in property transactions during the first nine months of 2026, according to Dubai Land Department figures, making it the second-highest nine-month sales figure ever recorded in the emirate after the record set in 2025, and the headline number of the Dubai property market 2026 so far.

The numbers, covering January to September 2026, underline the sheer scale of activity across the market. A total of 165,018 transactions were completed in the nine-month period, while property sales alone reached AED 379.4 billion ($103.31 billion) across 123,416 deals.

Dubai Property Market 2026 by the Numbers

September proved a strong close to the third quarter. Dubai recorded AED 50.78 billion ($13.83 billion) in real estate transactions during September alone, spread across 16,490 deals.

FAKTA

• Total transactions (Jan-Sep 2026): AED 574.12 billion ($156.33 billion) across 165,018 deals
• Property sales (Jan-Sep 2026): AED 379.4 billion ($103.31 billion) across 123,416 deals — second-highest on record after 2025
• Ready-property sales: AED 196.08 billion across approximately 39,320 transactions
• Off-plan sales: AED 183.32 billion from 84,090 transactions
• September 2026: AED 50.78 billion in transactions across 16,490 deals
• Top-performing area: Business Bay, with sales topping AED 20 billion

Off-Plan Sales Stay Dominant

Off-plan transactions continued to make up the majority of Dubai’s deal flow by volume. Of the 84,090 off-plan transactions recorded over the nine months, 77,180 were residential unit deals and 6,909 were building transactions, worth a combined AED 183.32 billion.

Business Bay Tops the Area Rankings

Business Bay recorded the highest sales value among Dubai areas during the nine-month period, topping AED 20 billion. Airport City followed at approximately AED 17.72 billion, with Al Yalayis 1 reaching AED 16.09 billion.

The September figures highlight how activity remains spread across both completed and off-plan segments as Dubai’s real estate market heads into the final quarter of 2026. Read the full story on Watan News International.

Conclusion

Nine months of data show Dubai’s property market cooling from its 2025 record pace without losing its pull: AED 574.12 billion in transactions and a strong off-plan pipeline, even as price growth eases after years of gains. With the final quarter ahead, the market rewards income-focused buyers more than the short-term traders of the peak years.

FAQ

How much property did Dubai sell in the first nine months of 2026?

Dubai recorded AED 574.12 billion ($156.33 billion) in total property transactions from January to September 2026, across 165,018 deals.

Is this a record for Dubai real estate?

It is the second-highest figure on record for Dubai property sales, behind the level reached in the same period of 2025.

Which area sold the most property in 2026?

Business Bay led all areas with more than AED 20 billion in sales, followed by Airport City and Al Yalayis 1.