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18 сент. 2025 г.
Market Reports
Dubai’s real estate market carried its exceptional momentum into August 2025, demonstrating resilience across sales, resales, and mortgages. Strong transactional activity, steady price appreciation, and a balanced mix of off-plan and secondary market performance have positioned Dubai as one of the most consistent and globally attractive real estate markets.
Property Market Overview: First Sales
The primary sales market continued to perform strongly in 2025. By August, first sales had reached AED 299.3 billion in total value, representing a 34% increase year-on-year. Sales volumes stood at 98,400 transactions, up 26% compared to the same period last year. Average prices reached AED 1,700 per square foot, a 4% annual increase. This sustained growth highlights the enduring appeal of Dubai’s off-plan market, supported by a wave of new launches, flexible payment plans, and high-profile master developments.
Property Market Overview: Resale
Resale activity also surged, underscoring the strength of Dubai’s secondary market. Total resale value hit AED 165.1 billion, reflecting a 32% year-on-year increase. Transaction volumes rose to 46,600, an 11% gain from last year, while the average price per square foot climbed to AED 1,500, up 7% year-on-year. This segment reflects growing confidence among both investors and end-users in established communities, with many buyers opting for ready homes in mature neighborhoods where demand remains high and supply limited.
Property Market Overview: Mortgage Activity
Mortgage transactions continued to expand, reflecting Dubai’s growing depth as a mature real estate market. Total mortgage value reached AED 125.5 billion, up 2% year-on-year. Loan-to-value (LTV) ratios averaged 72.5%, down 5.9% compared to last year, indicating more conservative borrowing and potentially higher levels of equity being deployed by buyers. Mortgage transactions reached 35,600, representing a 30% increase year-on-year. This expansion suggests stronger participation from end-users as well as investors looking to leverage Dubai’s stable interest rate environment and long-term rental yields.
Market Performance: 2025 vs 2024
Monthly data highlights how 2025 has consistently outpaced 2024 in terms of value, despite some fluctuations in transaction volume earlier in the year.
January 2025 recorded 12,000 sales worth AED 36.2 billion, compared to 14,000 sales and AED 45.5 billion in January 2024.
February 2025 saw 12,000 transactions at AED 36.9 billion, below February 2024’s 16,000 transactions and AED 51.3 billion.
March 2025 recorded 12,000 sales at AED 37.4 billion, against 15,000 sales and AED 47.3 billion in 2024.
April 2025 registered 14,000 transactions totaling AED 32 billion, lower in value than April 2024’s AED 62.5 billion, reflecting a slower early quarter.
Momentum picked up decisively from May onward:
May 2025 achieved 19,000 sales worth AED 66.9 billion, far outpacing May 2024’s 18,000 sales and AED 46.6 billion.
June 2025 held steady with 17,000 transactions at AED 36.9 billion, compared with 14,000 and AED 36.9 billion in June 2024.
July 2025 delivered 20,000 transactions worth AED 56.2 billion, exceeding July 2024’s 16,000 sales and AED 45.6 billion.
August 2025 closed with 19,000 transactions at AED 51.3 billion, compared to 16,000 sales worth AED 47.4 billion in August 2024.
This trajectory highlights a clear mid-year acceleration in both sales volume and value, with July and August delivering some of the strongest monthly figures in Dubai’s history.
Price Trends and Market Stability
Average property prices per square foot continued to rise steadily, with AED 1,700 in the first-sales segment and AED 1,500 in resales. These figures mark 4% and 7% annual growth respectively. The consistency of price increases across both off-plan and ready markets suggests broad-based confidence, even as new supply continues to be introduced.
What’s Driving the Market?
Several structural drivers remain in play:
Population growth remains strong, with Dubai’s population nearing 4 million, creating sustained housing demand.
Foreign investor appetite continues to expand, fueled by Golden Visa incentives, full foreign ownership rights, and Dubai’s tax-free investment environment.
Developer innovation is accelerating, with branded residences, co-living models, and smart green communities targeting evolving buyer demographics.
Global positioning as a safe, regulated, and high-yield market keeps Dubai ahead of many mature real estate hubs such as London and New York.
Outlook for the Rest of 2025
While strong performance continues, rising supply remains a central theme. More than 73,000 homes are scheduled for delivery in 2025, contributing to a pipeline of over 300,000 units by 2028. Analysts caution that mid-tier segments may see price corrections of up to 10–15% in the coming year as supply catches up with demand. However, prime and luxury segments are expected to remain resilient, with scarcity and international appeal supporting pricing power.
Conclusion
August 2025 reaffirmed Dubai’s strength as a global real estate leader. With AED 51.3 billion in monthly sales, near-record volumes, expanding mortgage participation, and steady price growth across both primary and secondary markets, the city continues to deliver exceptional opportunities for both yield-driven investors and lifestyle buyers. While rising supply may introduce selective corrections, Dubai’s fundamentals — tax efficiency, global connectivity, and policy support — ensure it remains one of the world’s most compelling real estate destinations.
All data sourced from dxbinteract.com
