Dubai’s property market concluded 2025 with unprecedented momentum, achieving a record-breaking Dh187.47 billion in sales transactions during the fourth quarter according to data released by Property Finder, the Middle East and North Africa’s leading property portal. This remarkable performance represents the strongest quarterly sales figures in the emirate’s history, demonstrating sustained investor confidence and market resilience.
The final quarter’s achievement was propelled by three consecutive months of exceptional performance: October recorded Dh59 billion, followed by two months of Dh64 billion each in November and December. This consistent upward trajectory underscores Dubai’s position as a premier global investment destination, attracting substantial international capital across diverse property segments.
Market analysis reveals distinct patterns across Dubai’s residential corridors. Premium neighborhoods including Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Downtown Dubai maintained their dominance in transaction values, driven by limited supply and robust demand from high-net-worth international buyers. Simultaneously, thoughtfully developed mid-market communities such as Jumeirah Village Circle experienced heightened activity, particularly in the competitive off-plan sector, catering to budget-conscious purchasers.
Market dynamics show Business Bay continuing to attract investors through its mixed-use amenities and central location, while Dubai Hills Estate demonstrated balanced demand across both villa and apartment segments within its mature, master-planned environment.
Rental market data indicates apartments commanding 80% of search interest, with studios and one-bedroom units showing increased popularity year-on-year. This shift suggests that rising rental rates throughout 2025 have prompted more individuals and smaller families to seek compact, affordable accommodations. The sales market mirrors this trend, with apartments accounting for 61% of buyer searches compared to 39% for villas.
Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, characterized the performance as “structural and demand-led,” emphasizing that market momentum is “anchored in depth, diversity, and pricing resilience rather than short-term speculative activity.” This assessment points toward sustainable growth patterns heading into 2026, benefiting both buyers and investors across market segments.