🚀 Dubai Real Estate Market Report – H1 2025 Highlights
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The Dubai residential real estate market has continued its remarkable performance in the first half of 2025. From off-plan sales to the secondary market and rental activity, the numbers speak of a dynamic and maturing property ecosystem. Below, we break down key insights, trends, and takeaways for buyers, sellers, and investors.
📊 Market Snapshot: H1 2025
- Total Residential Sales Volume: 91,897 transactions
- Total Sales Value: AED 262 Billion
- YoY Growth (H1 2025 vs H1 2024):
- Volume: +26%
- Value: +47%
- Secondary Market Value: AED 121 Billion
- Off-Plan Market Value: AED 140 Billion
🏙️ Secondary Market Performance
Despite a slight dip compared to H2 2024, the secondary market saw a +20% YoY increase in value. Interestingly, the strongest growth was seen in the higher price brackets:
| Price Segment (AED) | Volume Change (YoY) |
|---|---|
| 0–5 million | +27% |
| 5–10 million | +14% |
| 10–20 million | +47% |
| Above 20 million | +31% |
🏘️ Villa & Townhouse Market: Mixed Trends
The villa and townhouse segment showed a 7% decline in overall transaction volume, but an average sales price increase of 27%, showing demand in upscale areas.
Top Gainers by Price:
- Emirates Hills: +45%
- Victory Heights: +44%
- Meadows: +40%
Communities With Volume Growth:
- Jumeirah Golf Estates: +68%
- Mira (Reem): +17%
- Damac Hills: +9%
🏢 Apartment Market Insights
Apartment transactions in the secondary market increased +7% YoY, with some hotspots seeing double-digit price growth:
- JVC (Jumeirah Village Circle): +24% transactions
- Emaar Beachfront: +68% transactions
- Palm Jumeirah: +9% price increase
- Views & Greens: +5% volume, +14% price
📉 Rental Market Cooling?
While the buying market is heating up, the rental market saw a marginal decline of -2% for villas and -4% for apartments in total volume.
However, specific areas like Al Furjan, Arabian Ranches 3, and Tilal Al Ghaf saw an increase in rental demand—driven largely by new contracts rather than renewals.
🔨 Off-Plan Sector: Slowing Completions, High Demand
- 17,013 units completed in H1 2025
- 1% decrease in completed units YoY
- Majority of completions: Apartments (80%)
🔍 Buyer Trends & Nationalities
Buyer Engagement
- New Property Listings: +43%
- Buyer Registrations: +45%
- Number of Viewings: 14,420 (+147%)
Top Nationalities Investing in Dubai
- United Kingdom
- India
- France
- Russia
- Turkey
- Netherlands
- Lebanon
- Canada
- UAE
- Australia
📉 Mortgage & Price Reductions
- Mortgage Leads: -8%
- Price Reductions: +159%
These shifts suggest a cautious lending environment and developers adjusting to buyer affordability thresholds.
🏁 Final Thoughts
The H1 2025 Dubai Real Estate Market reveals a confident, though slightly recalibrating, property landscape. With strong off-plan momentum, growing demand in luxury segments, and rising international interest, Dubai continues to assert itself as a global real estate powerhouse.
If you’re looking to invest or make a move in the market, now is a critical time to engage with data-driven strategies.
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