Dubai’s Ultra-Luxury Market Forms a New ‘Golden Triangle’ of Global Wealth
Thursday, 4 December 2025
Dubai’s ultra-luxury villa market is entering a new era of sustained global demand, with a rising “golden triangle” of wealth emerging across Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, and MBR City. Record-breaking transactions, strong resale momentum, and the rise of new ultra-prime communities highlight Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most powerful luxury real estate hubs.
Key Highlights:
- Dubai’s AED 40M+ villa segment has become a stable global wealth asset class.
- A new “Golden Triangle of Wealth” has formed between Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, and MBR City, accounting for 56% of ultra-prime villa purchases.
- Transactions in the ultra-luxury segment rose from 27 in 2020 to 242 in 2024, showcasing remarkable long-term growth.
- Transaction value surged 1,700%, from Dh0.89B in 2020 to Dh15.98B in 2024, driven by global UHNW migration.
- Resales now dominate, making up 58% of Dh40M+ villa deals in 2024, signaling a mature, liquid market.
- Strong performance across top communities:
- Palm Jumeirah: Dh19.38B in villa sales since 2015
- Emirates Hills: Dh9.04B
- MBR City: Dh6.40B
- Significant rise in villa deals between Dh70M and Dh100M, with 170+ transactions recorded from 2023–2025.
- Institutional-grade ultra-luxury demand, with 25+ transactions exceeding Dh200M.
- New emerging hubs for Dh100M+ mansions:
- Palm Jebel Ali: Dh2.23B in ultra-prime sales
- Tilal Al Ghaf: Dh3.6B resale momentum since 2023
- The Oasis: Nearly Dh1B in its first launch cycle
- Developers and investors benefit from steady growth, rising global appeal, and expanding UHNW interest.