Dubai’s property market has officially entered record-breaking territory, with total sales in 2025 reaching Dh559.4 billion by the end of October. This figure surpasses the Dh522.1 billion recorded for the entire year of 2024, firmly establishing 2025 as the most valuable year in the emirate’s real estate history.
According to a market report by fäm Properties, October alone contributed Dh59.4 billion from 19,875 transactions, bringing the year-to-date total to 178,244 deals. This performance highlights the sector’s sustained momentum, which regularly sees high weekly transaction volumes.
Apartments continued to lead market activity in October, with 16,238 transactions valued at Dh31 billion, a 3.4% year-on-year increase in volume. In contrast, villa sales saw a 36.8% drop in volume to 2,549 deals worth Dh15.5 billion. However, land acquisitions surged, with 399 plots sold for Dh11 billion, up 23.9% in value compared to the same month last year. The commercial sector experienced the most significant growth, with transaction volume jumping 61.7% year-on-year to 689 deals worth Dh1.9 billion.
“Dubai remains one of the best global real estate markets for both end users and investors,” said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties. “But success depends on informed choices. Thanks to the Dubai Land Department and platforms like DXBinteract, investors now have access to one of the world’s most transparent real estate ecosystems.”
The market’s strength was largely fueled by first-time sales from developers, which accounted for 13,926 deals worth Dh38.7 billion in October. This aligns with recent trends showing the Dubai off-plan market setting records. Resales made up the remaining 5,949 transactions, valued at Dh20.7 billion.
October’s Market Highlights:
- Top Performing Areas: Business Bay led in transaction value with Dh3.2 billion, while Jumeirah Village Circle recorded the highest volume with 1,685 sales worth Dh2.5 billion.
- Most Expensive Sales: A luxury villa in Jumeirah Second was sold for Dh220 million, and the priciest apartment, located at Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai on Island 2, fetched Dh155 million.
- Top Selling Projects: DAMAC Riverside was the leading off-plan apartment project with 656 units sold, while Grand Polo – Chevalia Estate 2 topped villa sales with 89 transactions worth Dh897.8 million.
The average property price per square foot also climbed by 6.7% to Dh1,692, reflecting healthy appreciation across the market. With two months left, the sustained investor confidence and strong demand are set to push Dubai’s real estate sector to even greater heights.
