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Dubai's real estate market concluded 2025 on a historic high, recording its strongest performance on record with 215,700 property transactions valued at AED 686.8 billion. A robust December capped the year, reflecting sustained investor confidence, strong end-user demand and healthy activity across residential, commercial and land segments. Both primary and secondary markets contributed to the momentum, supported by rising prices, increased project deliveries and steady new launches. Apartments, villas and commercial assets all posted notable growth, while developers responded with accelerated supply. The record-breaking year reinforces Dubai's position as a leading global real estate investment destination heading into 2026.
Dubai's property market closed 2025 with unprecedented momentum, marking its strongest year on record as transaction volumes and values reached historic highs. Total property sales for the year stood at 215,700 transactions valued at AED 686.8 billion, underlining the emirate's growing stature as a global real estate and investment hub. Advertisement
The strong annual performance was reinforced by an exceptional December, during which property sales value surged 46.4 per cent year-on-year to AED 63.1 billion, while transaction volumes rose 21.3 per cent to 18,587 deals. The sustained year-end activity reflected confidence among investors and homebuyers, supported by favourable market fundamentals and steady economic growth.
Growth in 2025 was broad-based across both the primary and secondary markets. First-time sales accounted for 149,230 transactions worth AED 448.1 billion, registering a sharp increase over the previous year, while resale transactions totalled 66,400 deals valued at AED 238.8 billion. Rising property prices further highlighted market strength, with average prices per square foot climbing in both new and resale segments.
Apartments remained the dominant asset class, accounting for over 170,000 transactions valued at more than AED 330 billion. Villa sales also posted double-digit growth, reflecting sustained demand for larger homes. Commercial real estate emerged as a strong performer, recording a significant rise in transaction volumes and values, while land and building sales added further depth to overall market activity.
Supply kept pace with demand during the year. More than 42,000 residential units were delivered in 2025, representing a sharp increase over the previous year, while new project launches continued at a healthy rate. Key residential hubs such as Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Marina, Business Bay and Dubai Creek Harbour accounted for a substantial share of completed units, indicating strong developer focus on high-demand locations.
Overall, primary market transactions continued to outnumber resales, reflecting buyer confidence in new developments and long-term growth prospects. The year also witnessed several ultra-high-value transactions, underscoring Dubai's appeal to global high-net-worth individuals.
With strong demand, rising prices, disciplined supply and diversified investor participation, Dubai's real estate market enters 2026 from a position of strength, well-placed to sustain its growth trajectory in the coming year.
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