Real Estate

Dubai’s real estate market surged in July 2025, recording its highest number of property transactions for the year and marking the second-best monthly performance on record in terms of both value and volume.

According to a market update released by fäm Properties, a total of 20,304 property transactions were registered last month, representing a 24.9% year-on-year (YoY) increase, with the overall value rising 29.5% YoY to reach AED65 billion.

Sector Breakdown

• Apartments: The segment led the market with 16,272 transactions, an increase of 28.1% YoY, totaling AED32.2 billion.

• Villas: A total of 2,988 villa sales were recorded, rising 6.4% YoY in volume and generating AED19.3 billion in value.

• Commercial Properties: This segment saw the biggest jump, surging 57.8% YoY with 606 transactions valued at AED1.5 billion.

• Plot Sales: There were 438 transactions, marking a 22.3% YoY growth, worth a total of AED12 billion.

The average price per square foot across all sectors rose 9.5% YoY, reaching AED1,649.

Five-Year Sales Growth

Data from DXBinteract highlights a sharp rise in July real estate sales over the past five years:

• 2020: AED4.5 billion (2,300 transactions)

• 2021: AED11.2 billion (4,400 transactions)

• 2022: AED21.3 billion (7,200 transactions)

• 2023: AED37.8 billion (11,200 transactions)

• 2024: AED50.2 billion (16,300 transactions)

• 2025: AED65 billion (20,304 transactions)

Market Outlook

Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, commented:

“The level of activity last month once again underlines the strength and maturity of Dubai’s real estate sector. Dubai has shown it can sustain growth through different cycles, supported by clear regulation, strong investor sentiment, and a steady pipeline of new opportunities. July’s figures are another clear signal that confidence in the market remains high, both locally and internationally.”

The most expensive apartment sold in July was located at Aman Residences Dubai, Tower 1, in Jumeirah 2, priced at AED 174 million.

Top Performing Areas by Value

1. Wadi Al Safa 3 – AED6.011 billion (1,210 transactions)

2. Business Bay – AED3.663 billion (1,428 transactions)

3. Ras Al Khor – AED2.900 billion (41 transactions)

4. Dubai Investment Park 2nd – AED2.777 billion (1,013 transactions)

5. Dubai Marina – AED2.604 billion (637 transactions)

Top Performing Areas by Volume

1. Al Barsha South Fourth – 1,846 transactions (AED2.047 billion)

2. Business Bay – 1,428 transactions (AED3.663 billion)

3. Wadi Al Safa 3 – 1,210 transactions (AED6.011 billion)

4. Dubai Investment Park 2nd – 1,013 transactions (AED2.777 billion)

5. Bukadra – 785 transactions (AED2.152 billion)

Buyer Segments

Sales of properties priced:

• Above AED5 million: 13%

• AED1–2 million: 37%

• Below AED1 million: 25%

• AED2–3 million: 14%

• AED3–5 million: 11%

Off-plan sales continued to dominate, accounting for 71% of total transactions by volume and 65% by value, while resales comprised 29% and 35%, respectively.

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