Dubai Real Estate Market Hits Record Highs in Q3 2025

The Dubai real estate market has reached an impressive milestone in the third quarter of 2025, achieving its highest quarterly transaction volume to date. This surge has propelled total sales for the first nine months of the year to nearly AED 500 billion (approximately $136 billion).

Transaction Volume and Sales Value

According to a market update from fäm Properties, Q3 2025 saw a remarkable 59,228 transactions, amounting to AED 170.7 billion ($46.5 billion). This represents a year-on-year increase of 17.2% in transaction volume and a 19.9% rise in sales value. Data from DXBinteract further highlights the growth, showing that sales from January to September 2025 reached AED 498.8 billion ($136 billion) across 158,200 transactions. This marks a significant increase of 32.33% in value and 20.46% in volume compared to the same period in 2024.

Breakdown of Sales by Property Type

Apartments have been the driving force behind this activity, with 49,370 sales valued at AED 94.3 billion ($25.7 billion), reflecting a 25.9% increase in volume year-on-year. Commercial property sales also saw a notable rise, climbing 41.9% to 1,565 transactions worth AED 4.2 billion ($1.1 billion). Additionally, plot sales increased by 25.7%, totaling 1,214 transactions valued at AED 36.1 billion ($9.8 billion).

In contrast, villa sales experienced a decline, with a 23.3% drop in volume, resulting in 7,078 units sold for AED 43.1 billion ($11.7 billion). Despite this dip, the median price per square foot across all property types rose by 11.4% year-on-year, reaching AED 1,685 ($459), up from AED 858 ($233) in 2020.

Insights from Industry Experts

Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, commented on the Q3 figures, emphasizing the enduring strength of the market. He noted that Dubai continues to attract local, regional, and global investors, solidifying its status as a premier real estate investment hub.

The growth trend in Dubai’s property sales over the past five years is noteworthy. Sales have steadily increased from AED 17.9 billion ($4.9 billion) across 8,500 deals in 2020 to AED 142.3 billion ($38.8 billion) in 2024.

Notable High-Value Transactions

Among the standout sales in Q3, the most expensive property was a luxury villa in Jumeirah Second, fetching AED 250 million ($68 million). The priciest apartment sold during this period was valued at AED 174 million ($47.4 million) at Aman Residences Dubai – Tower 1.

Sales distribution indicates that properties priced over AED 5 million ($1.36 million) accounted for 10% of transactions (5,991 deals). The majority of sales—38% (22,785)—were in the AED 1–2 million ($272,000–$545,000) range, while 25% (15,065) were below AED 1 million ($272,000). Additionally, 15% (9,128) fell between AED 2–3 million ($545,000–$817,000), and 11% (6,258) were priced between AED 3–5 million ($817,000–$1.36 million).

Developer Sales vs. Resales

First sales from developers significantly outpaced re-sales in the secondary market, making up 73% of the volume and 66% of the total value. This trend underscores the growing demand for new developments in Dubai.

Top-Selling Projects in Q3 2025

First Sale Apartments (by Volume)

• Binghatti Skyrise: 1,393 units, AED 2.2 billion ($599 million)
• Binghatti Hillviews: 724 units, AED 825.5 million ($225 million)
• Binghatti Aquarise: 634 units, AED 1.1 billion ($299 million)
• Sobha Solis: 624 units, AED 765.2 million ($208 million)
• Sobha Orbis: 477 units, AED 652.5 million ($178 million)

First Sale Villas

• Wadi Al Safa 3: 849 units, AED 5.9 billion ($1.6 billion)
• Al Yelayiss 1: 755 units, AED 2.3 billion ($626 million)
• Dubai Investments Park 2: 635 units, AED 3.5 billion ($953 million)
• Madinat Al Mataar: 392 units, AED 1.6 billion ($436 million)
• Madinat Hind 4: 376 units, AED 705.4 million ($192 million)

Re-sale Apartments

• Azizi Riviera: 238 units, AED 205.4 million ($56 million)
• Elite Sports Residence: 143 units, AED 83.7 million ($23 million)
• DIFC Heights Tower: 137 units, AED 593.4 million ($162 million)
• Mediterranean Cluster: 103 units, AED 65.3 million ($18 million)
• Sobha Hartland – The Crest: 94 units, AED 187.2 million ($51 million)

Re-sale Villas

• Wadi Al Safa 5: 323 units, AED 1.3 billion ($354 million)
• Al Hebiah Fifth: 298 units, AED 829.6 million ($226 million)
• Madinat Al Mataar: 199 units, AED 759.3 million ($207 million)
• Wadi Al Safa 7: 161 units, AED 562.6 million ($153 million)
• Jabal Ali First: 158 units, AED 781.2 million ($213 million)

The data from Q3 2025 paints a vivid picture of a thriving real estate market in Dubai, characterized by robust growth and a diverse range of property transactions.