Dubai recorded 40,154 property transactions worth AED 27.93 billion in August 2026.
Those are significant headline numbers, but the breakdown gives us a clearer view of how Dubai’s property market is moving. New rental contracts drove the volume. Off-plan accounted for one in five transactions. Ready homes recorded the highest average transaction value.
Every month, White & Co analyses Dubai’s property data across sales, rentals, off-plan and commercial real estate. Here is what stood out in August and what it tells us about the market.
Dubai Property Transactions Reach AED 27.93 Billion
August’s total was made up of:
- 28,702 Residential Rentals (New Contracts) worth AED 2.96 billion
- 8,522 Residential Off-Plan transactions (Initial Sale + Resale) worth AED 16.37 billion
- 2,791 Secondary Sales (Resale) worth AED 8.28 billion
- 139 Commercial Offices (Resale) worth AED 324.79 million
Ready Homes Attract Higher-Value Buyers
Dubai recorded 2,791 secondary residential resale transactions across apartments, villas and townhouses, worth AED 8.28 billion. This figure covers completed properties resold by existing owners, rather than initial sales from developers.
The average transaction value was approximately AED 2.97 million, the highest of any category covered in the report.
Much of the demand for completed homes comes from end users who need or want to move in now. Secondary property gives them the certainty of buying a home they can view, assess and take possession of without waiting for a future handover.
White & Co ranked first for secondary sales transactions in Dubai during the first half of 2026, according to data from Bayut and Property Finder. View the full results here.
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Rentals Account for 71% of August Transactions
New residential rental contracts were the largest category by some distance, accounting for more than 71% of all transactions covered in the report.
Dubai recorded 28,702 new contracts worth AED 2.96 billion. This figure does not include renewals, making the level of movement within the rental market particularly notable. Tenants are arriving in the city, changing communities, looking for more space and reassessing what their budget could secure elsewhere.
For landlords, there is clear demand to work with. Securing the right tenant still depends on bringing the property to market at the right price and presenting it properly from the start.
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Off-Plan Takes the Largest Share of Value
Dubai recorded 8,522 residential off-plan transactions worth AED 16.37 billion in August. This figure combines initial sales from developers with subsequent off-plan resales.
Together, they accounted for around 21% of all transactions covered in the report but almost 59% of the total value.
The level of investment is substantial, but volume alone does not make every project a good purchase. As more developments enter the market, buyers need to look closely at the developer, location, payment plan, delivery schedule and surrounding supply.
Our off-plan team tracks those details across Dubai’s launches. Explore the latest off-plan projects in Dubai or compare projects by off-plan developer.
Commercial Offices Record AED 324.79 Million
Dubai recorded 139 commercial office resale transactions worth AED 324.79 million in August. This figure covers completed office spaces resold by existing owners rather than initial sales from developers.
Commercial operates at a smaller volume than residential property, but an average transaction value of approximately AED 2.34 million shows the level of capital moving through Dubai’s office market.
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The Supply Pipeline Changes in 2027
Property Monitor’s data lists 151 projects scheduled for completion in 2026, alongside 165 projects already completed. The pipeline then rises to 577 projects and 146,165 units scheduled for completion in 2027.
A further 565 projects are scheduled to complete in 2028, followed by 282 in 2029 and 171 in 2030.
The headline number is large, but supply will not land evenly across Dubai. Some communities will receive far more new stock than others, and certain property types will face more competition.
That makes area-level research increasingly important. Buyers should understand what else is completing nearby, how similar those properties are and whether local demand is likely to absorb them.
“August’s figures show continued confidence across Dubai’s property market, with strong investment in both ready and off-plan homes. Demand is coming from end users and investors, but buyers are becoming more considered in their decisions. As the supply pipeline grows, the strongest opportunities will be the ones supported by the right location, product and long-term demand.”
– Poppy Wigstead, Director of Sales and Performance, White & Co
What August Tells Us About Dubai’s Real Estate Market
The level of sales activity across both ready and off-plan property shows continued confidence in Dubai’s real estate market. Buyers committed AED 24.65 billion across the two residential sales categories in August alone, with demand coming from both end users and investors.
New rental contracts accounted for the majority of transactions recorded in August, showing just how much movement there is across Dubai’s rental market. With prices shifting in some communities, tenants may find that their budget can now secure more space, a different location or a lower rent.
The next consideration will be supply. With completions set to rise sharply in 2027, buyers will need to look beyond Dubai-wide headlines and understand what is being delivered within the individual project, property and area.
If you are considering buying, selling, renting or investing in Dubai, speak to the White & Co team about what the latest market data means for your next move.
Data source: Property Monitor, as of 2nd September 2026.