Dubai’s real estate market delivered another record-breaking year in 2025, reflecting sustained demand, strong investor confidence, and Dubai’s evolving position as a global property hub.
With a balanced mix of secondary and off-plan transactions, the market continued to attract both end-users and international investors seeking long-term returns and lifestyle-driven opportunities. Below is a concise breakdown of the key insights from Makler’s latest annual market report.
Dubai Real Estate Trends 2025 – Key Highlights
Dubai real estate trends 2025 underline the market’s continued momentum, supported by population growth, strong off-plan absorption, and consistent activity in established communities.
Total Transactions: 213,700, reflecting sustained market liquidity and broad participation from both end-users and investors across all residential segments.
Total Sales Value: AED 681 billion, highlighting strong capital inflows and continued confidence in Dubai as a global real estate investment destination.
Average Sale Price: AED 3.2 million, indicating a healthy balance between high-volume mid-market transactions and demand for premium properties.
Average Price per Sq. Ft.: AED 1,600, demonstrating steady price appreciation supported by rising construction quality and location-driven demand.
Transaction Growth (2024–2025): +6.9% YoY, confirming continued expansion in deal activity despite a higher base year.
Price Growth (2024–2025): +7.6% YoY, reflecting stable value growth driven by genuine demand rather than speculative pressure.
These indicators confirm the resilience of the Dubai housing market 2025, supported by genuine end-user and investor demand.
Year | Transactions | Sales Value | Avg. Sale Price | Avg. Price / Sq. Ft. |
2023 | 133,100 | AED 411.1B | AED 3.1M | AED 1,400 |
2024 | 181,700 | AED 524.6B | AED 2.89M | AED 1,500 |
2025 | 213,700 | AED 681B | AED 3.2M | AED 1,600 |
Secondary Market Performance
The secondary market remained resilient in 2025, with demand spread across apartments, villas, and family-oriented communities.
Resale Apartments
The resale apartment segment recorded strong activity in 2025, reflecting continued demand for ready-to-move-in homes across established communities. The average sale price stood at AED 1.2M, recording a 4.3% year-on-year increase, while the average price per square foot reached AED 1,520, indicating steady value appreciation in line with broader market growth.
Total Sold: 43,960 units, demonstrating strong liquidity in the secondary apartment market and consistent buyer preference for completed homes within established communities.
Most Popular Unit: One-bedroom apartments, favored by young professionals and investors seeking stable rental yields
Jumeirah Village Circle (11%) – Continued to lead due to its affordability, rental demand, and expanding community infrastructure
Dubai Marina (9%) – Remained attractive for waterfront living and lifestyle-driven demand
Business Bay (8%) – Benefited from its central location and mixed-use urban environment
Downtown Dubai (6%) – Drew premium buyers seeking luxury residences near iconic landmarks
Al Merkadh (5%) – Maintained consistent activity supported by accessibility and competitive pricing
Resale Villas
The average sale price reached AED 3.7M, reflecting a 12.1% year-on-year increase. In contrast, the average price per square foot stood at AED 1,480, indicating stronger value growth compared to apartments and highlighting continued interest in family-oriented housing.
Total Transactions: 11,314, underscoring consistent liquidity in the secondary villa market despite higher ticket sizes
Most Popular Unit: 4-bedroom villas, favored by families seeking larger layouts and long-term lifestyle stability
Wadi Al Safa (11%) – Led activity due to competitive pricing and availability of spacious villa communities
Al Hebiah Fifth (10%) – Attracted buyers looking for emerging residential clusters with future growth potential
Al Yelayiss 1 (8%) – Benefited from increasing connectivity and growing end-user interest
Dubai South (6%) – Continued to draw demand from buyers aligned with long-term infrastructure development
Al Yufrah 1 (5%) – Maintained steady transactions driven by family-oriented layouts and affordability
Off-Plan Market Performance
Off-plan sales accounted for the largest share of activity in the Dubai property market in 2025, driven by demand for new launches, structured payment plans, and long-term capital growth.
Off-Plan Apartments
The off-plan apartment segment remained the most active component of the market in 2025, driven by investor demand for new launches, phased payment plans, and long-term capital growth opportunities across high-absorption communities.
The average sale price stood at AED 1.96M, reflecting continued demand for mid-market and investment-focused units, particularly compact layouts that align with rental yield strategies.
Total Registrations: 108,921, highlighting strong investor participation and sustained confidence in Dubai’s off-plan residential pipeline
Most Popular Units: 1-bedroom apartments, favored for their affordability, liquidity, and rental appeal
Jumeirah Village Circle (10%) – Continued to lead activity due to competitive pricing, high launch volumes, and consistent end-user demand
Business Bay (7%) – Benefited from its central location and strong appeal among investors targeting mixed-use urban living
Wadi Al Safa 5 (6%) – Gained traction as an emerging residential cluster offering value-driven off-plan opportunities
Dubai South (6%) – Attracted buyers aligned with long-term infrastructure and economic development plans
Mina Rashid (4%) – Drew interest for its waterfront positioning and lifestyle-focused master planning
Off-Plan Villas
The off-plan villa segment recorded solid momentum in 2025, supported by demand from families and long-term investors seeking larger homes within master-planned communities.
With an average sale price of AED 5.79M, the segment reflected continued confidence in premium suburban developments offering modern layouts and lifestyle-led community planning.
Total Registrations: 20,703, underscoring sustained demand for off-plan villas despite higher price points
Most Popular Units: 4-bedroom villas, aligning with family-oriented living and long-term ownership preferences
Al Yufrah 1 (20%) – Emerged as the leading location due to scale, pricing competitiveness, and availability of family-sized villas
Wadi Al Safa 5 (15%) – Continued to attract buyers seeking value-driven villa communities with future growth potential
Dubai South (13%) – Benefited from infrastructure-led development and long-term residential planning
Dubai Investment Park (12%) – Drew interest from buyers prioritizing accessibility and integrated community environments
Wadi Al Safa 7 (11%) – Maintained steady demand supported by expanding residential offerings
Supply Forecast
Dubai’s residential pipeline remains aligned with population growth, supporting market stability.
Year | Expected Handovers | Key Areas |
2026 | 96,500 | Arjan, Business Bay, City Walk, Dubai Creek Harbour, Damac Lagoons, Dubai Hills |
2027 | 84,979 | Damac Lagoons, Damac Hills 2, Nad Al Sheba, The Valley |
2028 | 45,480 | Dubai Harbour, Maritime City, Al Sufouh, Dubai Hills Estate |
Key supply areas in 2025 included JVC, Business Bay, Wadi Al Safa 5, Dubai South, and Dubai Marina.
Key Takeaways
The Dubai real estate market in 2025 recorded strong, broad-based growth
Apartments led transaction volumes; villas drove higher-value demand
Population growth continues to underpin housing demand
Supply remains measured and aligned with absorption
Overall outlook remains stable and investor-friendly
