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Dubai’s real estate market hit a new milestone in Q3 2025, recording the highest ever quarterly transaction volume and the second-largest sales value on record, pushing total sales for the first nine months of the year to nearly AED500 billion.
The latest market update from fäm Properties shows that the city’s property sector remains a magnet for both local and international investors.
During the third quarter, Dubai recorded 59,228 property transactions worth AED 170.7 billion, marking a 17.2% increase in volume and 19.9% growth in value compared with the same period last year.
Data from DXBinteract highlights that between January and September 2025, 158,200 properties changed hands, totalling AED 498.8 billion, up 32.3% in value and 20.5% in volume from the same period in 2024.
The growth was seen across apartments, villas, and plots, though the pace varied. Apartment sales led the charge, with 49,370 units sold worth AED 94.3 billion, up 25.9% in volume from Q3 2024. Commercial properties also saw robust demand, with 1,565 transactions valued at AED 4.2 billion, a 41.9% rise in volume year-on-year. Plot sales increased 25.7% in volume, reaching 1,214 transactions worth AED 36.1 billion.
Villa sales, however, dipped slightly. A total of 7,078 villas were sold worth AED 43.1 billion, down 23.3% in volume year-on-year. Despite this, property prices continued their upward trajectory. The median price per square foot for Q3 2025 rose 11.4% to AED 1,685, reflecting steady demand and market confidence.
“The Q3 figures again underline the lasting strength of the market, and Dubai’s growing appeal to local, regional, and global investors as one of the world’s prime real estate investment hubs,” said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties.
Dubai’s real estate market has seen a remarkable five-year growth. Q3 sales have jumped from AED 17.9 billion in 2020 (8,500 transactions) to AED 142.3 billion in 2024 (50,500 transactions), highlighting the city’s rising prominence as a global investment destination.
Luxury properties continue to dominate the top end. The priciest property sold in Q3 was a luxury villa at Jumeirah Second for AED 250 million, while the most expensive apartment went for AED 174 million at Aman Residences Dubai - Tower 1.
In terms of affordability, properties priced above AED 5 million accounted for 10% of sales, while 38% were in the AED 1–2 million range, 25% below AED 1 million, 15% between AED 2–3 million, and 11% between AED 3–5 million.
First-time developer sales significantly outpaced resale transactions. Newly launched projects made up 73% of transaction volume and 66% of sales value, compared with 27% and 34% for the secondary market, indicating strong buyer interest in new developments.
In Q3 2025, several new and resale projects led Dubai’s property sales. Among primary apartment sales, Binghatti Skyrise emerged as the top performer with 1,393 units sold for AED 2.2 billion, followed by Binghatti Hillviews (724 units, AED 825.5 million), Binghatti Aquarise (634 units, AED 1.1 billion), Sobha Solis (624 units, AED 765.2 million), and Sobha Orbis (477 units, AED 652.5 million).
In the villa segment, Wadi Al Safa 3 led sales with 849 units worth AED 5.9 billion, trailed by Al Yelayiss 1 (755 units, AED 2.3 billion), Dubai Invest Park 2 (635 units, AED 3.5 billion), Madinat Al Mataar (392 units, AED 1.6 billion), and Madinat Hind 4 (376 units, AED 705.4 million).
On the resale front, apartments like Azizi Riviera (238 units, AED 205.4 million) and DIFC Heights Tower (137 units, AED 593.4 million) recorded strong activity, while villa resales were led by Wadi Al Safa 5 (323 units, AED 1.3 billion) and Madinat Al Mataar (199 units, AED 759.3 million).
These figures highlight strong demand across both new developments and secondary-market properties, reflecting Dubai’s continued appeal to buyers across price ranges.
The data confirms that Dubai remains a hotspot for investors across price segments, with robust demand for apartments, villas, plots, and commercial spaces. While luxury and premium segments continue to perform strongly, mid-range and affordable options also account for a substantial share of transactions.
With the city on track to record nearly AED 500 billion in sales for the first nine months of 2025, analysts expect the market to maintain momentum, supported by strong investor confidence, new project launches, and continued appeal as a global property investment hub.
