Dubai records 335 sales of $10m+ homes in first eight months of 2026

New market analysis shows Palm Jumeirah still a prime location for high-end  property investors 

Dubai, UAE, 27^th September; 2026: The Dubai real estate sector recorded 335 sales of homes valued at $10 million (AED36.7 million) and above in the first eight months of 2026, underling the city’s position as one of the world’s leading luxury residential markets.

An analysis of Dubai Land Department data by fäm Properties reveals that there were 206 high end villa sales transactions totalling AED11.7 billion between January and the end of August, and 129 luxury apartment sales amounting to AED8.67 billion.

Palm Jumeirah’s position as a prime residential location was again highlighted by sustained investor interest placing it among the top three areas for villa and apartment sales at $10 million + both in terms of volume and value.

The Palm Jumeirah luxury sales breakdown was 35 apartments (#1 by value) worth AED 2.18 billion (#2 by count) at an average of AED 62.2 million, and 28 villas (#3) at AED 1.85 billion (#3) at an average of AED 66.2M.

Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, said: “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.”

The leading area in terms of overall luxury villa sales volume and value was the master-planned residential community of Hadaeq Sheikh Moh’d Bin Rashid which recorded 48 transactions totalling AED2.77 billion at an average price of AED 57.8 million. 

The most expensive apartment sold during the first eight months of the year was a 31,201 sq ft 6-bedroom unit at Aman Residences in Jumeirah Second which fetched AED 422 million.The most expensive villa was a 44,903 sq ft 7-bedroom property at La Mer in Jumeirah First which went for AED350 million.

TOP 5 AREAS FOR $10 MILLION-PLUS SALES BY OVERALL VALUE

Apartments

Area	Transactions	Total value	Average price	Rank by count
Jumeirah Second	31	AED 2.77B	AED 89.6M	2
Palm Jumeirah	35	AED 2.18B	AED 62.2M	1
Jumeirah First	16	AED 893.5M	AED 55.8M	3
Downtown Dubai	14	AED 821.8M	AED 58.7M	4
Business Bay	11	AED 694.2M	AED 63.1M	5

Villas

Area	Transactions	Total value	Average price	Rank by count
Hadaeq Sheikh Moh’d Bin Rashid	48	AED 2.77B	AED 57.8M	1
Palm Jebel Ali	43	AED 2.04B	AED 47.5M	2
Palm Jumeirah	28	AED 1.85B	AED 66.2M	3
Emirates Living	15	AED 1.08B	AED 72.0M	4
Wadi Al Safa 3	15	AED 766.4M	AED 51.0M	4

TOP 5 HIGHEST-VALUE TRANSACTIONS

Apartments

Price	Beds	Size sq ft	Price sq ft	Sale type	Area, Master Project	Project
AED 422.0M	6	31,201	AED 13,525	Off-plan	Jumeirah Second	Aman Residences
AED 356.2M	6	31,201	AED 11,417	Off-plan	Jumeirah Second	Aman Residences
AED 225.9M	6	31,387	AED 7,199	Off-plan	Palm Jumeirah	The Alba Residences
AED 210.0M	5	21,812	AED 9,628	Off-plan	Jumeirah Second	Peninsula Dubai Residences
AED 200.0M	5	20,418	AED 9,795	Off-plan	Business Bay	Bugatti Residences By Binghatti

Villas

Price	Beds	Size sq ft	Price sq ft	Sale type	Area, Master Project	Project
AED 350.0M	7	44,903	AED 12,986	Off-plan	Jumeirah First, La Mer
AED 145.0M	6	18,844	AED 20,714	Resale	Palm Jumeirah	Signature Villas
AED 134.0M	9	31,527	AED 3,858	Resale	Emirates Living,Emirates Hills
AED 115.0M	6	18,303	AED 7,390	Resale	Palm Jumeirah	Eome
AED 110.0M	5	16,336	AED 15,714	Resale	Palm Jumeirah	Signature Villas