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Dubai Real Estate Market Report February 2026

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The Dubai real estate market report February 2026 shows strong activity across key communities. Total sales reached AED 45.54 billion from 15,418 transactions, with an average selling price of AED 2.95M. 

Areas such as Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai South, Damac Islands 2, Dubai Residence Complex, and Dubai Islands recorded high volumes. 

Apartments remained the most traded property type, while luxury villas led the premium segment. Large townhouse communities also posted solid numbers, reflecting steady end-user and investor demand across Dubai.

Market Highlights of February 2026

  • Total sales reached AED 45.54 billion, reflecting strong buying activity across apartments, townhouses, and villas.
  • Total transactions stood at 15,418 deals, showing consistent investor and end-user participation across key communities.
  • The average selling price was AED 2.95M, indicating stable mid-to-high segment demand across Dubai.
  • Mortgage transactions recorded 3,867 deals worth AED 16.43 billion, which shows rising confidence among financed buyers.
  • The Alba Residences by Omniyat recorded the most expensive apartment sale at AED 225,965,000.
  • EOME at Palm Jumeirah achieved the highest villa sale at AED 115,000,000
  • Continued interest in the Golden Visa program with the AED 2 million property threshold supported steady investment activity.
  • European and Russian high-net-worth individuals shifted capital into Dubai property to secure stable long-term assets.

Notable Areas with High Transactions in February 2026

Dubai property market February 2026 saw some areas emerge as clear hotspots for property transactions. From apartments to villas, these communities recorded the highest sales activity. The following highlights show the key areas driving the market. 

1. Jumeirah Village Circle

Jumeirah Village Circle

Properties for sale in Jumeirah Village Circle remained one of the highest transacted communities in the Dubai real estate market in February 2026. The area recorded strong apartment sales, while townhouses and villas contributed to premium ticket transactions.

Total Sales Value per Bedroom

Type

Total Price (AED)

No. of Transactions

Average Price (AED)

Average Price (AED/sq ft)

Studio

208,697,229

301

693,346

1,658

1 Bed

646,602,604

587

1,101,538

1,386

2 Bed

264,459,075

150

1,763,061

1,324

3 Bed

68,783,340

24

2,865,973

1,362

4 Bed

65,583,681

18

3,643,538

1,071

Overall Property Performance

Property Type

Volume

Total Sales Price (AED)

Total Built-up Area (sq ft)

Average Sales Price (AED)

Average Built-up Area (sq ft)

Average Plot Size (sq ft)

Average Price (AED/sq ft)

Overall

1,081

1,255,530,929

919,634

1,161,453

851

2,408

1,447

Apartment

1,050

1,142,370,929

822,127

1,087,972

783

-

1,455

Townhouse

27

93,685,000

84,043

3,469,815

3,113

2,059

1,142

Villa

4

19,475,000

13,464

4,868,750

3,366

4,761

1,528

2. Dubai South

Dubai South

Dubai South recorded strong transaction activity. Apartments for sale in Dubai South led in volume, while villas achieved higher average ticket sizes, reflecting growing end-user demand near Al Maktoum International Airport.

Total Sales Value per Bedroom

Type

Total Price (AED)

No. of Transactions

Average Price (AED)

Average Price (AED/sq ft)

Studio

129,530,975

222

583,473

1,513

1 Bed

356,837,155

311

1,147,386

1,474

2 Bed

545,074,874

275

1,982,090

1,580

3 Bed

232,911,461

86

2,708,273

1,500

4 Bed

139,415,332

35

3,983,295

1,268

5 Bed

57,791,440

10

5,779,144

1,311

6 Bed

19,513,000

3

6,504,333

1,352

Overall Property Performance

Property Type

Volume

Total Sales Price (AED)

Total Built-up Area (sq ft)

Average Sales Price (AED)

Average Built-up Area (sq ft)

Average Plot Size (sq ft)

Average Price (AED/sq ft)

Overall

943

1,499,436,737

1,009,668

1,590,071

1,071

3,443

1,507

Apartment

869

1,195,322,689

771,949

1,375,515

888

-

1,528

Townhouse

57

207,276,664

163,994

3,636,433

2,877

2,841

1,264

Villa

17

96,837,384

73,725

5,696,317

4,337

5,391

1,259

3. Damac Islands 2

Damac Islands 2

Damac Islands 2 ranked among the top-performing villa and townhouse communities in Dubai. Large family homes drove most of the transactions, with strong demand for 4 and 5 bedroom units.

Total Sales Value per Bedroom

Type

Total Price (AED)

No. of Transactions

Average Price (AED)

Average Price (AED/sq ft)

4 Bed

1,642,760,805

580

2,832,346

1,282

5 Bed

1,430,295,405

316

4,526,251

1,348

Overall Property Performance

Property Type

Volume

Total Sales Price (AED)

Total Built-up Area (sq ft)

Average Sales Price (AED)

Average Built-up Area (sq ft)

Average Plot Size (sq ft)

Average Price (AED/sq ft)

Overall

896

3,073,056,210

2,337,518

3,429,750

2,609

1,890

1,305

Townhouse

862

2,967,327,360

2,255,565

3,442,375

2,617

1,897

1,306

Villa

34

105,728,850

81,953

3,109,672

2,410

1,714

1,285

4. Dubai Residence Complex

Dubai Residence Complex

Dubai Residence Complex remained active in the mid-market segment during this month. Studio and one-bedroom apartments in DRC for sale dominated transactions, showing strong investor interest in affordable units.

Total Sales Value per Bedroom

Type

Total Price (AED)

No. of Transactions

Average Price (AED)

Average Price (AED/sq ft)

Studio

242,663,771

360

674,066

1,587

1 Bed

290,041,820

285

1,017,691

1,273

2 Bed

118,715,918

81

1,465,629

1,163

3 Bed

24,805,599

13

1,908,123

1,264

Overall Property Performance

Property Type

Volume

Total Sales Price (AED)

Total Built-up Area (sq ft)

Average Sales Price (AED)

Average Built-up Area (sq ft)

Average Plot Size (sq ft)

Average Price (AED/sq ft)

Apartment

739

676,227,108

505,015

915,057

683

-

1,414

Overall

739

676,227,108

505,015

915,057

683

-

1,414

5. Dubai Islands

Dubai Islands

Dubai Islands also recorded strong high-value transactions. Premium waterfront apartments led sales volume, while luxury villas for sale in Dubai Islands achieved some of the highest average prices in the city.

Total Sales Value per Bedroom

Type

Total Price (AED)

No. of Transactions

Average Price (AED)

Average Price (AED/sq ft)

1 Bed

711,436,929

299

2,379,388

2,782

2 Bed

826,275,899

229

3,608,192

2,755

3 Bed

346,961,062

59

5,880,696

2,900

4 Bed

86,690,631

9

9,632,292

2,257

5 Bed

34,600,000

2

17,300,000

2,447

Overall Property Performance

Property Type

Volume

Total Sales Price (AED)

Total Built-up Area (sq ft)

Average Sales Price (AED)

Average Built-up Area (sq ft)

Average Plot Size (sq ft)

Average Price (AED/sq ft)

Overall

598

2,005,964,521

733,921

3,354,456

1,227

5,759

2,774

Apartment

593

1,947,745,721

706,360

3,284,563

1,191

-

2,781

Villa

3

45,280,000

19,506

15,093,333

6,502

6,826

2,280

Townhouse

2

12,938,800

8,055

6,469,400

4,028

4,159

1,613

Conclusion

The Dubai real estate market report February 2026 showed total sales of AED 45.54 billion across 15,418 transactions with an average price of AED 2.95M. Apartments led volume while villas recorded premium deals. Key areas performing this month included Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai South, Damac Islands 2, Dubai Residence Complex, and Dubai Islands, with mortgage activity remaining strong.

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