Dubai Property Market Surges in February 2026 with AED 60.6 Billion in Sales

The Dubai property market continues to show its exceptional record-breaking growth in February 2026, with AED 60.6 billion in total transactions. As we stepped into the second month of the year, Dubai demonstrated strong investor confidence and robust demand across all property types.

Be it the residential or commercial sector, the continued growth is a testament to the city’s ever-growing real estate. According to data released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the market showed clear year-on-year expansion.

Strong Sales Performance: Residential & Commercial Sectors

February 2026 recorded:

• 16,959 total sales transactions
• AED 60.6 billion in total value
• 5% increase in transaction volume
• 18.14% increase in total sales value compared to February 2025

This continued growth has strengthened investor confidence, increased the demand for off-plan properties, and premium real estate.

Dubai Off-Plan vs Ready Property Sales

No doubt, the Dubai property market is continuing to be driven by off-plan developments. There were10,526 off-plan transactions, accounting to 62% of total sales A total of 6,437 ready property transactions were generated in February 2026, accounting to 38% of total sales It highlights that investors are confident in the market and are looking forward to investing in master-planned communities.

Additionally, 738 gift transactions were recorded as a token of appreciationand a form of gifting. This reflects buyers' trust in choosing Dubai properties as gifts for their loved ones. The total combined value was approximately AED 6.86 billion.

Mortgage Market on an Upward Trajectory

The mortgage segment of the Dubai property market also showed positive growth.

• 3,867 mortgage transactions
• Total value of AED 16.43 billion

It is an indicator of a healthy end-user demand, as well as sustained financing activity. This supports the long term stability of the Dubai property market.

Sales Comparison: February 2025 vs February 2026

Below is a breakdown of property types in Dubai and a comparison of the statistics for the last year vs this year:

Apartments

• 2025: 11,385 transactions | AED 21.7 billion
• 2026: 12,820 transactions | AED 26.6 billion

The Dubai property market has seen apartments dominating it compared to villas, townhouses, and the commercial sector. Thanks to the investor-friendly entry prices, as well as strong rental demand.

Villas

• 2025: 3,966 transactions | AED 19.7 billion
• 2026: 1,563 transactions | AED 6.4 billion

Villas volumes have seen a slight decline compared to last year’s peak performance.

Commercial Properties

• 2025: 443 transactions | AED 1.2 billion
• 2026: 717 transactions | AED 9.54 billion

The commercial Dubai property market is seeing a record growth and increase in value. It is reflecting the confidence of businessmen and investors, who are interested in office and retail.

Top Performing Areas by Volume: February 2026

Below is the look of the most active communities by number of transactions:

1. Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): 1,146 transactions
2. Al Yelayiss 1: 916 transactions
3. Madinat Al Mataar: 828 transactions
4. Dubai Land Residence Complex: 750 transactions
5. Business Bay: 733 transactions

These communities are attracting investors for their accessibility, infrastructural development, and affordability as well.

Top Performing Areas by Value

While we look at the transaction value, there are premium Dubai communities that led the market in Feb 2026:

1. Al Yelayiss 1: AED 5.38 billion
2. Al Yelayiss 5: AED 2.40 billion
3. Me’aisem Second: AED 2.26 billion
4. Business Bay: AED 2.20 billion
5. Palm Jumeirah: AED 1.88 billion

Luxury and waterfront properties remain the key contributors to total sales value within the Dubai property market.

Most Expensive Apartment Sales: February 2026

High-end properties in Dubai are also seeing a massive growth, as many HNWIs are relocating to the city. The Dubai property market for the most expensive apartment sale has seen various properties throughout key areas of the city.

• The Alba Residences by Omniyat: AED 225.96 million
• Peninsula Dubai Residences (Tower 2): AED 210 million
• Solara Tower Dubai: AED 113.65 million
• Passo by Beyond: AED 98 million
• Como Residences: AED 63.5 million

This is proof that the demand in the ultra-luxury segment is booming.

Most Expensive Villa Sales: February 2026

The villa segment also witnessed various transactions:

• EOME at Palm Jumeirah: AED 115 million
• Zaya Zuha Island (The World Islands): AED 68.57 million
• Amali Island (The World Islands: AED 68.40 million

The demand for ultra-luxury island properties is drawing global high-net-worth buyers.

Best-Selling Projects in February 2026

The top-performing projects by volume include:

• Maybach Six (Apartment) - 433 units | AED 722.25 million
• Hado by Beyond (Apartment) - 213 units | AED 783.96 million
• Damac Islands 2: Bahamas 1 (Villa) – 139 units | AED 449.57 million
• Damac Islands 2: Bahamas 2 (Villa) – 126 units | AED 391.57 million

Dubai Property Market

The Dubai property market for February 2026 continues to prove that it remains:

• Resilient
• Investor-driven
• Value-appreciating
• Globally competitive

Sales value and transaction volume continue to rise, and people are preferring off-plan properties, especially in the apartment sector. There is a continuous rise in demand in mortgage activity and ultra-luxury transactions. Dubai is seen attracting both regional and international capital. If this growth continues, the Dubai property market for 2026 will see another record-setting year for the market.