Dubai’s real estate market reached a new high in the third quarter of 2025, posting the highest number of sales transactions ever recorded in a single quarter, according to new data released by fäm Properties.
The city recorded 59,228 property sales in Q3, amounting to Dhs170.7 billion. This marks a year-on-year increase of 17.2% in transaction volume and a 19.9% rise in total value.
Dubai real estate market
From January to September 2025, Dubai saw a total of 158,200 property transactions valued at Dhs498.8 billion. Compared to the same period in 2024, this reflects a 20.46% increase in volume and a 32.33% rise in value, according to figures from DXBinteract.
Apartment sales in Q3 made up the largest share, with 49,370 units sold for Dhs94.3 billion—up 25.9% in volume year-on-year. Commercial property sales rose 41.9% to 1,565 transactions, totalling Dhs4.2 billion.
Plot sales also showed strong growth, increasing 25.7% in volume with 1,214 transactions worth Dhs36.1 billion. Meanwhile, villa sales declined 23.3% in volume to 7,078 transactions, though the segment still reached a value of Dhs43.1 billion.
Price trends and luxury sales
The median price per square foot for all property types in Q3 reached Dhs1,685, reflecting an 11.4% increase compared to the same period last year. This continues a steady rise from Dhs858 in 2020.
The most expensive property sold during the quarter was a villa in Jumeirah Second, which changed hands for Dhs250 million. The priciest apartment was sold for Dhs174 million at Aman Residences Dubai – Tower 1.
Investor activity and market composition
Luxury properties priced above Dhs5 million accounted for 10% of all Q3 transactions (5,991 deals). The largest segment of buyers focused on properties priced between Dhs1 million and Dhs2 million, making up 38% of all sales (22,785 deals).
Properties below Dhs1 million accounted for 25% of sales, followed by 15% in the Dhs2–3 million range and 11% between Dhs3–5 million.
New developments remained dominant in the market. First-time sales from developers made up 73% of transactions by volume and 66% by value, compared to 27% and 34% respectively in the secondary market.
Market outlook
“The Q3 figures again underline the lasting strength of the market, and Dubai’s growing appeal to local, regional and global investors and buyers as one of the world’s prime real estate investment hubs,” said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties.
Over the past five years, Q3 property sales in Dubai have grown significantly, from Dhs17.9 billion in 2020 to Dhs142.3 billion in 2024—culminating in the record-breaking Dhs170.7 billion this year.
tanvir@dubainewsweek.com
