Dubai Real Estate 2025 | Hits Record $152.3 Billion in Sales

Dubai’s property sector has delivered an extraordinary performance in 2025, hitting AED 559.4 billion (approximately $152.3 billion) in transaction value by October — already surpassing the previous full-year record.

Apartments Lead the Charge

Apartment deals dominated the market, especially in neighbourhoods like Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Business Bay and projects by DAMAC Properties. In October alone, there were 16,238 apartment transactions worth AED 31 billion, a 3.4% rise in volume year-on-year.

Meanwhile, villa sales saw a 36.8% drop in volume in October — with 2,549 transactions valued at ~AED 15.5 billion. Land plots, however, surged: 399 plots sold for AED 11 billion, up 23.9% year-on-year.

Commercial and Resale Segments Gain Momentum

The commercial property segment recorded 689 transactions worth AED 1.9 billion — a 61.7% increase compared to the same month last year. Average price per square foot also climbed 6.7% to AED 1,692.

Investor Implications

For investors, the data signals a mature, high-velocity market where demand remains broad-based:

• Early-entry buyers in off-plan apartments continue to benefit from strong liquidity and high investor interest.

• Premium villa and land segments may present selective opportunities as supply shifts and pricing dynamics evolve.

• With 2025 already outperforming the previous full year, market timing and capital-allocation strategy are increasingly important.

Outlook: Next Phase of Growth

As Dubai moves towards its 2040 vision and beyond, the real-estate market is increasingly positioned for sustained growth, rather than cyclic spikes. Developers, investors and end-users alike are operating with deeper data, stronger product mixes and clearer value propositions — creating a robust ecosystem for both living and investment.