The Dubai real estate market has witnessed remarkable growth, marking its second-best month on sales record in July 2025. Fueled by robust investor confidence and heightened transaction activity, the market reached an impressive AED 65 billion in sales, showcasing the ongoing appeal of property investment in the emirate.
Recent data from fäm Properties revealed that a total of 20,304 property transactions were finalized in July, representing a year-on-year increase of 24.9% in volume and a significant 29.5% rise in value compared to the same month in 2024.
Apartment sales surged by 28.1% year-on-year, with 16,272 deals executed totaling AED 32.2 billion. Meanwhile, the commercial property sector also showed signs of vitality, as transactions jumped 57.8% to reach 606, accumulating AED 1.5 billion.
In the villa market, sales volume increased by 6.4% to 2,988 transactions, worth AED 19.3 billion. Additionally, plot sales rose by 22.3%, resulting in 438 deals valued at AED 12 billion. The average price per square foot in July climbed to AED 1,649, reflecting a notable 9.5% increase from July 2024.
Data from DXBinteract underscores the substantial growth of the market over the past five years:
- 2020: AED 4.5 billion (2,300 transactions)
- 2021: AED 11.2 billion (4,400 transactions)
- 2022: AED 21.3 billion (7,200 transactions)
- 2023: AED 37.8 billion (11,200 transactions)
- 2024: AED 50.2 billion (16,300 transactions)
Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, commented on the results: “The level of activity last month once again underlines the strength and maturity of Dubai’s real estate sector.” He added, “Dubai has shown it can sustain growth through different cycles, supported by clear regulation, strong investor sentiment, and a steady pipeline of new opportunities. July’s figures are another clear signal that confidence in the market remains high, both locally and internationally.”
The luxury segment of the market notably thrived, with the most expensive apartment sold in July fetching AED 174 million at Aman Residences Dubai, Tower 1 in Jumeirah Second.
Dubai’s Top-Performing Areas
In terms of value, Wadi Al Safa 3 emerged as the leading area, recording 1,210 property sales worth AED 6.011 billion, closely followed by Business Bay, which garnered AED 3.663 billion through 1,428 transactions.
By volume, Al Barsha South Fourth secured the top spot with 1,846 transactions valued at AED 2.047 billion. High-value properties played a pivotal role in market dynamics, with transactions exceeding AED 5 million constituting 13% of total sales.
Developer sales captured a significant portion of the market, accounting for 71% of transactions by volume and 65% by value. In contrast, resale properties represented 29% of transactions and 35% of the total value.