Real Estate

Dubai’s real estate sector has once again showcased its extraordinary momentum, recording an all-time high monthly sales value of AED 62.4 billion in April 2025. This figure marks a staggering 95.3% increase compared to April last year, underlining the sustained growth and strength of the emirate’s property market.

According to a market update released by fäm Properties, a total of 17,979 real estate transactions took place last month—an impressive 55.4% increase in volume over April 2024. This makes April 2025 the third highest-selling month on record in terms of the number of transactions, surpassing even October 2024’s previous record of AED 61.1 billion.

The report follows the second-highest ever quarterly sales figure of AED 142.7 billion recorded in Q1 2025, further confirming Dubai’s upward real estate trajectory.

Data from DXBinteract illustrates sharp growth across all property segments:

• Villa sales: 3,223 transactions worth AED 23.7 billion, up 134% in volume.

• Plot sales: 599 transactions worth AED 10.9 billion, marking a 126% rise.

• Apartment sales: 13,737 transactions worth AED 26.7 billion, up 42.3%.

• Commercial property: 419 transactions worth AED 1.1 billion, a 54% increase.

• Average price per square foot: AED 1,583, up 2.3%.

“This data once again underscores the strength of Dubai's real estate market and the consistent growth it has shown in recent years,” said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties. “It reaffirms Dubai’s position as a secure, dependable destination for real estate investment, attracting rising interest from both domestic and international investors.”

Long-term trends also highlight the market’s exceptional expansion. April property sales have surged by 1,633% in value over the last five years—from AED 3.6 billion in 2020 to this year’s record AED 62.4 billion. Transaction volumes rose in parallel from just 1,700 in April 2020 to nearly 18,000 last month.

Among the standout transactions in April:

• The most expensive villa sold was located on Palm Jumeirah for AED 180 million.

• The most expensive apartment was sold for AED 156 million at Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai, Island 2.

Properties priced over AED 5 million accounted for 11% of April's total sales. Meanwhile, 31% of sales fell in the AED 1–2 million range, 27% were below AED 1 million, 18% ranged between AED 2–3 million, and 14% between AED 3–5 million.

Additionally, off-plan sales (first-time sales from developers) dominated the market, comprising 67% of transactions, compared to 33% for resales, both in terms of volume and total value.

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