If you’re wondering how the real estate market in Dubai is doing, it’s doing really well. In fact, the first half of 2025 has been record-breaking, with property sales hitting new highs in both value and volume.
Between January and June 2025, Dubai recorded 98,603 property transactions worth a massive AED 326.7 billion.
That represents a 40% increase in value year over year. Most of this was driven by the second quarter (April to June), which alone saw over 53,000 property deals worth AED 184 billion, making it the strongest quarter ever for Dubai real estate.
To put this into perspective, Q2 beat the previous record set in Q4 of 2024 by 25% in terms of value, and transaction volume also climbed, passing the Q3 2024 high by more than 5%.
Apartment and Villa Sales – Both on the Rise
One of the biggest takeaways is that both villas and apartments are seeing big increases in activity.
- Villa sales: Over 10,000 villas were sold in Q2, totaling AED 66.5 billion in value — a 38% increase in sales volume compared to Q2 of last year.
- Apartment sales: Apartments also performed well, with total sales reaching AED 81.6 billion, up 18.7% compared to the same time last year.
- Even commercial properties are moving. There were over 1,200 commercial transactions worth AED 3.6 billion in Q2 — up by 12.5%.
Property Prices Keep Rising in Dubai
If you’ve been following Dubai’s property market over the years, you’ve probably noticed one trend: prices keep going up, but steadily.
The median price per square foot in Q2 2025 is now at AED 1,607 — much higher than:
- AED 958 in 2021
- AED 1,151 in 2022
- AED 1,339 in 2023
- AED 1,514 in 2024
This tells us that while Dubai still offers a wide range of pricing, the overall market value is increasing, and it’s been consistent year after year.
Where Are People Buying Properties in Dubai?
Some communities are more active than others. In Q2 2025, these were the top five areas based on the number of transactions:
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) – 4,930 transactions
- Business Bay – 3,143 transactions
- Al Yelayiss 1 – 2,867 transactions
- Wadi Al Safa – 2,483 transactions
- Dubai South – 2,248 transactions
In terms of total value, the standout was Me’Aisem Second, where just 844 transactions added up to AED 14.94 billion — mostly high-end villa deals.
What’s Selling and for How Much?
Why are properties being sold and for how much price:
Best-Selling Apartments – 1st Sale
Some of the top-performing apartment projects in Q2 2025 based on first-hand sales include:
- Binghatti Elite (712 sales – AED 410.7M, median price AED 500K)
- Sobha Solis and Sobha Orbis – both selling over 500+ units with average prices around AED 1.1M–1.2M
- Timez by Danube – 450 sales, AED 1.1M average
Here is a breakdown of the number of direct-from-developer apartment sales in H1 2025:
Project Volume Value Median Price
Binghatti Elite 712 AED 410.7M AED 500K
Sobha Solis 712 AED 881.1M AED 1.1M
Sobha Orbis 570 AED 710.3M AED 1.2M
Binghatti Skyrise 499 AED 728.8M AED 1.2M
Timez by Danube 450 AED 499.8M AED 1.1M
Best-Selling Villas – 1st Sale
Villas saw strong activity too, especially in:
- Al Yelayiss 1 – Over 2,200 villas sold, total AED 7.2B
- DIP Second – 866 villas, AED 6.5B
- Me’Aisem Second – 832 villas, total AED 14.8B (high-end segment)
- Al Yufrah 1 – 486 villas, median price AED 5M
| Community | Volume | Value | Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Yelayiss 1 | 600 | AED 1.7B | AED 2.5M |
| Wadi Al Safa 5 | 369 | AED 1.5B | AED 3.3M |
| Al Hebiah Fifth | 333 | AED 1.2B | AED 2.6M |
| Wadi Al Safa 7 | 188 | AED 724.3M | AED 3.2M |
| Al Yufrah 1 | 184 | AED 637.8M | AED 3M |
Resale Market Also Holding Strong
While most activity is still happening in the off-plan (first sale) segment, the resale market remains active too.
Top Resale Apartments:
- Azizi Riviera – 317 resales, AED 267.5M, median price: AED 685K
- Peninsula – 172 units resold, AED 331.1M, median price: AED 1.7M
- Canal Front Residences – 123 units, median price: AED 4.4M
Project Volume Value Median Price
Azizi Riviera (All) 317 AED 267.5M AED 685K
Peninsula 172 AED 331.1M AED 1.7M
M’terranean Cluster 127 AED 80M AED 680K
Canal Front Residences 123 AED 537.1M AED 4.4M
Golf Promenade 121 AED 122.9M AED 830K
Top Resale Villas:
- Al Yelayiss 1 – 600 resale deals, AED 1.7B, median price: AED 2.5M
- Wadi Al Safa 5 & 7 – Strong demand, with average prices between AED 3.2M – 3.3M
- Al Hebiah Fifth – 333 resales, AED 1.2B, median price: AED 2.6M
Community Volume Value Median Price
Al Yelayiss 1 600 AED 1.7B AED 2.5M
Wadi Al Safa 5 369 AED 1.5B AED 3.3M
Al Hebiah Fifth 333 AED 1.2B AED 2.6M
Wadi Al Safa 7 188 AED 724.3M AED 3.2M
Al Yufrah 1 184 AED 637.8M AED 3M
What Price Ranges Are People Buying In?
Here’s how purchases were spread out in Q2 2025 by price bracket:
- 32% of all deals were for properties between AED 1M–2M
- 26% were under AED 1M
- 17% were in the AED 2M–3M range
- 13% between AED 3M–5M
- 12% of properties sold were over AED 5M
This clearly shows that even though ultra-luxury properties are booming, affordable and mid-range segments are still driving the market.
With strong numbers in both new launches and resales, it’s safe to say Dubai continues to be one of the most attractive real estate markets globally, and it doesn’t look like that’s slowing down anytime soon.
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