Dubai’s real estate market is on an upward trajectory with each passing day. In 2025, it experienced unparalleled growth. A remarkable 214,912 transactions with a combined value of AED 682.5 billion were closed. These figures represent an increase of 18.86% in volume and 30.7% growth in value compared to 2024. This performance indicates sustained investor interest and increasing demand for real estate.
A total of 9,556 gift transactions, collectively worth AED 57.25 billion, were registered in 2025. The year saw 134,623 off-plan transactions, accounting for 62.6% of the total transactions. Approximately 203,000 sales across the residential sector were recorded, a 17.34% YoY increase.
Given below is the comprehensive comparison of property sales and value between 2024 and 2025:
| Property Type | Total Sales in 2024 | Total Sales Value in 2024 | Total Sales in 2025 |
| Apartment | 142,113 | AED 264 billion | ~ 170,444 |
| Villas | 31,224 | AED 169 billion | ~ 32,870 |
| Commercial | 4,304 | AED 9.7 billion | ~ 6,018 |
| Plots | 4,048 | AED 80.9 billion | ~ 4,411 |
Quarters Performance
Here is the detailed comparison of all quarters of 2025:
| Feature | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 |
| Total Sales | 42,273 | 53,118 | 59,127 | Over 58,000 |
| Total Sales Value | AED 114.15 billion | AED 184 billion | AED 170.5 billion | More than AED 180 billion |
Q4 (October – December) has shown strong performance, recording more than 58,000 transactions, with a combined value of over AED 180 billion.
Top Performing Areas by Value in 2025
The following are the top-performing areas by value in 2025:
| Area | Value in AED |
| Business Bay | AED 38.3 billion |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | AED 24.5 billion |
| Al Yelayiss 1 | AED 23.8 billion |
| Dubai Investment Park Second | AED 23.2 billion |
| Palm Jumeirah | AED 21.4 billion |
Top Performing Areas by Volume
Top performing areas by total transactions include:
| Area | Total Volume |
| Jumeirah Village Circle | 18,773 |
| Business Bay | 13,244 |
| Dubai Land Residence Complex | 7,965 |
| Dubai Investment Park Second | 7,190 |
| Madinat Al Matar | 7,146 |
Best Selling Projects in 2025
The best-selling apartment projects in 2025 include:
- Binghatti Skyrise: 2,671 units sold, totalling AED 4.2 billion
- Sobha Solis: 2,066 units sold, totalling AED 2.54 billion
- Binghatti Elite: 1,690 units sold, totalling AED 1.08 billion
- Skyvue: 1,620 units sold, totalling AED 3.7 billion
- Sobha Orbis: 1,529 units sold, totalling AED 2 billion
Given below are the best-selling villa projects:
- Reportage Village 1: 729 units sold, with a combined value of AED 981 million
- The Valley – Vindera: 536 units sold, with a combined value of AED 1.93 billion
- Grand Polo – Equiterra: 420 units sold, with a combined value of AED 1.7 billion
- La Tilia at Villanova Phase 2: 406 units sold, with a combined value of AED 1.33 billion
- La Tilia at Villanova Phase 1: 398 units sold, with a combined value of AED 1.3 billion
Most Expensive Projects Sold in 2025
The most expensive apartments sold in 2025 are given below:
| Apartment | Price in AED |
| Bugatti Residences by Binghatti | AED 550 million |
| Jumeirah Asora Bay | AED 203 million |
| Aman Residences Dubai | AED 174 million |
| Peninsula Dubai Residences – Tower 1 | AED 170 million |
| Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai | AED 155.8 million |
Given are the most expensive villas sold in 2025 in Dubai:
| Villa | Price in AED |
| Villa in Emirates Hills | AED 425 million |
| Villa in Palm Jumeirah | AED 300 million |
| Jumeirah Second | AED 250 million |
| The World | AED 200 million |
| MBR District 1 | AED 110 million |
Mortgage Market Performance
The mortgage market showed robust performance in 2025. The mortgage-backed transactions have reached 50,974, representing an increase of 22.5 % compared to 2024. The total value decreased modestly by 4.5% to AED 179.26 billion.
Final Takeaway
Dubai’s real estate sector continues to expand, driven by sustained demand, controlled leverage, and strong investor confidence. The growing population, the development of state-of-the-art infrastructure, the influx of tourists, and the long-term residency program are attracting investors and homebuyers from around the world. The increasing supply is being rapidly absorbed, reflecting the market’s resilience. This upward trajectory is set to continue in 2026, cementing Dubai’s position as the world’s most resilient property market.
