The Dubai property market reached remarkable heights in July 2025, with sales totaling an impressive $14 billion, fueled by strong off-plan demand and rising rents. As top developers reveal these trends, the surge in both residential sales and leasing activity underscores the city’s continuing appeal to investors and new residents alike. This robust growth indicates ongoing confidence in Dubai’s real estate sector, attracting seasoned investors and enticing first-time buyers looking to capitalize on pre-completion opportunities.
Betterhomes reports that the residential real estate market in Dubai maintained its upward momentum in July 2025, witnessing exceptional increases in both sales and rental activities. The firm’s data, sourced from Property Monitor and its own transactions, highlighted notable month-on-month growth across various metrics.
Average price per square foot: AED1,893 ($516), reflecting a 3.3% increase from June.
Total transactions reached 18,816, marking a 20.5% rise month-on-month.
Total sales value reached AED51.3 billion ($13.96 billion), a 10.6% increase.
Off-plan sales constituted 65% of all transactions, up from 62% in June.
The month’s leading villa communities included The Wilds, Grand Polo Club & Resort, and The Oasis. In terms of apartments, Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bay, and Damac Riverside emerged as the top performers.
Average Prices of Dubai Real Estate in July 2025
According to figures provided by Betterhomes, average sale prices for various property types were as follows:
- Apartments: AED1.99 million ($541,500)
- Townhouses: AED3.25 million ($884,200)
- Villas: AED9.7 million ($2.64 million)
Betterhomes also noted higher average apartment prices in its own portfolio at AED2.33 million ($633,800), although villa prices were lower at AED6.1 million ($1.66 million).
Christopher Cina, Director of Sales at Betterhomes, commented on the ongoing resilience of Dubai’s off-plan sector: “The continued strength of Dubai’s off-plan sector shows enduring confidence in the city’s long-term growth. We’re seeing demand from both seasoned investors and first-time buyers eager to secure properties before completion.”
Leading Developers in Dubai’s Off-Plan Market
The competition among developers in Dubai’s off-plan market is fierce, with the following top performers leading by sales value:
- Sobha Realty: AED2.7 billion ($735.6 million)
- Emaar: AED2.6 billion ($708.4 million)
- Binghatti: AED1.7 billion ($463.1 million)
- Damac: AED1.6 billion ($435.6 million)
- H&H: AED1.5 billion ($408.8 million)
Trends in Renting Across Dubai
Leasing activity also experienced upward movement in July, as the Dubai residential market recorded 39,251 rental transactions, representing a 3.4% increase from the previous month. Notably, new contracts accounted for 40% of these transactions, climbing from 37% in June, signaling an influx of fresh tenants into the market.
Al Khail Heights led in apartment rental growth with a 1.5% month-on-month increase, averaging AED67,500 ($18,400) annually. Meanwhile, Jumeirah witnessed a significant 4.2% increase in villa rentals, bringing the average to AED498,000 ($135,600) per year.
The average rents by property type across Dubai were noted as follows:
- Apartments: AED72,000 ($19,600)
- Townhouses: AED172,000 ($46,800)
- Villas: AED255,000 ($69,500)
Betterhomes saw a 10% month-on-month increase in tenant leads during July, reflecting sustained demand across its rental portfolio. Average leasing prices in the company’s transactions stood at AED141,000 ($38,300) for apartments, AED190,000 ($51,700) for townhouses, and AED368,000 ($100,200) for villas.
Future Outlook for Dubai’s Real Estate Market
Betterhomes believes that the current combination of escalating sales volumes, robust off-plan demand, and strong rental activity solidifies Dubai’s status as a leading global property hub. With heightened investor confidence and the acceleration of new tenant inflows, expectations are high that this momentum will continue throughout the remainder of 2025.