In November 2025, the Dubai real estate market achieved remarkable milestones, with sales surpassing $17.5 billion. This surge reflects a significant uptick in investor confidence and ongoing demand, showcasing the city’s dynamic property sector. The impressive performance across various property types signals an encouraging trend as Dubai heads into 2026, with investors keenly interested in the best-performing areas and notable projects.
The Dubai real estate market recorded one of its strongest months on record in November 2025, with sales volume and value rising sharply across apartments, villas, plots, and commercial assets.
The latest data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD) reflects strengthened investor confidence, sustained demand, and continued momentum heading into 2026.
A total of 19,016 transactions were recorded in November, with a combined value of AED 64.7 billion ($17.63 billion)—marking a 30.9 percent increase in volume and a 49.5 percent rise in value compared to November 2024.
The average price per square foot reached AED 1,755 ($479).
Dubai Real Estate Performance
Sales by property type (November 2024 vs. November 2025):
| Property Type | Total Sales 2024 | Sales Value 2024 | Total Sales 2025 | Sales Value 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments | 11,533 | AED 21.1 billion ($5.75 billion) | 15,903 | AED 32.1 billion ($8.75 billion) |
| Villas | 2,205 | AED 12.1 billion ($3.30 billion) | 2,078 | AED 13.2 billion ($3.60 billion) |
| Commercial | 360 | AED 1.3 billion ($354 million) | 646 | AED 2.3 billion ($626 million) |
| Plots | 384 | AED 8.1 billion ($2.21 billion) | 377 | AED 17.1 billion ($4.66 billion) |
Price Analysis
Average prices in Dubai stood at:
- Apartments: AED 1.4 million ($381,000)
- Villas: AED 4.1 million ($1.12 million)
- Commercial: AED 2.1 million ($571,000)
- Plots: AED 6.7 million ($1.82 million)
Top-Performing Areas by Value (November 2025)
| Area | Total Value |
|---|---|
| Umm Suqeim First | AED 3.7 billion ($1.01 billion) |
| Palm Jumeirah | AED 3.7 billion ($1.01 billion) |
| Business Bay | AED 3.5 billion ($953 million) |
| Al Yelayiss 1 | AED 3 billion ($817 million) |
| Downtown Dubai | AED 2.8 billion ($762 million) |
Top-Performing Areas by Volume
| Area | Total Transactions |
|---|---|
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 1,343 |
| Wadi Al Safa 51 | 1,094 |
| Business Bay | 1,006 |
| Dubai South | 848 |
| Jebel Ali First | 830 |
Most Expensive Projects
The most expensive apartment sold in November 2025 was at Jumeirah Residences Asora Bay, Jumeirah First, priced at AED 203 million ($55.3 million).
The most expensive villa sold was on Palm Jumeirah, priced at AED 110 million ($30 million).
Best-Selling Projects (November 2025)
Apartments: Binghatti Flare led with 369 units sold, valued at AED 470.7 million ($128.2 million). The median apartment price was AED 1.3 million ($353,900).
Villas: Grand Polo – Selvara 2 recorded 66 villa sales, totaling AED 438.9 million ($119.5 million). The median villa price was AED 6.6 million ($1.8 million).
Mortgage Market
Momentum remained strong, with 4,521 mortgage transactions, up 13.2 percent from November 2024. Mortgage values reached AED 14.7 billion ($4 billion), a 4 percent year-on-year increase.
Rental Market
Rental rates continued to rise:
- Average apartment rent: AED 75,000 ($20,423), up 11.9 percent year-on-year.
- Average villa rent: AED 189,900 ($51,702), up 8.1 percent.
- Commercial rent: AED 90,000 ($24,518), up 78.2 percent.
Dubai Real Estate Market Outlook
Tara Khan, Director at Kelt and Co Realty, stated: “Dubai’s real estate market is experiencing steady growth, fueled by surging demand and sustained investor interest. With consistent performance, Dubai’s real estate market is set to show strong growth in 2026 and the upcoming years, supported by the development of cutting-edge infrastructure and a continuous stream of premium projects.”