Dubai's Real Estate Market Smashes Half-Year Sales Record, Reaching AED326.7 Billion
**Dubai's Real Estate Market Soars to New Heights in Q2 2025**
Dubai's real estate market reached record-breaking growth in the first half of 2025, with an unprecedented surge in property sales and transaction volumes. The market saw 98,603 property sales worth AED 326.7 billion, marking a 40% increase over the previous year.
In Q2 alone, there were 1,358 re-sale apartments sold in various locations, including Azizi Riviera, Peninsula, M'terranean Cluster, Canal Front Res, and Golf Promenade. The total value of these sales amounted to AED 267.5 million, with individual prices ranging from 685K to 4.4M.
The villa market also experienced significant growth, with a total value of AED 3.68 billion in re-sale villa sales. The most expensive individual property sold in Q2 was a luxury villa on Palm Jumeirah for AED 365 million.
Jumeirah Village Circle was the area with the highest volume of transactions in Q2 2025, with 4,930 transactions. Other notable areas with high transaction volumes include Al Yufrah 1, which had 486 property transactions worth AED 2.5 billion, and Golf Promenade, with 121 transactions worth AED 122.9 million.
The increase in sales and transaction volumes was not limited to any specific sector. Q2 saw increases in all real estate sectors, led by plot sales worth AED32.2 billion. The quarterly sales value was 25% higher than the previous peak set in Q4 2024.
Several factors have contributed to Dubai's exceptional real estate growth in early 2025. Pro-investment policies such as golden visas, long-term residency options, and a 0% personal income tax rate continue to attract international capital. The market has also benefited from robust sales figures and diverse property demand, strong price appreciation, especially in villas, positive economic outlook driven by oil prices, strategic urban planning, and rising international interest.
Dubai’s growing expat population and influx of global millionaires are boosting demand for luxury apartments, villas, and commercial spaces. The strong rental market, particularly in high-demand neighborhoods like Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai, also underpins investor confidence.
Over the last five years, Dubai's Q2 property sales have risen significantly, from AED 10.8 billion in 2020 to AED 326.7 billion in 2025. The median price of a square foot in Q2 2025 was AED 1,607, compared to AED 958 in 2021, AED 1,151 in 2022, AED 1,339 in 2023, and AED 1,514 in 2024.
As Dubai continues to attract global investors and homebuyers, the real estate market is expected to remain strong and dynamic in the coming months.
A business magnate might see the promising opportunity in Dubai's escalating real estate market and consider making an investment in villas or commercial spaces, especially given the high transaction volumes in Q2 2025. On the other hand, an affluent sports enthusiast might find the luxury apartments more appealing, as Dubai's thriving expat population and influx of global millionaires are boosting demand for such properties, making them a possible venture in the sports real estate market.
