### Dubai’s Real Estate Market: A Record-Setting Q3 2025
Dubai’s real estate market has recently reached impressive new heights, especially during the third quarter (Q3) of 2025. The city recorded its highest ever quarterly transaction volume, coupled with the second-largest sales value on record. This rapid growth has elevated total sales for the first nine months of the year to nearly AED 500 billion, cementing Dubai’s status as a premier destination for both local and international investors.
### Transaction Volume and Value Surge
The latest market update from fäm Properties reveals that during Q3 2025, Dubai experienced an astounding 59,228 property transactions, which collectively amounted to AED 170.7 billion. This result reflects a striking 17.2% increase in transaction volume and a 19.9% rise in value compared to the same period last year. Such robust figures illustrate the strong demand and investor confidence surrounding the city’s property market.
### Year-to-Date Performance
A deeper dive into the numbers from January to September 2025 reveals an impressive 158,200 properties changing hands, reaching a total value of AED 498.8 billion. This marks significant growth, with increases of 32.3% in value and 20.5% in volume when compared to the same period in 2024. The city’s real estate landscape continues to attract a wealth of buyers from various backgrounds.
### Diverse Sector Activity
Analyzing the segments within the real estate market, we see all sectors contributing to the positive momentum, albeit at varying paces. Apartment sales led the charge, with a total of 49,370 units sold for AED 94.3 billion, marking a 25.9% increase in volume from Q3 2024. The commercial property market has also displayed remarkable demand, with 1,565 transactions valued at AED 4.2 billion—a 41.9% rise in volume year-on-year.
### Shifts in Villa Sales
While the sale of villas saw a slight dip, with 7,078 units sold for AED 43.1 billion (down 23.3% in volume), the overall property prices continued to climb. The median price per square foot rose by 11.4% to AED 1,685, showcasing ongoing enthusiasm and faith in the market’s future.
### Emerging Trends in Luxury Real Estate
The high-end segment consistently garners attention, with luxury properties dominating sales at the upper end of the market. The most expensive property sold in Q3 was a lavish villa in Jumeirah Second for AED 250 million, while Aman Residences Dubai – Tower 1 saw an apartment fetch AED 174 million. These figures underscore the allure of luxurious living in the city.
### Affordability and Market Distribution
In terms of affordability, the sales distribution paints a varied picture. Properties priced above AED 5 million made up about 10% of transactions, while 38% fell within the AED 1–2 million range. Additionally, 25% were below AED 1 million, 15% were between AED 2–3 million, and 11% ranged between AED 3–5 million. Such diversity suggests that Dubai’s real estate sector remains accessible to buyers across different economic strata.
### An Expanding Development Landscape
A noteworthy trend from Q3 2025 is the substantial interest in newly launched developments over resale transactions. New projects accounted for 73% of transaction volume and 66% of sales value, indicating a shift towards fresh offerings in the market. It is clear that buyers are keen on the latest developments that promise modern amenities and luxurious living environments.
### Leading Developments: The Top Performers
Among new apartment projects, Binghatti Skyrise emerged as a frontrunner, recording 1,393 units sold for AED 2.2 billion. Other notable projects included Binghatti Hillviews, Binghatti Aquarise, Sobha Solis, and Sobha Orbis, demonstrating a sustained demand for high-quality residential offerings.
In the villa sector, Wadi Al Safa 3 led the way with sales reaching AED 5.9 billion across 849 units. This was closely followed by Al Yelayiss 1 and Dubai Invest Park 2, which also showed strong performance.
### Robust Resale Activity
Resale properties also illustrated robust activity. High interest was noted for apartments like Azizi Riviera and DIFC Heights Tower, highlighting a healthy market in both new and secondary properties. In the villa resale category, Wadi Al Safa 5 and Madinat Al Mataar stood out, underscoring continued demand for established communities.
### Sustained Investor Confidence
The impressive figures from Q3 2025 provide strong evidence that Dubai remains a hotbed for real estate investors across various price segments. The market displays demand across the board—apartments, villas, plots, and commercial spaces. As confidence remains strong and new projects pour in, it appears that the momentum will continue, keeping Dubai firmly in the spotlight as a global property investment hub.
