Dubai’s real estate market has shown exceptional growth in 2025, driven by unprecedented milestones. The robust demand, population growth, and influx of high-net-worth individuals are fuelling the property prices and rental rates. Both the residential and commercial real estate showed strong performance.

Key Highlights

  • 275,442 transactions (including sales, mortgages, and gifts)
  • AED 919.01 billion value (including sales, mortgages, and gifts)
  • Approximately 203,000 residential sales
  • 134,467 off-plan sales

According to the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the real estate sector has recorded 214,912 transactions in sales, valued at AED 682.5 billion. This reflects an 18.86% increase in volume and 30.7% growth in value. This performance demonstrates steady market growth and strong investor confidence in the Emirate. The total gift transactions were 9,556, valued at AED 57.25 billion, while the mortgage transactions reached 50,974, valued at AED 179.26 billion.

Dubai Real Estate by Property Type

Property Type

Total Sales in 2024

Total Sales Value in 2024

Total Sales in 2025

% increase from 2024

Apartment

142,113

AED 264 billion

~ 170,444

19.94%

Villa

31,224

AED 169 billion

~ 32,870

5.27%

Commercial

4,304

AED 9.7 billion

~ 6,018

39.82%

Plot

4,048

AED 80.9 billion

~ 4,411

8.97%

With flexible payment plans, affordable entry, and strong potential for high rental yields and strong capital appreciation, apartments remain attractive to investors and homebuyers.

Residential Real Estate Market

Dubai’s property market has recorded approximately 203,000 residential sales, representing a 17.34% increase from 2024. Off-plan properties dominated the market, with a 62.6% share of total transactions. Total off-plan sales are 134,623, valued at approximately AED 293 billion. The off-plan properties cater to buyers and investors looking for modern design, top-tier amenities, premium finishes, smart home features, and strong capital appreciation.

According to Shireen Khan, CEO of Kelt and Co Realty, “Dubai’s real estate market has shown unprecedented growth in 2025. This upward trend reflects stable activity from both end-users and investors. As we move into 2026, the growth is expected to accelerate due to the growing population, increasing demand for residential and commercial spaces, and lucrative investment opportunities.”

Top Performing Areas by Volume in 2025

The following areas have shown unprecedented performance in 2025:

Area

Total Sales Volume

Jumeirah Village Circle

18,773

Business Bay

13,244

Dubai Land Residence Complex

7,965

Dubai Investment Park Second

7,190

Madinat Al Matar

7,146

Top Performing Areas by Value in 2025

Here are the areas with remarkable sales value in 2025 in Dubai:

Area

Total Value in AED

Business Bay

AED 38.3 billion

Jumeirah Village Circle

AED 24.5 billion

Al Yelayiss 1

AED 23.8 billion

Dubai Investment Park Second

AED 23.2 billion

Palm Jumeirah

AED 21.4 billion

Mortgage Market Performance

The mortgage market continued its upward momentum in 2025. The market closed 50,974 deals, marking an increase of 22.5% from 2024. The mortgage values reached AED 179.26 billion, a 4.5% YoY decrease.

Best Projects Sold in 2025

The best apartment projects sold in 2025 include:

Project

Volume

Value

Binghatti Skyrise

2,671

AED 4.2 billion

Sobha Solis

2,066

AED 2.54 billion

Binghatti Elite

1,690

AED 1.08 billion

Skyvue

1,620

AED 3.7 billion

Sobha Orbis

1,529

AED 2 billion

The best villa projects sold in 2025 include:

Project

Volume

Value

Reportage Village 1

729

AED 981 million

The Valley - Vindera

536

AED 1.93 billion

Grand Polo - Equiterra

420

AED 1.7 billion

La Tilia at Villanova Phase 2

406

AED 1.33 billion

La Tilia at Villanova Phase 1

398

AED 1.3 billion

Most Expensive Projects Sold in 2025

Most expensive apartment projects sold this year include:

  • Bugatti Residences by Binghatti - AED 550 million
  • Jumeirah Residences Asora Bay - AED 203 million
  • Aman Residences Dubai - AED 174 million
  • Peninsula Dubai Residences - Tower 1 - AED 170 million
  • Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai - AED 155.8 million

Given below are the most expensive villas sold in 2025:

  • A villa in Emirates Hills - AED 425 million
  • A villa in Palm Jumeirah - AED 300 million
  • Jumeirah Second - AED 250 million
  • The World - AED 200 million
  • MBR District 1 - AED 110 million

Shireen Khan added, “With transparent regulations, long-term visas, and the development of cutting-edge infrastructure, investors’ confidence is increasing in Dubai’s real estate market. This has developed a favourable environment for both local and international investors, allowing them to benefit from strong capital appreciation and high rental yields.”

About Kelt and Co Realty

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