According to a report by a Dubai brokerage, Dubai’s real estate sector has recorded 335 sales of residences valued at over $10m in the first eight months of 2026. In an analysis of Dubai Land Department data by fäm Properties, it reveals 206 villa sales transactions totalled AED 11.7bn from January to the end of August, and 129 luxury apartment sales accumulating to AED 8.67bn.
Palm Jumeirah’s position as a popular residential location was highlighted by sustained investor interest – placing it among the top three areas for villa and apartment sales at over $10m – both in terms of volume and value. The Palm Jumeirah luxury sales breakdown comprised 35 apartments (#1 by value) worth AED 2.18bn (#2 by count) at an average of AED 62.2m, and 28 villas (#3) at AED 1.85bn (#3) at an average of AED 66.2m.
“There is still a great deal of money moving through the very top of Dubai’s property market, reinforcing the city’s position among the leading global investment hubs for high-net-worth individuals.
“More and more investors are making serious commitments because they regard Dubai as one of the most desirable places in the world to live, work and raise families, something which has also been highlighted by high volumes of new and renewed rental contracts in recent months.”
Firas Al Msaddi, CEO, fäm Properties
The leading area for overall luxury villa sales volume and value was residential community of Hadaeq Sheikh Moh’d Bin Rashid which noted 48 transactions accumulating AED 2.77bn with an average price of AED 57.8m.
The most expensive apartment sold in the first eight months of the year was a 31,201 sq ft six-bedroom unit at Aman Residences in Jumeirah Second which went for AED 422m. The most expensive villa was a 44,903 sq ft seven-bedroom property at La Mer in Jumeirah First which sold at AED 350m.
