Dubai property market achieves record Q4 with $51.1bn in sales as prices strengthen

Saturday, 17 January 2026

Dubai’s real estate market closed 2025 on a historic high, with record-breaking Q4 sales of $51.1 billion, supported by rising prices, strong apartment demand, and sustained activity across prime and mid-market communities.

Key Highlights:

Q4 2025 marked the highest quarterly sales value on record, reaching AED187.47bn ($51.1bn)
December alone recorded AED64bn in transactions, matching November and building on October’s strong performance
Dubai ended 2025 as a record year for both sales value and transaction volumes
Median property prices rose by 8.4% year-on-year, with value growth outpacing volume growth
Prime areas such as Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Downtown Dubai led transaction values
Business Bay and Dubai Hills Estate supported market depth with balanced investor and end-user demand
Jumeirah Village Circle remained a popular choice for affordability-focused buyers, especially in off-plan projects
Apartments dominated demand, accounting for 80% of rental searches and 61% of buyer searches
Studios, one- and two-bedroom units represented 85% of apartment search demand, highlighting preference for efficient, well-priced homes
The strong Q4 finish positions Dubai’s property market positively as it enters 2026