Dubai Real Estate Sales Surge 30.3% in Q1 2025

Dubai’s property market is on a strong upward trajectory, recording AED142.7 billion ($38.85 billion) in sales in Q1 2025—a 30.3% year-on-year increase and the second-highest quarterly total ever, just behind Q4 2024’s AED147.2 billion.

Key Market Highlights

• Total Transactions: 45,485 deals (+22.8% YoY)
• Plot Sales: AED35.5 billion (+193.8%)
• Villa Sales: AED41.3 billion (+43.1%)
• Apartment Sales: AED62.3 billion (+12.6%)
• Commercial Sales: AED3.6 billion (+25.2%)

Property Prices Continue to Rise

• Median price per square foot: AED1,563 (up from AED889 in 2021)
• Prices have consistently increased year-over-year, reinforcing Dubai as a leading investment destination.

Top 5 Performing Areas

• Jumeirah Village Circle – 3,605 transactions (AED4.559B)
• Wadi Al Safa – 3,596 transactions (AED7.642B)
• Business Bay – 2,782 transactions (AED7.265B)
• Dubai South – 2,676 transactions (AED8.745B)
• Dubai Marina – 2,583 transactions (AED9.284B)

Luxury Market Highlights

• Most Expensive Villa: AED140 million (Dubai Hills Estate)
• Most Expensive Apartment: AED116 million (The Rings 1, Jumeirah Second)

Market Segmentation by Price Range

• AED1-2 million properties: 31% of total sales (14,242 transactions)
• Under AED1 million properties: 26% of sales
• AED2-3 million properties: 19% of sales
• AED3-5 million properties: 15% of sales
• Above AED5 million properties: 9% of sales (3,939 transactions)

What This Means for Buyers & Investors

• Investors: Dubai remains a top-tier global market with strong returns.
• Buyers: Prices are rising—securing a property now could mean long-term gains.
• Sellers: With demand surging, it’s a great time to sell at premium prices.

Dubai’s real estate market continues its growth streak, attracting both local and international buyers. If you’re considering buying, selling, or investing, now is the time to take action.

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