Dubai Real Estate Sales Surge To Record AED 170.7 Billion In Q3 2025, Nearing AED 500 Billion For The Year

In Q3 2025, Dubai's property market experienced unprecedented growth, with transaction volumes reaching new heights and sales values soaring. A report by fäm Properties highlighted this surge, showcasing a significant increase in both the number and value of sales compared to the same period in the previous year.

Specifically, the quarter witnessed 59,228 sales transactions, amassing a total of AED 170.7 billion, indicating year-over-year growths of 17.2% and 19.9% respectively.

This remarkable upturn is part of a consistent upward trend in Dubai’s real estate sector, which, according to data from DXBinteract, has seen total sales for the first nine months of 2025 hit AED 498.8 billion from 158,200 transactions.

This marks a substantial increase of 32.33% in value and 20.46% in volume when compared to the same period in 2024. The surge reflects Dubai's escalating appeal as a prime location for real estate investment on a global scale.

The market's buoyancy is evident across various property types. Apartment sales led the way with 49,370 transactions worth AED 94.3 billion, demonstrating a 25.9% jump in volume year over year. On the other hand, commercial property transactions also witnessed a robust increase, rising 41.9% in volume to 1,565 transactions valued at AED4.2 billion.

Plot sales were not far behind, with a 25.7% increase in volume, totaling 1,214 deals worth AED36.1 billion. Despite a 23.3% decline in volume for villa sales, which added up to 7,078 transactions valued at AED43.1 billion, the median price per square foot for property sales rose by 11.4% to AED1,685, indicating a continued price appreciation across the board.

The market's strength is further underscored by the sale of high-value properties, including a luxury villa in Jumeirah Second that fetched AED 250 million, marking it as the most expensive property sold in Q3.

Additionally, the most expensive apartment sold during the same period went for AED 174 million at Aman Residences Dubai - Tower 1. Properties valued over AED5 million constituted 10% of the sales, emphasizing the market's luxury segment's robust performance.

Furthermore, a breakdown of the sales reveals a significant preference for new developments over secondary market re-sales. First sales from developers accounted for 73% in volume and 66% in value, showcasing the strong demand for newly launched projects.

Among the best-selling projects in Q3, Binghatti Skyrise topped the list for first sale apartments with 1,393 transactions totaling AED2.2 billion. Villas in Wadi Al Safa 3 led the first sale villas category with 849 transactions worth AED5.9 billion.

In the resale market, Azizi Riviera featured prominently with 238 transactions valued at AED205.4 million for apartments, and Wadi Al Safa 5 stood out for villas with 323 transactions amounting to AED1.3 billion.

"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," commented Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties.

This sentiment is reflected in the significant growth trajectory of Dubai’s property sales over the last five years, illustrating the market's resilience and attractiveness to a diverse range of investors.

The consistent year-over-year growth across various property segments, coupled with significant luxury property sales, underscores Dubai's status as a leading global investment destination. The market's resilience and appeal to a broad spectrum of investors promise ongoing growth and dynamism in the coming years.