insights/dubai-real-estate-2025
Dubai Real Estate 2025 Performance
Record Growth and Strong Fundamentals
The Dubai property market delivered record-breaking performance in 2025, driven by strong investor demand and sustained growth across both primary and resale segments. Total transaction volume reached 215,700 deals, representing an 18.7% increase compared with 2024. Total sales value climbed to AED 686.8 billion, a 30.9% rise year-on-year — marking the strongest annual figures ever recorded in the emirate's history.
Type of Inventory — Volume & Value
Primary Market (Off-plan / New Homes)
149,230
transactions
AED 448.1B
value
↑ 33.6% volume growth
Largest contributor to total sales
Resale Market (Ready-to-move)
66,400
transactions
AED 238.8B
value
↑ 26.2% volume growth
Rising interest in ready properties
Together, primary sales accounted for around 69% of total transactions and 65% of total value.
Primary vs. Resale — Comparisons
Sales Distribution Breakdown
2025 vs 2024 — Volume & Value Growth
2025 recorded strong year-on-year growth in both transaction volumes and sales values.
Growth Per Square Foot — 2025 vs 2024
Pricing also climbed across both segments. Primary market average prices reached approximately AED 1,700 per sq. ft in 2025, representing a 6.7% year-on-year increase, while resale market prices rose to around AED 1,500 per sq. ft, up 11.2% YoY. This reflects broader market strength, with resale prices growing faster year-on-year due to limited ready-stock supply and sustained demand.
Sources
Arabian Business • DXB Interact