Dubai’s land market maintained a strong level of activity during the first half of 2026, supported by continued demand for strategically located areas and a growing tendency among real estate developers to expand their land portfolios in preparation for future projects.

Data from the Dubai Land Department showed that the total value of land sales during the first six months of the year exceeded AED 106.17 billion, generated through more than 7,137 transactions.

These results reflect the continued appeal of Dubai’s real estate market, as well as investor and developer confidence in the long-term growth opportunities available across the emirate.

Me’aisem Second Leads the Market

A group of key areas accounted for the largest share of land sales during the period. Me’aisem Second ranked first among Dubai’s top 10 areas by transaction value, recording approximately AED 10.8 billion in sales through 583 deals.

Al Yalayis 5 came in second, with sales exceeding AED 7.03 billion across 893 transactions, the highest number of deals among the areas included in the ranking.

Palm Jebel Ali placed third, recording around AED 6.96 billion in land sales through 176 transactions, highlighting continued investor interest in the area and its future development potential.

High-Value Transactions in Al Ruwayyah First

Al Ruwayyah First ranked fourth, with land sales approaching AED 6.3 billion from only three transactions. This reflects the high value of some individual deals completed in the area.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Gardens came in fifth, recording approximately AED 5.89 billion in transactions through 202 deals. It was followed by Umm Suqeim First, where sales reached AED 4.78 billion across 36 transactions.

Strong Activity in Me’aisem First and Al Yalayis 1

Me’aisem First ranked seventh, with land sales totaling around AED 4.23 billion through 318 transactions.

Al Yalayis 1 recorded AED 4.11 billion in sales across 222 deals, while land transactions on Palm Jumeirah reached approximately AED 2.14 billion through 48 transactions.

Nad Al Sheba 1 completed the list of the top 10 areas by land sales value, with transactions totaling around AED 2.09 billion across 143 deals.

Demand Remains Focused on Key Locations

The figures indicate that demand continues to concentrate on land located in key areas or near promising development projects. Transaction values vary from one area to another depending on location, plot size, intended use, and expected investment potential.