What were the key figures for Dubai's luxury off-plan sales in July?

In July, Dubai recorded **244 off-plan residential sales** above AED 5 million, reaching a total value of **AED 3.42 billion**. The average value per transaction was **AED 14 million**.

How did off-plan apartment sales compare to villa sales in Dubai's luxury market during July?

Off-plan apartment sales totalled **151 units**, generating **AED 2.3 billion**. In comparison, **93 off-plan villa transactions** were recorded, accounting for **AED 1.1 billion** in July.

Did ready luxury properties also see significant transactions in July?

Yes, in addition to off-plan, Dubai developers reported **43 transactions** for ready luxury properties exceeding AED 5 million in July. These sales totalled **AED 552.8 million**, with an average value of AED 12.9 million per property.

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Investment·12 August 2026

Dubai's Luxury Off-Plan Market Shows Sustained Investor Confidence with Robust July Sales

Dubai's luxury residential off-plan market recorded **244 sales** exceeding **AED 5 million** in July, totalling **AED 3.42 billion** and highlighting sustained investor confidence.

Dubai's luxury residential market continues to demonstrate strong investor confidence, with multi-million-dirham commitments evident throughout July. Developers registered 244 off-plan residential sales with a value over AED 5 million last month, accumulating a total of AED 3.42 billion.

July Sales Breakdown

Analysis indicates a broad spectrum of demand within the luxury segment. Of the total off-plan transactions:

151 off-plan apartment sales accounted for AED 2.3 billion.
93 villa transactions generated AED 1.1 billion.

The average value across all residential off-plan deals in July stood at AED 14 million. While the AED 5-10 million bracket saw the highest number of apartment transactions (81 sales worth AED 552.6 million), a substantial portion of the total value came from higher price points. This included 41 sales between AED 10 million and AED 20 million (worth AED 593.6 million), and 24 transactions between AED 20 million and AED 50 million (totalling AED 708.5 million). Four apartment sales also fell into the AED 50-100 million bracket, with one transaction reaching AED 166 million.

Villa demand followed a similar pattern, with 60 transactions in the AED 5-10 million range (AED 387.4 million), 22 sales between AED 10 million and AED 20 million (AED 317.2 million), and ten additional villa transactions in the AED 20-50 million bracket (AED 334.1 million). A single villa sale also reached AED 72.7 million.

Broader Market Trends

These figures align with a sustained upward trend. Over the past three months, Dubai developers recorded 942 off-plan residential sales above AED 5 million, with a combined value of AED 12.11 billion, averaging AED 12.9 million per property. This strong performance is underpinned by Dubai's appealing long-term fundamentals.

“Investors are continuing to commit substantial capital to Dubai residential property because they see that the city’s long-term fundamentals, international appeal and investment proposition remains strong.”

Beyond off-plan, the luxury residential segment also saw activity in the ready property market. In July, developers completed 43 transactions for homes above AED 5 million, generating AED 552.8 million at an average value of AED 12.9 million.

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What were the key figures for Dubai's luxury off-plan sales in July?: In July, Dubai recorded **244 off-plan residential sales** above AED 5 million, reaching a total value of **AED 3.42 billion**. The average value per transaction was **AED 14 million**.
How did off-plan apartment sales compare to villa sales in Dubai's luxury market during July?: Off-plan apartment sales totalled **151 units**, generating **AED 2.3 billion**. In comparison, **93 off-plan villa transactions** were recorded, accounting for **AED 1.1 billion** in July.
What was the overall trend for luxury off-plan sales over the past three months?: Over the preceding three months, Dubai developers recorded **942 off-plan residential sales** above AED 5 million, with a combined value of **AED 12.11 billion**. The average value per property during this period was **AED 12.9 million**.
Did ready luxury properties also see significant transactions in July?: Yes, in addition to off-plan, Dubai developers reported **43 transactions** for ready luxury properties exceeding AED 5 million in July. These sales totalled **AED 552.8 million**, with an average value of AED 12.9 million per property.

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This brief was summarised and rewritten by Gaia Living from public reporting. Figures and details reflect the original sources.

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