Dubai’s residential real estate market continues to exhibit robust growth, with significant increases in both villa and apartment values, a new industry report revealed.
The ValuStrat Price Index indicates that residential capital values in April 2025 reached 214.1 points, reflecting a 1.6 percent monthly increase and a remarkable 25.3 percent rise year on year.
ValuStrat’s analysis reveals that villa values surged to 280.5 points, marking a 2 percent monthly increase and a substantial 29.8 percent annual growth. High-performing areas, such as Jumeirah Islands and Palm Jumeirah, recorded impressive annual gains of 41.7 percent and 41.3 percent, respectively. This trend highlights the enduring appeal of villas in Dubai’s premium neighborhoods, which are now valued 63 percent above their 2014 peaks and 170 percent higher than post-pandemic levels.
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Apartment prices rose to 170.9 points, with a monthly increase of 1.1 percent and an annual growth of 20.9 percent. Areas like The Greens and Dubailand Residence Complex saw the highest yearly gains, with increases of 26.5 percent and 24.8 percent. Despite these gains, apartment valuations remain 7 percent below the market peak of 2014, although they are 69.2 percent above post-pandemic levels.
ValuStrat also reports a significant shift in transaction dynamics, with off-plan home registrations rising by 22.6 percent monthly and 61.5 percent annually, now accounting for 71.6 percent of total residential sales. Ready home transactions, on the other hand, increased by 12 percent from the previous month and 49.6 percent year on year, indicating a rebound following a slower March impacted by Ramadan.
The report notes that prime home sales have thrived, with 31 transactions for properties priced over AED30 million, primarily located in Dubai Hills Estate and Palm Jumeirah. Additionally, top developers in April included Emaar Properties and DAMAC Properties, contributing significantly to the market’s performance.
