The Dubai property market continues to surge, according to a recent report. Total sales in 2025 have already reached AED 559.4 billion through October, beating the full-year 2024 figure of AED 522.1 billion.
With two months still left in the year, we are looking at the most active year ever for Dubai real estate.
Key Highlights
- Transaction volume: 178,244 deals registered in 2025 so far.
- In October alone: 19,875 transactions valued at AED 59.4 billion.
- Apartments dominated the market: 16,238 apartment deals in October worth around AED 31 billion, up ~3.4% year-on-year in volume.
- Villas saw a drop: 2,549 villa deals in October, down 36.8% by volume, worth AED 15.5 billion.
- Land plots on the rise: 399 plots sold in October for AED 11 billion, up 23.9% year-on-year.
- Commercial property registered strong growth: 689 deals in October for AED 1.9 billion, a 61.7% year-on-year increase.
- The average price per square foot rose 6.7% in October to AED 1,692.
What’s Driving the Boom?
- Strong first-time purchases directly from developers: In October alone, 13,926 deals (worth AED 38.7 billion) were first-sales from developers.
- Resale activity remains healthy: Resales in October amounted to 5,949 transactions worth AED 20.7 billion.
- Rising demand for plot/land purchases, an indicator of long-term investment/trends.
- Behaviour across price segments: Properties priced between AED 1-2 million made up 36% of October sales; those under AED 1 million accounted for 28%; homes above AED 5 million made up 10% of the market.
Spotlight Locations & Major Deals
- Top spot for value: Business Bay with AED 3.2 billion in October from 1,177 transactions.
- Next: Dubai Investment Park Second (AED 2.6 billion from 921 deals) and Jumeirah Village Circle (1,685 deals worth AED 2.5 billion) in volume.
- Record high-end deals: A luxury villa in Jumeirah Second sold for AED 220 million; top apartment fetched AED 155 million in Bulgari Lighthouse on Island 2.
Best-selling projects in October: - Apartments (first sale) – DAMAC Riverside sold 656 units for AED 849.5 million.
- Villas (first sale) – Grand Polo – Chevalia Estate 2 recorded AED 897.8 million from 89 transactions.
- Apartments (resale) – Azizi Riviera had 107 resales worth AED 93.7 million.
- Villas (resale) – Rukan 3 had 27 resales totaling AED 35.8 million.
What It Means for Investors & End‐Users
For investors:
- With the market surpassing previous full-year highs, momentum is very strong, time is ripe for strategic entries.
- Plot/land purchases rising suggest long-term plays (development, future capital-growth).
- Apartments remain highly liquid; villas show slower volume but high value deals still occur.
For end-users/homebuyers:
- Good value still exists across sub-AED 2 million price segments (which form a large part of market activity).
- Transparent ecosystem and data availability (via Dubai Land Department + platforms) enhance confidence.
How DMAXX Properties Can Help You Ride This Wave
At DMAXX Properties, we specialise in premium projects on major corridors. We provide:
- Tailored investment-smart recommendations aligned with market surges.
- Access to first-sale inventory and off-plan launches, tapping into the strong segment of first-time developer deals.
- Full transparency and data-driven guidance (you know what’s happening and why).
- Support on selecting assets across price bands, whether under AED 2 million or premium above AED 5 million.
