From Jumeirah First to Palm Jumeirah, Dubai's 10 Most Expensive Home Sales in May

May 2026 was a month of nine-figure deals. Three of the 10 most expensive residential transactions recorded in Dubai during the month crossed the AED 100 million mark, with the highest sale reaching AED 112.5 million at Solaya in Jumeirah First. Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Water Canal, and the waterfront dominated the rankings. Collectively, the 10 most expensive homes sold in May generated over AED 690 million in transaction value.

The highest sale of the month was recorded at Solaya in Jumeirah First, transacting at AED 112.5 million. It was closely followed by a second Solaya unit at La Mer at AED 106 million, and a Casa AHS property on Dubai Water Canal at AED 101.2 million. Three consecutive nine-figure deals in a single month is not a figure that passes without notice, even in a market accustomed to large transactions.

Palm Jumeirah dominated the broader list, accounting for five of the 10 most expensive homes sold in May. Orla by Omniyat, Como Residences, Six Senses Residences The Palm, and Serenia Residences all featured in the ranking. Dubai Water Canal secured three further positions, while Jumeirah First and La Mer contributed one entry each.

What the list reflects, beyond the headline figures, is where buyer conviction is currently concentrated. Branded developments, waterfront addresses, and projects with a distinct lifestyle identity continued to attract the most committed capital in May.

The broader market context supports the picture. Total transaction activity in Dubai reached AED 51.81 billion in May 2026 across 13,631 deals, with sales transactions accounting for AED 29.46 billion across 10,483 individual deals.

Source: Dubai Land Department