Dubai Residential Market Surpasses 200,000 Transactions in Record 2025
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Dubai’s residential property market achieved a milestone in 2025 with over 200,000 transactions, supported by strong demand, rising capital values, and sustained international interest.
Key Highlights:
- Residential transactions exceeded 200,000 in 2025, marking an 18% year-on-year increase
- Apartments accounted for 83% of total transactions, while villas and townhouses maintained steady demand
- Off-plan sales represented 72% of all residential transactions, up from 68% in 2024
- Average apartment prices stable at AED 1.9 million; villa and townhouse prices rose above AED 6 million
- High-value transactions (above AED 5 million) increased to 9%, reflecting strong investment interest
- Ready market transactions remained steady at around 15,000 per quarter
- Market growth supported by population increase, investor confidence, and high-quality developments
- Outlook for 2026 positive, with villas, prime residential stock, and well-located communities expected to remain resilient
- Dubai’s market continues to attract global buyers seeking well-located, lifestyle-led communities and high-quality developments
