Dubai’s property market concluded 2025 with unprecedented performance, establishing new benchmarks for global real estate markets. According to data released by fäm Properties utilizing DXBInteract statistics, the emirate recorded 215,700 property transactions valued at Dh686.8 billion ($187 billion), representing the most robust performance in its history.
The market demonstrated extraordinary growth throughout the year, with transaction volume increasing by 18.7% and sales value surging by 30.9% compared to 2024 figures. December alone witnessed remarkable momentum with a 46.4% year-on-year increase in sales value reaching Dh63.1 billion and a 21.3% rise in transaction volume totaling 18,587 deals.
Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, characterized this growth as fundamentally different from previous market cycles. “We’re observing several powerful trends converging: a significantly more diverse investor base with substantial inflows from Asia, Europe, and the Americas, coupled with a supply pipeline that’s strategically aligned with market demand after years of disciplined development,” he stated.
The market expansion was comprehensive across all segments. Primary market transactions dominated with 149,230 first-sale deals worth Dh448.1 billion, reflecting a 33.6% annual increase. The secondary market remained vigorous with 66,400 resale transactions valued at Dh238.8 billion, up 26.2% from 2024.
Price appreciation was evident throughout the market, with primary market prices rising 6.7% to Dh1,700 per square foot and secondary market prices climbing 11.2% to Dh1,500 per square foot. The development sector responded vigorously to market demand, delivering 42,784 residential units—a 45% increase from 2024—while launching 177,624 new units for future development.
Apartments constituted the majority of market activity with 170,448 sales worth Dh332.9 billion, while villa transactions increased 11.1% to 34,671 units totaling Dh206.9 billion. Commercial real estate emerged as particularly strong, surging 41.1% to 6,086 transactions valued at Dh18.2 billion.
Geographically, Jumeirah Village Circle led with 18,755 transactions worth Dh24.5 billion, followed by Business Bay with 13,844 deals totaling Dh39.9 billion. Emaar led developers with 7,321 completed units, representing 17% of all new supply.
The market’s transformation over five years has been dramatic, growing from Dh71.5 billion in sales value in 2020 to nearly ten times that amount in 2025. Analysts project sustained momentum into 2026, supported by continued global investor confidence, disciplined development practices, and Dubai’s positioning as a secure global investment hub.