Dubai real estate market: figures for September 2025
Another record month for the Dubai real estate market! It was the biggest September in Dubai's history, in terms of all the main indicators. In this article, we take a look back at the figures for the Dubai real estate market, and give you our analysis. If you would like to find out more or discuss your investment project, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our team.
Strong sales growth
In total, no fewer than 20,127 sales were recorded in Dubai during September 2025. This represents an 11.3% increase on September 2024, which held the previous record. In terms of value, the increase is even greater. Total transactions exceeded 54 billion dirhams, or almost 13 billion euros. This represents an increase of 21.2%. These staggering figures demonstrate the market's dynamism and the interest of international investors, who continue to take the lion's share.
For the first time in a long time, off-plan sales accounted for over 75%, compared with 25% for second-hand sales.
Prices per m2 up sharply
The average price per m2 rose by 9.7% between September 2024 and September 2025. A spectacular increase, which you'll only find in Dubai. No other real estate market in the world can boast such an increase over 12 months.
Where will the rise in rents stop?
Rents continue to rise. Indeed, the average price of an apartment, villa or premises has never been higher in Dubai:
- Average rental apartment price: AED 88,000, +7.3%.
- Average rental villa price: AED 190,000 (+5.6%)
- average price of leased commercial premises: AED 75,000, up 10.3%.
Contrary to what you may sometimes hear, rental prices are continuing to rise. The main reasons for this are the sharp rise in population and delays in the delivery of new homes.
The most active neighborhoods
As is often the case, Jumeirah Village Circle was the district that recorded the most transactions in September 2025. 2102 sales, representing over 10% of Dubai's real estate market. Business Bay came second with 1,430 sales, and Al Barsha 2 came third with 1,306 transactions.
- Average rental apartment price: AED 88,000, +7.3%.
- Average rental villa price: AED 190,000 (+5.6%)
- average price of leased commercial premises: AED 75,000, up 10.3%.
Contrary to what you may sometimes hear, rental prices are continuing to rise. The main reasons for this are the sharp rise in population and delays in the delivery of new homes.
Most expensive sales of the month
The most expensive apartment sold in September 2025 was in the Aman residence on the Jumeirah Peninsula, for 83 million dirhams, or almost 20 million euros.
The most expensive villa is on the World Islands, and sold for 200 million dirhams, or almost 50 million euros.
September 2025 figures
The Dubai real estate market is doing well. In fact, it's doing very well indeed. International investors are showing no signs of letting up. On the contrary, it's accelerating. Large-scale government-led projects are bearing fruit. Developers are vying with each other in their imagination to offer residences each more beautiful than the last. The dynamic we are experiencing in the Emirates is unique in the world, and goes against the global trend. Today, it's hard to say how long it will last, but the facts and figures are there: the Dubai real estate market is completely unmissable.
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.
