Dubai Real Estate: Ultra-Prime Home Sales Surge in Q3 2025 as Luxury Demand Soars
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
Dubai’s ultra-luxury property market continues its impressive rise, with Q3 2025 seeing record-breaking sales of $10 million-plus homes. Driven by strong investor demand, exclusive beachfront communities, and rising global interest, the city cements its position as the world’s leading destination for high-net-worth property buyers.
Key Highlights:
- Luxury Market Growth: Dubai recorded 103 homes sold above $10 million in Q3 2025 — a 24% increase compared to Q3 2024, according to Knight Frank.
- Surge in Ultra-Prime Deals: 17 homes sold above $25 million, more than double the number seen in the same quarter last year.
- Record Year-to-Date Performance: 357 homes priced over $10 million were sold in the first nine months of 2025 — a 26% rise compared to 282 transactions in 2024.
- Sales Value Outpaces Volume Growth: Total transaction value for $10 million-plus homes exceeded $2 billion in Q3 2025, marking a 54% year-on-year increase.
- Rising Average Prices: The average deal value climbed to $19.4 million, up 23.8% from Q3 2024.
- Top Luxury Sale: The highest-priced property sold was a $95.3 million seven-bedroom mansion at Asora Bay by Meraas, in the La Mer community.
- Prime Location Leaders: Palm Jumeirah dominated the luxury segment with 34% of prime residential transactions, followed by Jumeirah 2 with 17%.
- Luxury Price Index: Knight Frank’s Prime Index rose 8.5%, with average prices reaching AED3,767 per sq. ft., up from AED3,475 last year.
- High Global Investor Interest: Ultra-wealthy buyers from Saudi Arabia, the UK, India, China, Hong Kong, and Singapore are showing strong demand, with budgets averaging $32 million and some reaching $80 million.
- Lifestyle-Driven Appeal: Exclusive communities like La Mer attract high-net-worth individuals with wellness-focused beachfront living, luxury amenities, and proximity to retail and leisure hubs.
