Dubai real estate hits AED 92.9 billion in Q3 2026 sales

Dubai's real estate market recorded 37,429 sales transactions totaling AED 92.9 billion in the third quarter of 2026. Primary market sales from developers led the activity, accounting for 25,441 transactions valued at AED 52.6 billion, while resales totaled 11,988 transactions worth AED 40.3 billion.

In the secondary market, over 67% of transactions during Q3 were conducted in cash. September saw significant growth across various sectors, including a 28.8% month-on-month increase in plot sales and a 27.7% rise in commercial transactions. Villa sales grew by 3.9%, and 9,055 apartment sales were recorded during the month.

The rental sector is also showing strong momentum. In September, 48,639 rental contracts were registered in Dubai’s freehold areas, representing a 22.6% month-on-month increase. For the first nine months of 2026, total freehold rental contracts reached 298,984, a 6.8% increase compared to the same period in 2025.