Dubai’s real estate market has maintained its robust momentum in 2025, with February property sales reaching AED 51.1 billion, marking a 39.91% increase in value compared to the same period last year.

A market update from fäm Properties highlights that the total of 16,099 transactions in February reflects a 35.5% increase in volume over February 2024, making it one of the most successful months on record for Dubai’s real estate sector.

According to data from DXBinteract, villa sales soared by 99.7% to 3,679 transactions, amounting to AED 18.8 billion. Meanwhile, plot sales increased significantly by 74.7% to 608 transactions, with a total value of AED 9.6 billion.

Apartment sales also saw strong performance, reaching AED 21.4 billion, with a 21.3% rise in volume to 11,364 transactions. Additionally, the commercial property sector experienced growth, with 447 transactions totaling AED 1.2 billion, marking a 40.1% increase from the previous year. The average price per square foot rose by 3.4% to AED 1,551.

“The data once again highlights the resilience of Dubai’s real estate market and its steady upward trajectory over the past few years,” said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties. “This reinforces Dubai’s position as a secure and lucrative hub for real estate investment, strengthening investor confidence locally and internationally.”

Dubai’s February property sales have witnessed a 449% surge in value over the past five years, increasing from AED 9.3 billion (4,100 transactions) in 2020 to AED 7.3 billion (3,700) in 2021, AED 15.4 billion (6,200) in 2022, AED 27.1 billion (9,400) in 2023, and AED 36.5 billion (11,900) in 2024.

The most expensive property sold in February was a luxury villa at Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, fetching AED 140 million. The highest-priced apartment sale was at The Rings - 1 in Jumeirah Second, valued at AED 116 million.

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