Dubai’s real estate sector delivered a standout performance in August 2025, recording Dh51.1 billion worth of property transactions — a 7.9% increase compared to August last year. The total number of deals rose to 18,678, marking a 15.4% year-on-year jump.
Segment Breakdown
- Apartments: Dh30.2 billion in sales from 15,900 deals, up 29.2% compared to last year.
- Commercial properties: Dh1.2 billion in sales from 442 transactions, up 20.4%.
- Plots: Dh8.9 billion in sales from 392 transactions, reflecting a 7.4% increase.
- Villas: Dh10.9 billion in sales from 1,944 transactions, down 38.1%. Despite lower volume, the average price per sq. ft. rose 15.2% to Dh1,720.
Monthly Standing
With 18,678 transactions, August ranked as the third highest month this year, following 20,322 deals in July and 18,693 in May.
Historical Growth
Dubai’s August property sales have seen impressive growth over the years:
- 2020: Dh4.7 billion (2,500 transactions)
- 2021: Dh15 billion (5,800 transactions)
- 2022: Dh23.4 billion (9,400 transactions)
- 2023: Dh33.57 billion (11,900 transactions)
- 2024: Dh47.4 billion (16,200 transactions)
- 2025: Dh51.1 billion (18,678 transactions)
Average property prices per sq. ft. have increased from Dh826 in 2020 to Dh1,720 in August 2025.
Notable High-Value Sales
- A luxury villa on Palm Jumeirah sold for Dh161 million.
- The most expensive apartment, located at Selicon Star 2 in Nadd Hessa, sold for Dh100 million.
Summary
August marked another milestone for Dubai’s property market with record-breaking sales values and strong investor confidence. While villa sales dipped in volume, higher prices per sq. ft., strong apartment performance, and growth in plots and commercial properties underline the continued momentum of Dubai real estate.
Source: Khaleej Times
