Dubai Property Market October 2026 in Numbers
By Muhammad Zohaib. Full month, 1 to 31 October 2026, read on 10 November 2026. Dubai Land Department data via DXB Interact.
Dubai recorded 11,937 property sales worth AED 34 billion in October 2026. That is 5.3% more sales and 14.4% more value than September 2026, and 39.9% fewer sales and 42.6% less value than October 2025. Every DXB Interact sales figure on this page counts sales only: Dubai Land Department direct sales plus DIFC sales, with mortgage registrations and gift transfers left out. The mortgage figures and the separate apartment mortgage analysis further down are reported on their own basis and labelled as such.
The month in figures
- Sales: 11,937 sales worth AED 34 billion in October 2026 (full month, sales basis).
- Against September 2026: the number of sales rose 5.3% and the value rose 14.4%.
- Against October 2025: the number of sales fell 39.9% and the value fell 42.6%.
- Primary and resale: primary (off-plan and developer) sales were 64% of sales by number and 56% by value. Resale was 36% by number and 44% by value.
- Price bands: by our calculation, 64% of sales were below AED 2 million (31% plus 33%), and the source shows 10% above AED 5 million.
- Mortgages, reported separately: 4,604 mortgage transactions worth AED 13.2 billion.
- Busiest area by number of sales: Al Barsha South Fourth.
How to read these numbers
- The basis is sales only. It counts Dubai Land Department direct sale transactions and DIFC sale transactions. It leaves out mortgage registrations and gift transfers, so it is not comparable with any total that includes them.
- The month is complete. The figures cover 1 to 31 October 2026 and were read on 10 November 2026. The changes against September 2026 and October 2025 are the ones the source states for its sales-only figures.
- The numbers are rounded as the source shows them. The sales value is shown as AED 34 billion, the shares are whole percentages, and the monthly line rounds to the nearest thousand.
- Mortgages are a separate count. The mortgage transactions in this article are not part of the 11,937 sales.
Our shares are labelled "our calculation" wherever we added figures ourselves. We make no forecast and no view on prices or returns.
Our September 2026 UAE market edition looks at the wider UAE picture. This October edition is a monthly read for Dubai alone. Earlier months in the series, such as the August 2026 Dubai market figures, use the same approach, with every figure dated and its basis stated.
Dubai October 2026: sales against September and last year
| Measure | October 2026 | Against September 2026 | Against October 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of sales | 11,937 | up 5.3% | down 39.9% |
| Sales value | AED 34 billion | up 14.4% | down 42.6% |
Value grew faster than the number of sales against September, and it fell faster than the number of sales against last October.
The source also draws a monthly line of sales, rounded to the nearest thousand. It reads 14,000 for March 2026, 14,000 for April, 10,000 for May, 14,000 for June, 14,000 for July, 12,000 for August, 11,000 for September and 12,000 for October.
Dubai October 2026: primary and resale sales
The source splits October sales into primary sales, which are off-plan and developer sales, and resale. The split below is read from the source chart.
| Segment | Share of sales by number | Share of sales by value |
|---|---|---|
| Primary (off-plan and developer) | 64% | 56% |
| Resale | 36% | 44% |
Primary sales made up the larger part of October on both measures. Resale held a bigger share of the value (44%) than of the number of sales (36%).
October 2026, sales basis. Dubai Land Department data via DXB Interact, full month.
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Dubai October 2026: sales value by property type
Apartments took the largest share of October sales value.
| Property type | Share of October 2026 sales value |
|---|---|
| Apartment | 43% |
| Villa | 27% |
| Plot | 17% |
| Commercial | 7% |
| Townhouse | 6% |
| Building | 0% |
The shares add up to 100%. The source shows Building at 0% with no visible slice on its chart.
Share of October 2026 sales value by property type. Sales basis, full month. Dubai Land Department data via DXB Interact.
Dubai October 2026: sales by price band
The source groups October sales by price band and shows each band as a share of the number of sales.
| Price band | Share of October 2026 sales by number |
|---|---|
| Below AED 1 million | 31% |
| AED 1 million to 2 million | 33% |
| AED 2 million to 3 million | 15% |
| AED 3 million to 5 million | 11% |
| Above AED 5 million | 10% |
The shares add up to 100%. The source notes that this price-band view does not include mortgage transactions. By our calculation, adding the two lowest bands (31% and 33%) gives 64% of October sales below AED 2 million.
Share of October 2026 sales by number, by price band. Sales basis, full month. Dubai Land Department data via DXB Interact.
Dubai October 2026: mortgages and cash
Mortgages sit outside the sales figures above. The source reports them in their own panel.
| Mortgage measure | October 2026 | Against September 2026 | Against October 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortgage transactions | 4,604 | up 8% | down 5.6% |
| Mortgage value | AED 13.2 billion | down 22.1% | down 20.4% |
The number of mortgage transactions rose against September while their value fell. The source labels these as mortgage transactions, and they are not added to or compared against the sales count.
A separate analysis looks at apartments only. A property portal's analysis of Dubai Land Department data, reported by Khaleej Times on 9 November 2026, found that 34.7% of apartment sales in October involved a mortgage, up from 31% in September. It also found that the average apartment mortgage fell to AED 1.77 million from AED 2.67 million in September. That analysis counts mortgages on its own basis, so we do not mix its figures with the table above. Its own October totals for mortgages and sales differ from the DXB Interact figures above, so we quote only its apartment figures.
The source also shows how resale purchases were paid for. On its October 2026 page, resale purchases split 68% cash and 32% mortgage. The source does not say whether this split is by number or by value. It describes the view as one that "captures true capital deployment in the resale market", with refinance and primary market registrations excluded.
For background on how mortgage and rate news has been read in this market, see our piece on the UAE interest rate move and Dubai property in 2026.
Dubai October 2026: the busiest areas by number of sales
The source ranks areas by number of sales. These were the five busiest in October 2026, in order.
- Al Barsha South Fourth
- Dubai South
- Al Rowaiyah First
- Wadi Al Safa 3
- Wadi Al Safa 5
The source chart does not label exact counts, so we show the order only.
For the quarter-level picture, read our Dubai real estate market report for Q3 2026, which covers the period before October.
What the figures show
Two readings come from the numbers above. They describe what was reported and are not a view on where prices go next.
Lower price bands accounted for most of the month's sales by number. By our calculation, 64% of October sales were below AED 2 million (31% plus 33%), and one sale in ten was above AED 5 million.
Volume and value moved at different speeds. Against September the number of sales rose 5.3% and the value rose 14.4%. Against October 2025 the number fell 39.9% and the value fell 42.6%. Both changes are as the source states them for its sales-only figures.
A note from our founder
"I read these figures every month, and the advice I give clients does not change: one month is not a trend. Property is a tangible asset that people hold for years, and its price does not move minute to minute like stocks or crypto. Before deciding, compare the same area and the same unit type over several months. Then look at three to five years of that area's history and weigh demand against the new supply planned there."
Muhammad Zohaib, Founder, Early Bird Properties
Frequently asked questions
How many properties were sold in Dubai in October 2026?
Dubai recorded 11,937 property sales in October 2026, worth AED 34 billion. The figure counts Dubai Land Department direct sales plus DIFC sales for the full month, 1 to 31 October 2026, and leaves out mortgage registrations and gift transfers. Source: Dubai Land Department data via DXB Interact, read on 10 November 2026.
How did October 2026 compare with September 2026 and October 2025?
The number of sales was up 5.3% on September 2026 and down 39.9% on October 2025. Sales value was up 14.4% on September and down 42.6% on October 2025. These are the changes the source shows for its sales-only figures, and October was a complete month when it was read.
Were more October 2026 sales primary or resale?
Primary sales led. Primary (off-plan and developer) sales were 64% of October sales by number and 56% by value, and resale was 36% by number and 44% by value. The split is read from the source chart for the full month.
Which price band had the most sales in Dubai in October 2026?
The AED 1 million to 2 million band had the most, at 33% of October sales by number. Below AED 1 million followed at 31%, then AED 2 million to 3 million at 15%, AED 3 million to 5 million at 11% and above AED 5 million at 10%. By our calculation, 64% of sales were below AED 2 million.
Which property types made up the most sales value in October 2026?
Apartments made up the largest share of October 2026 sales value at 43%. Villas followed at 27%, plots at 17%, commercial property at 7% and townhouses at 6%. Buildings showed 0% on the source chart. These are shares of sales value, not of the number of sales, for the full month on the sales-only basis.
How many mortgage transactions did Dubai record in October 2026?
Dubai had 4,604 mortgage transactions in October 2026, worth AED 13.2 billion. The count was up 8% on September and down 5.6% on October 2025, and the value was down 22.1% and 20.4% on the same two comparisons. Mortgages are reported separately and are not part of the 11,937 sales.
Which Dubai areas had the most sales in October 2026?
By number of sales, the five busiest areas were Al Barsha South Fourth, Dubai South, Al Rowaiyah First, Wadi Al Safa 3 and Wadi Al Safa 5, in that order. We show rank only because the source chart does not label exact counts.
Where do these October 2026 figures come from?
The figures are Dubai Land Department data via DXB Interact, read on 10 November 2026 for the full month of October 2026. The basis is sales only: Dubai Land Department direct sales plus DIFC sales, excluding mortgage registrations and gift transfers.
Questions about these figures or about a specific Dubai area? Message our team on WhatsApp. An Early Bird advisor can walk you through what the numbers do and do not show.
Methodology and sources
- October 2026 figures: Dubai Land Department data via DXB Interact, https://dxbinteract.com/dubai-housing-market-october-2026, read on 10 November 2026, full month 1 to 31 October 2026.
- Sales basis: Dubai Land Department direct sale transactions plus DIFC sale transactions. Mortgage registrations and gift transfers are excluded.
- Mortgage panel: reported separately by the same source and labelled as mortgages wherever it appears.
- Apartment mortgage share and average apartment mortgage: a property portal's analysis of Dubai Land Department data, reported by Khaleej Times on 9 November 2026 (https://www.khaleejtimes.com/business/more-dubai-buyers-are-taking-mortgages-but-they-are-borrowing-less). Counted on that analysis's own basis and not combined with the DXB Interact figures.
- Primary and resale shares, and the shares by property type and price band, are read from the source charts as drawn. Shares are whole percentages.
- Area ranking: by number of sales, rank only, because the source chart has no exact labels.
- Our calculations: the 64% of sales below AED 2 million (31% plus 33%) is our addition of two source figures. Every other percentage is stated by the source.
- Not included: no forecast and no price or return view.
- Related reading: how DLD transaction data shifted between Q1 and Q2 2026 explains how we read DLD data in the quarterly pieces.
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Muhammad Zohaib Saleem — Founder, Early Bird Properties (RERA / DLD ORN 37167). In Dubai real estate since 2013.