Dubai Property Sales Surge After Strong Quarter

Dubai's real estate market achieved a new quarterly high in Q3 2025, with sales nearing half a trillion dirhams for the first nine months. Q3 saw 59,228 sales transactions valued at Dh170.7 billion, a 17.2% increase in volume and a 19.9% increase in value compared to the previous year. From January to September, total transactions reached 158,200, worth AED 498.8 billion, reflecting a 20.5% increase in volume and a 32.3% rise in value compared to the same period in 2024.

Apartments led the market activity, with 49,370 units sold for Dh94.3 billion, a 25.9% year-on-year increase. Commercial deals also saw a significant rise, up 41.9% to 1,565 transactions valued at Dh4.2 billion. Plot sales reached 1,214, up 25.7%, valued at Dh36.1 billion. Studios and 1-bedroom apartments were popular among entry-level investors and young professionals, while villas and townhouses attracted families.

Villas recorded 7,078 sales totaling Dh43.1 billion, a 23.3% drop in volume, but supported by higher prices, with the median price per square foot up 11.4% to Dh1,685. The market's rapid growth is evident in the surge of quarterly sales from Dh17.9 billion in Q3 2020 to Dh142.3 billion in 2024.

High-end transactions continue to be a key driver, with the most expensive villa sale reaching Dh250 million and the top apartment sale at Dh174 million. Properties above Dh5 million made up 10% of total sales, while the largest segment was between Dh1 million and Dh2 million, at 38%. Off-plan purchases dominated, accounting for 73% of deals by volume.