Dubai’s residential real estate market is experiencing a significant transformation, with 44,000 units expected to be delivered in 2025, according to the latest analysis by Cushman & Wakefield Core. This milestone represents the highest number of new homes in five years, reflecting the robust development cycle initiated in the post-pandemic period.
In the third quarter of 2025, Dubai witnessed the delivery of over 7,800 units, with an additional 14,900 units anticipated in the fourth quarter. The steady supply is set to continue, with projections indicating over 69,000 units expected in 2026.
Prathyusha Gurrapu, Head of Research and Consultancy at Cushman & Wakefield Core, noted that the market is moving into a more balanced phase. “The combination of record deliveries and continued population inflows is creating a market where fundamentals such as location and quality will increasingly determine performance,” she explained.
The city-wide residential sales prices reached Dh1,871 per sqft in the third quarter of 2025, representing a 13% year-on-year increase. However, growth is moderating, particularly in the apartment segment. Villa communities like Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills, The Springs, The Meadows, and Jumeirah Village Circle continue to outperform with double-digit growth.
Haider Ali Khan from property portal Bayut emphasized that the Dubai real estate market is entering a new phase of maturity and stability. “While overall price growth is moderating due to increased supply and measured investor sentiment, well-established communities continue to perform strongly,” he said.
The ongoing development aligns perfectly with Dubai’s long-term initiatives such as the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, which aim to shape sustainable urban development. With the city’s population now exceeding four million, demand spans all property types.
Experts predict that while the new stock will gradually temper the market, strong demand continues to support absorption, driven by record population growth. The real estate landscape is expected to increasingly prioritize location, quality, and developer profile.
