The Dubai real estate market continued its remarkable trajectory in the third quarter of 2025, showcasing resilience and attractiveness to global investors. Residential Sector Highlights:
• Total transaction volumes exceeded 50,000 for the second consecutive quarter
• Apartments dominated, representing 86% of all transactions
• Off-plan sales accounted for 69% of total deals
• Approximately 1,500 prime residential transactions exceeded AED10m ($2.72m)
• 8,500 new units completed in Q3, with nearly 30,000 units delivered in 2025
Office Market Performance:
• Average office rents reached AED 233 per sq ft ($63.4)
• 35% year-on-year rental increase
• Technology and media firms led leasing activity, each representing 29% of transactions
• Developers plan to complete around 1 million sq ft of new office space
Key market drivers include continued population growth, with Dubai expected to reach 5 million residents by 2030, and ongoing attraction of global wealth. Dubai’s real estate market is projected to maintain strong momentum through the remainder of 2025 and into 2026.
Experts from Savills noted the market’s transition from a transient to an established, family-friendly environment, underpinned by a stable regulatory framework and global appeal.
