Dubai real estate market: 2025 review – historic figures and a record year
Introduction: 2025, an exceptional year for real estate in Dubai
The year 2025 will go down in Dubai's real estate history as an absolute record year. While some of the world's major cities experienced slowdowns, Dubai saw spectacular growth in the number of transactions, sales value, and price dynamics, confirming its place among the world's most attractive real estate markets.
In this article, we analyze key indicators for 2025, sector trends, performance by asset segment, and the signs that explain this unprecedented growth, in order to understand why Dubai is establishing itself as a strategic destination for local and international investors.
1. A historic year in 2025: +18.7% in transactions and +30.9% in total value
Growth in transaction volumes
In 2025, Dubai's real estate market recorded 215,700 property transactions, an increase of +18.7% compared to 2024. This figure places 2025 at the top of the sector's historical performance rankings.
An explosion in sales value
The total value of real estate transactions reached MAD 686.8 billion (approximately €160 billion), representing growth of +30.9% compared to the previous year. This figure illustrates not only an increase in volume, but also a rise in the average amount per transaction, indicating a surge in the premium segments and demand.
2. Breakdown by segment: primary and secondary education booming
Primary market – Off-plan and new builds
The primary segment dominated activity with 149,230 transactions totaling AED 448.1 billion. This represents strong growth of +33.6% compared to 2024, demonstrating strong investor interest in off-plan projects and new construction. The development of new neighborhoods drove these figures, particularly Dubai Land Residence Complex, Dubai Islands, Maritime City, and Jumeirah Village Circle.
Secondary market – Resilience of resale
The secondary market also performed strongly, with 66,400 resales worth a total of AED 238.8 billion, up +26.2%. This growth proves that demand is strong for both new and existing properties. Historic neighborhoods such as Downtown, Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and large villa communities such as Dubai Hills contributed significantly to this growth.
3. Average price trends: persistent upward pressure
In 2025, average prices per sq ft and sq m continued to rise, reflecting sustained demand and a relative scarcity of supply.
- Average primary market price: approximately AED 1,700 per sq. ft.
- Average secondary market price: approximately AED 1,500 per sq. ft.
This price increase confirms continued market tension, driven by local and international demand, as well as by the move upmarket of goods sold during the period.
The price difference can mainly be explained by the services offered in new real estate developments, which are far superior to what was previously available.
4. Supply and new deliveries: responding to strong demand
Home deliveries
In 2025, 42,784 residential units were delivered, representing a significant increase of +45% compared to 2024, showing that developers responded to increased demand with significant deliveries. The market absorbed these deliveries perfectly, with rental prices trending upward.
Launch of new projects
Developers also launched 177,624 new units, representing growth of +6.1%, ensuring a substantial pipeline of offers for future investors and buyers. Developers are playing a key role in shaping the future of Dubai. Launches have been concentrated in new neighborhoods and villa communities. DLRC, JVC, Dubai Islands, and Maritime City have been particularly active in this growth. Business Bay, thanks in particular to launches by developer Binghatti, has also seen thousands of units come onto the market, all of which sold in record time.
5. Analysis by asset type: apartments, villas, and other segments
Apartments – majority segment
Apartments accounted for the bulk of sales in 2025, with 170,448 units sold, totaling AED 332.9 billion. This segment, which represented more than €77 billion, remains at the heart of real estate activity, driven by demand from investors and residents.
Villas – strong growth
The villa market also experienced robust demand, with 34,671 sales worth AED 206.9 billion, reinforcing the appeal of high-end and family-friendly properties. More and more families are moving to Dubai and starting families there. The need for spacious housing in quiet, secure, family-friendly environments has increased significantly. Investors have understood this, as have developers. Emaar, Damac, Sobha, Aldar, and Meraas have been the most active developers in this highly sought-after segment.
Other assets
The commercial sector and land also contributed to the overall momentum, even though they represent a smaller share of total volumes. Land prices have quadrupled in three years in certain neighborhoods of Dubai.
6. Outlook for investors: key areas and notable transactions
Most dynamic areas of Dubai
Several communities distinguished themselves in 2025 as major hubs of activity:
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
- Business Bay
- Dubai Land Residence Complex
- Dubai Islands
- Maritime City
- Dubai South
- Jebel Ali First
These neighborhoods have attracted a high volume of transactions and value, demonstrating their appeal to both buyers and investors.
High-end transactions
The year 2025 also saw spectacular transactions in the premium segment, illustrating the confidence of high-end buyers and international investors. Sales of properties worth more than AED 40 million (approximately €10 million) have never been so high in Dubai. Record sales were recorded, including an apartment worth AED 550 million (€127 million) in the Bugatti residences in Binghatti.
Conclusion: a healthy real estate market with strong demand
The 2025 outlook for the Dubai real estate market is unparalleled:
- 18.7% increase in the number of transactions.
- +30.9% growth in total sales value.
- Strong growth in the primary and secondary segments.
- New units offer reinforced with significant deliveries.
These figures confirm that Dubai has never been more attractive to both local and international buyers, with strong demand and sustainable growth prospects.
For investors seeking a dynamic, profitable, and structured market, Dubai remains a must-visit destination in 2025.
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.
