Dubai’s property sector delivered its second-strongest month on record in July 2025, marking a milestone in transaction volumes and overall value. According to fäm Properties, the market witnessed 20,304 transactions totaling AED 65 billion, a 24.9% increase in volume and a 29.5% rise in value compared to July 2024.
Robust Growth Across Property Segments
The performance was buoyed by significant activity across all major property categories:
- Apartments saw a 28.1% year-on-year surge with 16,272 transactions amounting to AED 32.2 billion.
- Commercial properties recorded 606 deals worth AED 1.5 billion, reflecting a 57.8% jump.
- Villa sales experienced a 6.4% increase in volume, totaling 2,988 transactions valued at AED 19.3 billion.
- Land plots also gained traction with 438 sales worth AED 12 billion, a 22.3% year-on-year rise.
The average price per square foot climbed to AED 1,649, representing a 9.5% increase over July 2024.
Five-Year Market Progression
Data from DXBinteract outlines the remarkable expansion of Dubai’s real estate market over the past five years:
- 2020: AED 4.5 billion (2,300 transactions)
- 2021: AED 11.2 billion (4,400 transactions)
- 2022: AED 21.3 billion (7,200 transactions)
- 2023: AED 37.8 billion (11,200 transactions)
- 2024: AED 50.2 billion (16,300 transactions)
Investor Confidence and Market Resilience
The sustained activity highlights Dubai’s real estate sector as both resilient and mature. The city continues to attract investor confidence, supported by transparent regulations and a consistent flow of new investment opportunities.
Record-Breaking Transactions and Leading Locations
July’s most high-profile deal was the sale of a luxury apartment for AED 174 million at Aman Residences Dubai, Tower 1, located in Jumeirah Second.
Top Locations by Value
- Wadi Al Safa 3 led the way with AED 6.011 billion from 1,210 sales.
- Business Bay followed with 1,428 transactions worth AED 3.663 billion.
Top Locations by Volume
Al Barsha South Fourth recorded the highest number of transactions at 1,846, with a total value of AED 2.047 billion.
Demand for High-End and Off-Plan Properties
High-value real estate continues to shape the market landscape, with properties priced above AED 5 million constituting 13% of total transactions.
Moreover, off-plan sales dominated market activity, accounting for 71% of all transactions by volume and 65% by value. In contrast, resale transactions made up 29% and 35%, respectively.
