The city achieved an unprecedented 215,700 property sales last year worth Dh686.8 billion, marking the strongest performance ever recorded, latest data shows<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Towers in Downtown Dubai. 2025 was a landmark year for the emirate’s real estate market, with December maintaining the exceptional momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dubai\u2019s real estate sector closed 2025 on a historic high, powering through December with a surge in transactions that cemented the emirate\u2019s status as one of the world\u2019s most dynamic property markets, a report showed on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The city achieved an unprecedented 215,700 property sales last year worth Dh686.8 billion, marking the strongest performance ever recorded, new data from f\u00e4m Properties, based on DXBInteract figures, shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The record annual tally represents 18.7 per cent growth in transaction volume and an impressive 30.9 per cent jump in sales value compared with 2024 \u2014 growth that analysts say reflects deep investor confidence, rising global demand for Dubai assets and a construction pipeline increasingly aligned with market needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
December itself capped the year with exceptional momentum: monthly sales climbed 46.4 per cent year\u2011on\u2011year in value to Dh63.1 billion, while sales volumes rose 21.3 per cent to 18,587 transactions, underscoring the emirate\u2019s sustained appeal to both local and international buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese figures show that Dubai\u2019s real estate market has genuinely evolved \u2014 this isn\u2019t just another growth cycle,\u201d said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of f\u00e4m Properties. \u201cWe\u2019re seeing several powerful trends come together: a much more diverse investor base with strong flows from Asia, Europe, and the Americas, and a supply pipeline that\u2019s aligned with demand after years of disciplined development.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A year defined by growth across every segment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The market\u2019s performance in 2025 was broad\u2011based, with both the primary and secondary sectors posting sharp gains. Developers continued to dominate activity with 149,230 first\u2011sale transactions valued at Dh448.1 billion, reflecting a 33.6 per cent increase from the previous year. The secondary market also remained robust, registering 66,400 resale deals worth Dh238.8 billion, up 26.2 per cent year\u2011on\u2011year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Price appreciation was equally notable. In the primary market, average prices rose 6.7 per cent to Dh1,700 per sq ft, while secondary market prices climbed 11.2 per cent to Dh1,500 per sq ft, signalling strong end\u2011user and investor appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the year\u2019s most striking features was the scale of new supply delivered. Developers completed 42,784 residential units, up 45 per cent from 2024, in a response Al Msaddi described as \u201cevidence that developers are reading the market well<\/em>.\u201d Meanwhile, 177,624 new units were launched, a 6.1 per cent increase, ensuring a healthy pipeline into 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe fact that both new launches and resale properties are performing strongly tells us investors are confident they can enter and exit positions when needed,*\u201d Al Msaddi added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apartments dominate, but villas and commercial assets also thrive<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apartments accounted for the bulk of activity, with 170,448 sales worth Dh332.9 billion, an increase of nearly 20 per cent. Villa sales rose 11.1 per cent to 34,671 units, totalling Dh206.9 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Commercial real estate emerged as one of the strongest sectors of the year: transactions surged 41.1 per cent to 6,086 units, generating Dh18.2 billion in value. Meanwhile, 4,446 plots changed hands for Dh128.5 billion. Even building sales \u2014 a relatively small segment \u2014 saw a dramatic 306.3 per cent increase to 65 buildings worth Dh211.9 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overall, first\u2011sale properties accounted for 69 per cent of all transactions, reaffirming the dominance of developer\u2011led activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where buyers invested in 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the communities, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) topped the charts with 18,755 transactions worth Dh24.5 billion, driven by mid\u2011market demand and abundant new supply. Business Bay followed with 13,844 deals totalling Dh39.9 billion, reflecting its continued evolution as a vibrant mixed\u2011use hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other high\u2011performing areas included Wadi Al Safa 5 (11,631 sales), Dubai South (10,025 sales), and Jebel Ali First (8,263 sales).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Developers delivering the most units in 2025 were led by Emaar, which handed over 7,321 homes, representing 17 per cent of all new supply. Binghatti followed with 4,093 units, and Azizi with 2,633.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the year\u2019s standout deals were a Dh550 million apartment at Bugatti Residences in Business Bay \u2014 the most expensive unit sold \u2014 and a Dh425 million villa in Emirates Hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A five\u2011year transformation<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dubai\u2019s property market has undergone a dramatic transformation since 2020. Sales value has skyrocketed from Dh71.5 billion in 2020 to Dh686.8 billion in 2025 \u2014 nearly a tenfold increase. Over the same period, transaction volumes surged from 34,700 to 215,700, illustrating the depth of structural demand reshaping the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As Dubai enters 2026, analysts say the market is poised to maintain its momentum, bolstered by strong global investor inflows, disciplined development, and the emirate\u2019s positioning as a secure and growth\u2011oriented global hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Source: Khaleej times<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Published: 5 January 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The city achieved an unprecedented 215,700 property sales last year worth Dh686.8 billion, marking the strongest performance ever recorded, latest data shows Towers in Downtown Dubai. 2025 was a landmark year for the emirate’s real estate market, with December maintaining the exceptional momentum. 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