Dubai Residential Real Estate Market Soars in Q2 2025

Real Estate Market Soars in Q2 2025

Sales Cross AED 184 Billion as Demand Remains Strong

Dubai’s residential real estate market continues to break records, with Q2 2025 marking one of the strongest quarters in recent years. The city recorded 53,118 property transactions, reflecting a 22.5% increase year-over-year (YoY) and 16.8% growth quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) — a clear signal of Dubai’s rising appeal among local and international buyers.

Total residential sales value surged to AED 184 billion, up from AED 142.7 billion in Q1 2025 and AED 123.9 billion in Q2 2024, representing a 48.6% year-over-year growth.

Key Highlights – Q2 2025:

  • Total Sales Volume: 53,118 transactions (+22.5% YoY)

  • Total Sales Value: AED 184 Billion (+48.6% YoY)

  • Average Price per Sq Ft: AED 1,607 (+6.1% YoY)

Segment Breakdown:

  • Apartments:

    • 40,453 units sold

    • AED 81.6B in value

    • +18.7% YoY in volume

  • Villas:

    • 10,019 units sold

    • AED 66.5B in value

    • +38.3% YoY in value despite a slight QoQ dip

  • Plots:

    • 1,384 plots sold

    • AED 32.2B in value

    • +49% YoY

  • Commercial Units:

    • 1,252 transactions

    • AED 3.6B in value

    • +12.5% YoY

Why Is Demand So High?

Dubai’s appeal continues to grow thanks to a mix of strategic advantages:

  • Business-friendly policies

  • Zero income tax

  • High rental yields

  • Investor-friendly visa reforms

Buyers are not just investing in real estate — they’re buying into a long-term lifestyle and global opportunity.

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