Record-Breaking Sales Figures
The Dubai property market has smashed previous records in the first half of 2025 with 98,603 transactions worth Dh326.7 billion. This is the highest half year figure in history and cements Dubai’s position as the top-performing property market globally.
In Q2 alone Dubai property saw Dh184 billion worth of transactions across 53,118 deals. This is a 25% increase on the previous record of Dh147.2 billion in Q4 2024 and 5.39% more than the previous high of 50,400 deals in Q3 2024.
The momentum is building across all segments:
- Plot sales reached Dh32.2 billion from 1,384 transactions — 49% up year on year and 27.1% from Q1 2025.
- Villa sales hit Dh66.5 billion with 10,019 units sold — 38.3% up on Q2 2024.
- Apartment sales totalled Dh81.6 billion, 18.7% up year on year and 22.7% from Q1.
- Commercial property sales were Dh3.6 billion from 1,252 transactions, 12.5% up on Q2 2024.
Factors Driving Dubai’s Real Estate Boom
Multiple factors are driving the real estate boom in Dubai. The main drivers are robust investment opportunities, increasing demand for luxury properties, government-backed infrastructure expansion and a very transparent regulatory environment.
Dubai has seen median prices rise dramatically over the last few years:
- Q2 2021: Dh958 per sq ft
- Q2 2022: Dh1,151 per sq ft
- Q2 2023: Dh1,339 per sq ft
- Q2 2024: Dh1,514 per sq ft
- Q2 2025: Dh1,607 per sq ft
This consistent price growth is giving investors confidence. According to fäm Properties, H1 sales value is up 40% year on year, global and regional buyers are still buying.
Key Market Trends and Insights
The Dubai property market is showing good diversity in transaction ranges:
- Properties worth Dh1-2 million accounted for 32% (16,967 units)
- Sales below Dh1 million formed 26% (13,687 units)
- Dh2-3 million bracket made up 17% (9,163 units)
- Dh3-5 million formed 13% (6,804 units)
- Properties over Dh5 million accounted for 12% (6,496 units)
New developments are dominant with first sales making up 66% of all transactions, compared to 34% in the resale or secondary market.
The top performing area in terms of sales value was Me’Aisem Second, with Dh14.94 billion across 844 transactions. This shows the strong demand in emerging and well planned communities.
Over the last 5 years Dubai’s Q2 sales have grown significantly:
- 2020: Dh10.8 billion (5,400 transactions)
- 2021: Dh36.6 billion (15,400)
- 2022: Dh58.2 billion (22,100)
- 2023: Dh90.5 billion (31,100)
- 2024: Dh123.9 billion (43,400)
- 2025: Dh184 billion (53,118)
Future Outlook for Dubai’s Property Sector
The outlook for the Dubai property sector is very positive. Demand for luxury properties, investor inflows, Expo legacy projects and population growth will continue to support the market. Dubai’s property market to continue thriving as off-plan transactions and prices rise
As new communities come to life and infrastructure projects take shape, Dubai will remain one of the world’s hottest property markets. As Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, says, “Dubai’s steady growth over the years is cementing its position as a top investment destination, attracting more global interest while local and regional demand remains strong.”
