Dubai Islands recorded about AED18.8 billion ($5.12 billion) in residential property sales across 5,035 transactions in the 12 months to 28 September 2026, according to Arabian Business. The figures come from Dubai Land Department records.
Dubai Islands median prices rise 17.7%
Median residential transaction prices reached AED30,571 per square metre ($8,326), or about AED2,840 per square foot, in the first seven months of 2026. That is 17.7% above the full-year 2025 median, based on an analysis of Dubai Land Department records by AXD Immobilien.
The two datasets cover different periods. The sales total runs for 12 months to 28 September, while the price figures cover January to July 2026.
About the Dubai Islands masterplan
Dubai Islands spans five islands and about 18.6 square kilometres. The masterplan provides for around 62,000 homes for more than 230,000 residents. It also includes over 11,000 hotel keys and more than 4,000 branded residences.
The waterfront district is planned to have about 57 km of coastline, including 21 km of beachfront. Three bridges link the islands to the mainland through the Al Shindagha Corridor. Dubai International Airport lies within 10 km, and Downtown Dubai is about 15 km away.
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