Dubai’s luxury property segment continued to set new benchmarks in 2025, with several high-value apartment and villa transactions recorded across prime locations.
Among apartment projects, Bugatti Residences by Binghatti topped the list with a sale valued at Dhs 550 million. Other major high-end deals included Jumeirah Residences Asora Bay at Dhs 203 million, Aman Residences Dubai at Dhs 174 million, Peninsula Dubai Residences Tower 1 at Dhs 170 million, and Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai at Dhs 155.8 million.
In the villa segment, the most expensive transaction of the year was a property in Emirates Hills, sold for Dhs 425 million. This was followed by a Dhs 300 million villa sale in Palm Jumeirah, a Dhs 250 million deal in Jumeirah Second, a Dhs 200 million property in The World development, and a Dhs 110 million villa in Mohammed Bin Rashid District 1.
These transactions highlight continued demand for ultra-prime real estate, particularly in established luxury communities.
Overall market performance
Dubai’s real estate market recorded strong growth in 2025, supported by rising population numbers, steady investor demand, and continued interest from high-net-worth individuals. Both residential and commercial segments showed positive momentum throughout the year.
According to the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the sector registered 275,442 total transactions, including sales, mortgages and gifts, with a combined value of Dhs 919.01 billion. Sales transactions alone accounted for 214,912 deals valued at Dhs 682.5 billion, reflecting an 18.86 percent increase in transaction volume and a 30.7 percent rise in value compared to 2024.
Gift transactions reached 9,556, with a total value of Dhs 57.25 billion, while mortgage transactions stood at 50,974, valued at Dhs 179.26 billion.
Residential market trends
Residential properties remained the main driver of activity, with approximately 203,000 residential sales recorded in 2025. This represents a 17.34 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Off-plan properties continued to dominate the market, accounting for about 62.6 percent of all residential transactions. Total off-plan sales reached 134,623 units, with an estimated value of Dhs 293 billion. Buyers showed strong interest in newer developments offering modern layouts, upgraded amenities and long-term value potential.
Apartments remained the most traded asset class, with sales rising by nearly 20 percent year on year to around 170,444 units. Villas recorded more moderate growth, with approximately 32,870 transactions, up 5.27 percent from 2024.
Commercial and plot sales
Commercial real estate recorded one of the strongest growth rates in 2025. Sales rose by nearly 40 percent to about 6,018 transactions, indicating increased demand for office, retail and mixed-use spaces as business activity expanded across the emirate.
Plot sales also showed steady growth, reaching around 4,411 transactions, up almost 9 percent year on year. This segment continued to attract developers planning future residential and mixed-use projects.
Top areas by volume
By transaction volume, Jumeirah Village Circle emerged as the most active area in 2025, recording 18,773 sales. Business Bay followed with 13,244 transactions, reflecting strong demand for both residential and commercial units.
Other high-activity areas included Dubai Land Residence Complex with 7,965 transactions, Dubai Investment Park Second with 7,190 deals, and Madinat Al Matar with 7,146 transactions.
Top areas by value
In terms of total sales value, Business Bay led the market with transactions worth Dhs 38.3 billion. Jumeirah Village Circle ranked second with Dhs 24.5 billion, followed by Al Yelayiss 1 at Dhs 23.8 billion.
Dubai Investment Park Second recorded sales valued at Dhs 23.2 billion, while Palm Jumeirah completed the top five with Dhs 21.4 billion, supported by several high-value residential deals.
Mortgage market activity
The mortgage market maintained strong momentum in 2025, closing 50,974 deals, an increase of 22.5 percent compared to 2024. Despite the rise in volume, total mortgage value declined slightly by 4.5 percent year on year to Dhs 179.26 billion, indicating a shift towards smaller loan sizes or higher cash participation in transactions.
Best-selling projects
Several developments stood out for sales volume during the year. In the apartment segment, Binghatti Skyrise led with 2,671 units sold, valued at Dhs 4.2 billion. Sobha Solis followed with 2,066 units worth Dhs 2.54 billion, while Binghatti Elite recorded 1,690 sales valued at Dhs 1.08 billion.
Other strong performers included Skyvue and Sobha Orbis, reflecting sustained demand for mid- to high-end apartment projects.
In the villa category, Reportage Village 1 topped the list with 729 units sold, valued at Dhs 981 million. The Valley Vindera, Grand Polo Equiterra, and La Tilia at Villanova phases 1 and 2 also recorded solid sales volumes and values.
Market outlook
Industry experts remain optimistic about Dubai’s real estate outlook. According to Shireen Khan, CEO of Kelt and Co Realty, “Dubai’s real estate market has shown unprecedented growth in 2025. This upward trend reflects stable activity from both end-users and investors. As we move into 2026, the growth is expected to accelerate due to the growing population, increasing demand for residential and commercial spaces, and lucrative investment opportunities.”
She added, “With transparent regulations, long-term visas, and the development of cutting-edge infrastructure, investors’ confidence is increasing in Dubai’s real estate market. This has developed a favourable environment for both local and international investors, allowing them to benefit from strong capital appreciation and high rental yields.”
The 2025 data suggests Dubai’s property market remains on a strong footing, supported by diversified demand, active off-plan sales, and continued interest in both luxury and mid-market segments.
