Data sources
Where the figures come from
| Source | Examples | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| DLD registered sales, through market reports | Reliant Surveyors, Projectory, Kelt | Sales counts and rankings |
| Developers | Azizi, DAMAC, Emaar, Binghatti | Launch dates, payment plans, construction progress, handover dates |
| Property portals | Property Finder, Bayut, Propsearch | Asking prices and price trends |
| News | Gulf News, Zawya, The National, GDN | Developer and market statements |
Sale price and asking price
A registered sale price is what a buyer paid, recorded with the Dubai Land Department (DLD). An asking price is what a seller lists. The two can be far apart. Asking prices are always labelled as asking prices.
When figures differ
Reports count different things and close on different dates, so their totals differ. Examples from 2026:
- Dubai home sales, H1 2026: 79,698 (Projectory), 80,509 (Engel & Völkers), 81,839 (Reliant Surveyors), 86,005 (Sherwoods).
- Top developer, H1 2026: Azizi, with 6,101 off-plan sales (Projectory). DAMAC, with 5,706 (DAMAC).
- Binghatti Skyflame payment plan: 40 / 60 on Bayut, 20 / 50 / 30 from Binghatti. Binghatti's own plan is used.
No forecasts
Figures describe sales, listings and statements that have already happened. None is a forecast of prices, rents or handover dates.
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