Dubai’s prime residential market delivered a standout performance in 2025, with nearly 6,000 property transactions above $2.7 million recorded by mid-November, reflecting strong global demand and sustained investor confidence.
Key Highlights:
- Nearly 6,000 prime residential deals above AED 10m ($2.7m) completed in 2025.
- 24.4% year-on-year growth in high-value transactions, marking five consecutive years of expansion.
- Off-plan sales dominated, accounting for 73% of AED 10m+ transactions.
- Villas led demand, representing 70% of prime transactions and 51% of off-plan deals.
- Strong buyer interest driven by wealth migration, limited prime supply, and lifestyle appeal.
- Leading villa locations: The Oasis, Palm Jebel Ali, Palm Jumeirah.
- Top apartment communities: Dubai Harbour, Downtown Dubai, Palm Jumeirah.
- European buyers accounted for 58% of AED 10m+ deals, followed by Asian buyers at 23%.
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