Dubai Property Prices Rise 2.5% in November as Buyer Confidence Strengthens

Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Dubai’s real estate market continued its upward momentum in November, with residential prices rising 2.5% and off-plan sales leading activity. Strong buyer demand, steady leasing trends and high renewal rates signal a confident path toward a stable 2026, according to betterhomes.

Key Highlights:

Market Performance

Average property prices increased 2.5% month-on-month to AED 1,950 per sq ft.
Dubai recorded 17,812 sales transactions worth AED 46 billion in November.
Only a slight seasonal slowdown, with activity remaining strong across the board.

Off-Plan Market

Off-plan accounted for 12,429 transactions, taking 70% market share.
The secondary market recorded 5,383 sales.
Emaar led both off-plan and title-deed activity.

Buyer Demand & Top Communities

Buyer demand rose 3% in November.
Strong interest in apartment hubs including JVC, Business Bay, and JVT.
Popular villa communities included Jumeirah Golf Estates, MBR City, and Dubai Land.

Leasing Market Stability

Dubai recorded 45,771 rental transactions in November.
Renewals accounted for 59% of all contracts as tenants remained in their homes.
New rental agreements reached 18,873.
Payment flexibility continued, with four-cheque leases at 34% and single-cheque leases at 27%.

Rental Trends

Dubai Festival City villas recorded a 4.5% rent increase.
Dubai Hills Estate villas saw a 2% uplift, driven by family preferences.
High rental demand was noted in JVC, Business Bay, Dubai Silicon Oasis, and villa areas including Dubai Hills Estate, Damac Hills 2, and The Valley.

Outlook for 2026

Betterhomes forecasts steady momentum supported by:
- Strong population growth.
- Healthy liquidity.
- Active developer launches.
- Vibrant demand across key residential districts.