Dubai’s property market reached new heights in April 2025, demonstrating remarkable growth and investor confidence. With sales surging to AED 62.4 billion, the emirate saw a 95.3% increase compared to the same month last year, according to the latest report. This surge highlights Dubai’s continued appeal as a global hub for real estate investment, fueled by strong demand across apartments, villas, plots, and off-plan properties.
Unprecedented Sales Activity
April saw a total of 17,979 property sales transactions, reflecting a 55.4% year-on-year increase.
- Apartments dominated transaction volumes with 13,737 sales worth AED 26.7 billion.
- Villas experienced a significant boom with 3,223 units sold for AED 23.7 billion — a staggering 134.1% jump from April 2024.
- Plot sales also witnessed strong activity with 599 transactions totaling AED 10.9 billion, up by 126%.
- Commercial and building sales were more stable, with values at AED 1.1 billion and AED 10 million, respectively.
Average Property Prices: A Mixed Trend
Price trends varied across property types, driven by changes in buyer demand and preferred locations:
- Apartments: AED 1.3M (↓ 2.4%)
- Villas: AED 3.5M (↑ 2.2%)
- Commercial units: AED 1.9M (↑ 58.8%)
- Plots: AED 3.5M (↓ 45.3%)
- Buildings: AED 10M (↓ 66.8%)
While villa and commercial property prices climbed, apartments and plots saw slight corrections — attributed to shifting preferences among investors.
Rental Market Remains Strong
Dubai’s rental sector also saw upward momentum:
- Apartments: Average rent AED 80K (↑ 6.7%)
- Villas: Average rent AED 180K (↑ 12.5%)
- Commercial units: AED 72K (↓ 36%)
Despite a dip in commercial rental rates, the overall rental market remains robust, supporting sustained end-user and investor interest.
Surge in Mortgage Transactions
Mortgage activity in April 2025 witnessed a significant surge:
- 4,457 mortgage deals recorded (↑ 109.8%)
- Total value: AED 15.3 billion (↑ 15%)
This reflects strong end-user confidence and broader access to financing in Dubai’s maturing property market.
Spotlight on Luxury and Off-Plan Projects
🔹 Top Apartment Sales:
- Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai – AED 156M
- Private Residences Dubai – AED 140M
- Orla by Omniyat – AED 81M
- Como Residences – AED 70M
- The 118 at Burj Khalifa – AED 65M
🔹 Top Villa Sales:
- Palm Jumeirah – AED 180M
- Wadi Al Safa 3 – AED 121M
- Mohammed Bin Rashid City – AED 100M
🔹 Best-Selling Off-Plan Projects:
Apartments:
- Binghatti Elite: 498 units – AED 277.1M
- Binghatti Skyrise: 267 units – AED 397.7M
- Bay Grove Residences: 142 units – AED 412.3M
Villas:
- Al Yelayiss 1: 646 units – AED 1.9B
- Me’Aisem Second: 418 units – AED 7.1B
- Palm Jabal Ali: 153 units – AED 3.4B
Final Thoughts
April 2025 has set a new benchmark for Dubai’s real estate market, highlighting the city’s resilience, strategic growth, and investor trust. The combination of premium offerings, off-plan project success, and rising demand across all sectors positions Dubai as a global real estate powerhouse heading into the future
