Dubai’s ready apartment market recorded Dhs 5.28 billion in sales in October 2026, with nearly 3,000 transactions marking its strongest monthly performance since February.
Dubai ready apartment sales rise 25.7%
Ready apartment sales in Dubai increased by 25.7% in value and 22.6% in transaction volume in October, compared with September, according to an analysis of Dubai Land Department (DLD) data by real estate research platform Al Masdar Al Aqaari.
A total of 2,988 ready apartments changed hands during the month, compared with 2,437 transactions worth approximately Dhs 4.2 billion in September.
October recorded the highest monthly sales value since February 2026 and ranked third in both sales value and transaction numbers during the first 10 months of the year.
February remained the strongest month, with 3,844 transactions worth Dhs 6.85 billion, followed by January, which recorded 3,527 sales valued at Dhs 5.96 billion.
Ready apartments accounted for 36.9% of Dubai’s total residential apartment sales value in October and 34.3% of all apartment transactions, including off-plan properties.
JVC leads Dubai ready apartment sales
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) recorded the highest number of ready apartment transactions in October, with 384 sales worth Dhs 364.8 million.
Business Bay ranked second with 237 transactions valued at Dhs 448.6 million, followed by Liwan with 187 sales worth Dhs 192 million.
The top five communities were:
Jumeirah Village Circle: 384 transactions worth Dhs 364.8 million
Business Bay: 237 transactions worth Dhs 448.6 million
Liwan: 187 transactions worth Dhs 192 million
International City Phase 1: 129 transactions worth Dhs 58.2 million
Dubai Marina: 123 transactions worth Dhs 338.6 million
While JVC led in transaction volume, Business Bay recorded a higher total sales value.
Palm Jumeirah leads luxury apartment sales
Dubai’s high-value ready apartment market also recorded significant activity in October.
A total of 44 ready apartments priced at Dhs 10 million or more were sold during the month, generating combined sales of Dhs 700 million.
Palm Jumeirah led this segment with 18 transactions worth Dhs 343.9 million, representing approximately 49% of the total value of sales in this price category.
The island also recorded the two most expensive ready apartment transactions of October, valued at Dhs 55 million and Dhs 53.7 million.
DLD data used for market analysis
The figures were compiled by Al Masdar Al Aqaari using Dubai Land Department transaction data.
The platform excluded one apartment transaction registered in Dubai Marina because of concerns about its recorded value and associated data. All figures in the analysis reflect this exclusion.
