Dubai’s real estate market recorded a high-transaction volume during the last 10 days of 2018 with a value of over Dh19 billion ($5.1 billion) through 2,081 transactions, said the director general of Dubai Land Department (DLD).

Sultan Butti bin Mejren that these figures are critical in the analytical readings and have a direct positive impact in supporting 2018’s outcomes. “They are also a positive indicator of a rising wave in the real estate sector which is expected to begin in the new year,” he added.

“This activity affirms the attractiveness of Dubai’s real estate sector, specifically the demand from buyers and investors who are benefitting from legislation and investment incentives recently announced by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai the preferred investment destination,” Bin Mejren said.

“These recorded transactions within a short time reflect renewed confidence in our real estate market, especially in light of Expo 2020 preparations. The investors’ decisions stem from their monitoring of successive developments regarding government legislation that guarantees their rights, in addition to the incentive environment established by the government to invest in this sector and ensure long-term rewarding returns on investment.”

A total of 2,081 sales, mortgage, and other transactions worth over Dh19 billion were concluded during the period from December 17 to 30. These transactions were being recorded daily for over Dh1 billion, peaking on December 24 with transactions worth about Dh3.6 billion.

Referring to the areas in Dubai, Al Hebiah Third ranked first in land sales transactions with 25 transactions worth Dh69 million.

In terms of building sales, Wadi Al Safa 5 came in first place with 43 transactions worth Dh65 million, followed by Wadi Al Safa 7 with 20 transactions worth Dh34 million. Al Yelayiss 2 came in third place with 13 transactions worth Dh19 million.

Al Thanayah Fourth came in first place regarding building mortgages with 15 transactions worth Dh23 million, followed by Al Yelayiss 2 with 12 transactions worth Dh11 million. Al Yelayiss 1 and Al Barsha South Fourth tied in third place in terms of building mortgages, where the former recorded five transactions worth Dh7 million and the latter recorded five transactions worth Dh9 million.

In terms of unit sales, Al Warsan First came in first place with 196 transactions worth Dh86 million, followed by Business Bay with 115 transactions worth Dh149 million. Marsa Dubai came in third place with 98 transactions worth Dh161 million. Business Bay came in first place in terms of unit mortgages with 44 transactions worth at a record of Dh326 million. Al Barsha South Fourth came in second place with 34 transactions worth Dh17 million, followed by Al Thanyah Fifth with 26 transactions worth Dh31 million.

When looking at the total sum of all land, building, and unit transactions, Al Warsan First came in first place with 200 transactions worth Dh111 million, followed by Business Bay with 115 transactions worth Dh149 million. Marsa Dubai came in third place with 98 transactions worth Dh161 million. The remaining seven areas went to Al Barsha South Fourth, Wadi Al Safa 5, Burj Khalifa, Al Merkadh, Palm Jumeirah, Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, and Al Hebiah Fourth.

In terms of mortgages, Business Bay came in first place with 45 transactions worth at a record of Dh353 million. Al Barsha South Fourth came in second place with 42 transactions worth Dh79 million, followed by Al Thanyah Fifth with 34 transactions worth Dh61 million. The remaining seven areas went to Al Hebiah Third, Me'aisem First, Al Yelayiss 2, Marsa Dubai, Al Thanayah Fourth, Al Jadaf, and Al Warsan First.

Bin Mejren stressed DLD’s role in supporting the government’s directives through its transparent and flexible procedures. DLD recognises the importance of the real estate sector and its crucial role in diversifying income sources in GDP, as it represents a key polarising factor for investment, leading to comprehensive and sustainable development in our national economy.

Bin Mejren concluded: “This motivates us to achieve superior institutional performance by adopting latest modern technologies. After launching a comprehensive package of smart applications, the level of interest of foreign investors increased, allowing them to recognise the features Dubai’s unique real estate sector, and the variety of products offered in the market that suit different buyers — whether seeking a second home outside their homeland, or top investors who are roaming the world for the best investment options. – TradeArabia News Service