The Dubai real estate market has experienced remarkable growth, achieving its second-best sales month on record in July 2025, with a staggering AED 65 billion in transactions. This surge is largely attributed to robust investor confidence and an increase in transaction volumes, indicating a thriving property market in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.
According to the latest data released by fäm Properties, the month of July saw 20,304 property transactions totaling AED 65 billion, marking an impressive 24.9 percent increase in volume and a 29.5 percent rise in value compared to the same month in 2024.
The apartment segment led the way, with sales skyrocketing by 28.1 percent year-on-year, resulting in 16,272 transactions valued at AED 32.2 billion. Additionally, the commercial property sector outperformed expectations, witnessing a remarkable 57.8 percent increase, with 606 deals worth AED 1.5 billion.
Villa sales also showed resilience, climbing 6.4 percent in volume to reach 2,988 transactions, aggregating AED 19.3 billion. Land plots enjoyed a significant boost as well, with sales growing by 22.3 percent to 438 deals valued at AED 12 billion. In July, the average price per square foot in Dubai reached AED 1,649, reflecting a 9.5 percent increase compared to July 2024.
Further insights from DXBinteract illustrate 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 market performance: “The level of activity last month once again underlines the strength and maturity of Dubai’s real estate sector.” He further stated, “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.”
Among the notable transactions in July was the sale of the most expensive apartment, which fetched AED 174 million at Aman Residences Dubai, Tower 1, located 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. Business Bay followed closely, contributing AED 3.663 billion from 1,428 transactions.
When considering transaction volume, Al Barsha South Fourth topped the list with 1,846 transactions, valued at AED 2.047 billion. The presence of high-value properties remains significant, with those exceeding AED 5 million accounting for 13 percent of all transactions.
The market dynamics in July clearly highlighted the predominance of first-time sales from developers, which constituted 71 percent of total transactions by volume and 65 percent by value, compared to resale transactions which accounted for 29 percent and 35 percent, respectively.