Dubai’s real estate market posted record-breaking performance in 2025, with 215,700 property transactions valued at AED686.8 billion, marking the highest annual figures ever recorded for both sales volume and value. The data was released by fäm Properties, citing DXBInteract.
According to the report, December closed the year on a strong note, generating AED63.1 billion in sales, a 46.4 percent increase year on year, across 18,587 transactions, representing a 21.3 percent rise in volume. fäm Properties said the results point to sustained investor appetite across both off-plan and secondary markets, supported by higher completion levels and ongoing developer launch activity heading into 2026.
Key Market Indicators for 2025
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215,700 total transactions, up 18.7 percent from 2024
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AED686.8 billion in total sales value, an increase of 30.9 percent year on year
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Primary market: 149,230 first-sale transactions worth AED448.1 billion, up 33.6 percent
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Secondary market: 66,400 resale deals valued at AED238.8 billion, up 26.2 percent
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Average price per sq ft:
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Primary market: AED1,700, up 6.7 percent
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Secondary market: AED1,500, up 11.2 percent
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42,784 properties delivered, a 45 percent increase from 29,392 units in 2024
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177,624 units launched, up 6.1 percent from 167,408 in 2024
Over a five-year period, total sales value rose sharply from AED71.5 billion in 2020 to AED686.8 billion in 2025, while transaction volumes increased from 34,700 to 215,700.
Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, said the figures indicate a fundamental shift in the market rather than a temporary upswing. He noted that Dubai is seeing a broader and more diversified investor base, with strong capital inflows from Asia, Europe, and the Americas, alongside a supply pipeline that has become better aligned with demand following years of disciplined development.
He added that the sharp rise in completed units reflects developers’ strong market awareness, while robust performance across both new launches and resales signals investor confidence in market liquidity and exit opportunities.
Apartments Lead Market Activity
All major property segments recorded growth in 2025:
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Apartment sales increased 19.9 percent to 170,448 transactions, worth AED332.9 billion
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Villa transactions rose 11.1 percent to 34,671 units, valued at AED206.9 billion
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Commercial sales jumped 41.1 percent to 6,086 transactions, totaling AED18.2 billion
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Plots: 4,446 sold for AED128.5 billion
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Buildings: 65 transactions worth AED211.9 million, with volumes up 306.3 percent
First-time sales from developers accounted for 69 percent of total transaction volume and 65 percent of total value, while resales made up the remaining 31 percent by volume and 35 percent by value.
New Supply Delivery Hotspots
Of the 42,784 units delivered in 2025, the highest concentrations were recorded in:
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Jumeirah Village Circle: 6,883 units
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Dubai Marina: 3,819 units
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Business Bay: 3,103 units
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Arjan: 2,510 units
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Dubai Creek Harbour: 1,919 units
By developer, Emaar led deliveries with 7,321 units, accounting for 17 percent of the total, followed by Binghatti with 4,093 units (10 percent) and Azizi with 2,633 units (six percent).
High-Value Transactions
The highest-priced transactions recorded during the year included:
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An AED550 million apartment at Bugatti Residences by Binghatti in Business Bay
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An AED425 million villa in Emirates Hills
Top-Performing Areas in 2025
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Jumeirah Village Circle: 18,755 transactions worth AED24.5 billion
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Business Bay: 13,844 transactions valued at AED39.9 billion
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Wadi Al Safa 5: 11,631 transactions totaling AED21.8 billion
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Dubai South: 10,025 transactions worth AED25.3 billion
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Jebel Ali 1st: 8,263 transactions valued at AED18.3 billion
Best-Selling Projects
First-sale apartments were led by DAMAC Riverside, Binghatti Skyrise, and Sobha developments, while DAMAC Islands dominated first-sale villa transactions across multiple phases. In the resale market, Azizi Riviera led apartment transactions, while DAMAC Islands, Al Furjan, and Jumeirah Village Triangle featured prominently among villa resales.
With transaction volumes, values, and completions all rising in 2025, the data reinforces the picture of a Dubai real estate market that remains highly active across both new launches and secondary sales, as investors closely monitor pricing trends, supply dynamics, and liquidity moving into 2026.
