Dubai logs AED 12.26bn in property transactions for 26–30 October

Arabian Business reported on 31 October 2026, citing Dubai Land Department data, that Dubai recorded AED 12.26 billion of real estate transactions between 26 and 30 October. Sales made up AED 7.44 billion of that total, across 2,579 sales transactions. The rest of the weekly figure came from other registered activity such as mortgages and gifts. A weekly tally is a useful short-term read for homeowners and investors, because it shows activity close to real time instead of waiting for monthly summaries.

Compared with the report for 12 to 16 October, the latest week was a little quieter. That earlier week showed AED 13.47 billion in total, AED 8.59 billion in sales and 2,676 sales transactions. So the last full week of October had 97 fewer sales and a lower sales value. Two weeks are a small sample, and weekly numbers can move with registration timing, so this comparison describes a difference between two reports and not a trend.

Mortgages and gifts show the other side of the market. Arabian Business reported mortgage deals worth AED 3.51 billion in the week of 26 to 30 October, against AED 3.72 billion in the mid-October week. Gift transactions were valued at AED 1.31 billion in the latest week. For owners, the mortgage figure is a reminder that financing is a visible part of registered activity, which matters if you plan to sell to a buyer who needs a loan.

The top deals were at the premium end. An apartment in Balqis Residence – Beach Villas on Palm Jumeirah sold for AED 55 million, and an office in Bureau Lamar in Business Bay sold for AED 43.76 million. The mid-October report named an apartment in W Residences on Palm Jumeirah at AED 53.7 million. These sales are individual cases listed on the Land Department website and should not be read as typical prices for ordinary apartments or villas elsewhere in the city.

What this means for readers: sellers and landlords can use weekly reports to see whether activity is steady, but a single week should not set an asking price. Compare recent sales of similar units in the same building, check the registered price on official records, and allow for the time registration takes. Buyers and investors should also remember that these figures cover all property types and give no split between off-plan and ready units, so they are context, not a forecast or advice.