Dubai real estate market figures for August 2025
Dubai's real estate market in August 2025 confirms its momentum, with 18,678 transactions, up 15.4% on August 2024. Total sales value reached AED 51.1 billion, up 7.9% year-on-year, while the average price per square foot climbed to AED 1,720, up 15.2%.
Apartments dominated sales with 15,900 properties, up 29.2% year-on-year, representing a total value of AED 30.2 billion. Villas fell back sharply with just 1,944 transactions, down 38.1% year-on-year, for a financial volume of AED 10.9 billion. The commercial segment posted 442 sales worth AED 1.2 billion, an increase of 20.4%. Finally, the land market remained strong, with 392 transactions and a total value of AED 8.9 billion, up 7.4%.
The average price of an apartment was AED 1.3 million, down 1.8% year-on-year. Villas had an average price of AED 3.7 million, up 12.7%, confirming the appeal of high-end family residences. The commercial segment is booming, with an average price of AED 1.9 million, up a spectacular 59.6%. Average land prices reached AED 6.3 million, up 86.6% on August 2024.
Rents are on an upward trend. The average annual rent for an apartment is AED 85,000, up 6.3%. Villas now rent for an average of AED 190,000, up 8.6%. The average rent for commercial space is AED 62,900, up 6.6% year-on-year.
The mortgage market is growing strongly. There were 4,687 mortgage transactions in August 2025, up 34.1% on 2024. The total value of loans reached AED 21 billion, up an impressive 77.1%. This trend confirms the growing importance of bank financing for property acquisition in Dubai. As the population increases, more and more residents are inclined to take out property loans, which is providing strong support for the market.
Guillaume Giroux, Dubai Immo founder and real estate expert, Dubai, UAE
As founder of the Dubai Immo Group and a real estate investor, I bring you daily updates on the Dubai market. My aim is to provide you with all the keys you need to invest wisely and securely, by sharing my in-depth analysis and strategic advice.
