Between 7 and 11 September 2026, Dubai's property market recorded AED 10.67 billion in transactions, according to the Dubai Land Department. Sales led the way with AED 6.78 billion.
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Dubai's property market broke through the AED 10 billion mark in a single week. According to the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the authority that records every real estate transaction in the emirate, deals reached AED 10.67 billion between 7 and 11 September 2026 — just five working days. This weekly barometer, published on 12 September 2026, signals the return of activity after the summer lull and offers an early read on the momentum of Dubai's autumn season.
Key takeaways
- The Dubai Land Department recorded AED 10.67 billion in real estate transactions in Dubai between 7 and 11 September 2026.
- Sales accounted for the largest share of activity, at AED 6.78 billion across 2,931 sale transactions.
- An office at Almas Tower, in the Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) district, ranked among the week's biggest sales at AED 36.8 million.
- An apartment at Mr C Residences, in Jumeirah Second, sold for AED 36.5 million over the same period.
- An apartment at Bugatti Residences by Binghatti, in Business Bay, changed hands for AED 28 million.
What the DLD's weekly barometer reveals
Of the AED 10.67 billion recorded, sales concentrated the bulk of the flows: AED 6.78 billion across 2,931 transactions between 7 and 11 September 2026. The remainder covers the other operations tracked by the Dubai Land Department, notably mortgages and private transfers.
The weekly report published by the DLD is the freshest indicator on the market: where quarterly reviews give the underlying trend, the week's figures capture the recovery or slowdown of activity in real time. A double-digit volume in the very first full week of September confirms that demand did not dry up after the summer — in an emirate where foreign investment remains a central driver. To understand the wider picture, our Investing in Dubai page lays out the market fundamentals.
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The leading segments: offices, branded residences and prime addresses
The week's biggest sales draw a clear map of the segments powering the market. On the commercial side, an office at Almas Tower, in the heart of Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), changed hands for AED 36.8 million — a sign of renewed appetite for office space in established business hubs.
In the high-end residential space, two deals illustrate the strength of branded residences: an apartment at Mr C Residences, in Jumeirah Second, at AED 36.5 million, and an apartment at Bugatti Residences by Binghatti, in Business Bay, at AED 28 million. These signature addresses, pairing a developer with a luxury name, account for a growing share of the most highly valued transactions. We analyse them in depth in our guide to luxury real estate in Dubai and examine their pricing in our dedicated guide to branded residences in Dubai.
What it means for investors
For an investor, a single weekly figure doesn't make a strategy — but it does shed light on timing. The AED 10.67 billion recorded in the week of 7 to 11 September 2026 confirms that the autumn season is a period of intense activity: more inventory brought to market, more recent comparables to value a property, and a window where negotiation plays out at the real pace of transactions. We follow these Dubai Land Department reports week after week to place every acquisition within its market dynamics.
The dominance of sales and the presence of offices and branded residences among the biggest deals are a reminder that the Dubai market must be read segment by segment, district by district. An address like Business Bay or Jumeirah behaves nothing like an emerging neighbourhood: price levels, resale liquidity and buyer profiles all differ. In Dubai, private individuals pay neither tax on rental income nor capital gains tax on property, which further strengthens the appeal of these prime addresses for a long-term wealth strategy.
High volume reflects liquidity, not a promise of appreciation. Lucretia's role is to turn these barometers into concrete decisions: identifying the right segment, the right district and the right timing, then securing every step of the acquisition with our local legal partners.
Source: arabianbusiness.com — 2026-09-12
This article is part of our guide
Dubai Property Investment Guide for Foreign Buyers
About the author
Jean-Pierre MARTINI
Director of Technology & Innovation
With over 15 years of experience in corporate strategy, marketing and project management, Jean-Pierre has helped dozens of companies with their business development across several industries. An entrepreneur by training, he founded and led several companies, ranging from specialized retail to innovative digital solutions. Since 2021, he has turned his focus to real estate and the Dubai market, advising investors on their wealth strategies. Currently at Lucretia, his role includes managing technological innovation, optimizing business processes, and developing team skills. He also ensures client follow-up and provides personalized strategic advice to investors.
