Dubai’s real estate market recorded AED49.67 billion ($13.52 billion) in transactions in July 2025, reflecting a 12.09 percent increase from June and a 24.8 percent annual rise.
A total of 18,191 deals were registered, up 16.5 percent month-on-month and 21.5 percent annually, underscoring the market’s momentum heading into H2.
“Transaction volumes are holding steady at a high base, supported by the scale and pace of new project launches,” said Farooq Syed, CEO of Springfield Properties.
Off-plan transactions boost growth
Off-plan real estate transactions accounted for 74.26 percent of activity in Dubai, supported by a broader end-user base, enhanced affordability measures and rising investor appetite in emerging corridors.
“We’re seeing particular strength in the off-plan segment where developers are responding to buyer expectations with flexible payment plans, and integrated masterplans designed for long-term community living. What defines today’s market is clarity – buyers are better informed, more intentional and focused on tangible value – from quality of product to delivery timelines,” Syed added.
As Dubai’s infrastructure expands and masterplanned communities evolve, demand is shifting beyond traditional prime areas toward developments offering long-term value and livability.
The current cycle is shaped by informed buyers, diversified capital allocation and sustained confidence in the emirate’s real estate fundamentals — underpinned by consistent transaction growth, flexible financing and a deepening commitment to quality delivery across segments.
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Off-plan market surges 43 percent in Q2 2025
In Q2 2025, Dubai’s off-plan real estate market marked notable growth. Off-plan apartment transactions soared by 43 percent quarter-on-quarter, significantly contributing to a total sales value of AED60.15 billion ($16.4 billion), representing a 37 percent increase year-on-year, according to Betterhomes. This segment dominated Dubai’s residential market activity, bolstered by strategic launches from leading developers and investor-friendly payment plans.
“The off-plan market continues to be one of Dubai’s biggest growth stories. Buyers are showing greater discernment, focusing on quality, developer reputation and long-term rental yield potential. We’re seeing high absorption of newly launched projects, especially in well-connected, master-planned communities,” said Christopher Cina, director of sales at Betterhomes.
Apartments led the off-plan market, accounting for 80 percent of total residential sales and establishing themselves as the preferred option for both investors and end-users. The average price for off-plan apartments increased to AED2,023 per square foot, reflecting a growth of 12.5 percent since early 2023. Two-bedroom units topped transaction value at 33 percent, closely followed by one-bedroom apartments at 30 percent.
