Dubai Real Estate Achieves Record-Breaking Milestone in Q3 2025
- gokul702
- 5 days ago
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Dubai’s real estate market has once again proven its global strength, setting a historic milestone in the third quarter of 2025 with the highest-ever quarterly transaction volume and the second-largest sales value on record.
According to market data, Q3 2025 recorded 59,228 sales transactions worth AED170.7 billion ($46.5 billion) - representing a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 17.2% in volume and 19.9% in value. This performance pushes Dubai’s nine-month total sales to AED498.8 billion ($136.1 billion) across 158,200 transactions, marking a 32.3% increase in value and a 20.4% rise in volume compared to the same period in 2024.
Segment Performance in Q3 2025
Apartments:With 49,370 sales worth AED94.3 billion, apartment transactions surged 25.9% in volume YoY, showing strong demand from both investors and end-users.
Commercial Properties:A standout sector, commercial property sales climbed 41.9% in volume, reaching 1,565 transactions valued at AED4.2 billion.
Plots:Plot sales rose by 25.7% in volume, with 1,214 transactions totaling AED36.1 billion, reflecting growing interest in land development and custom projects.
Villas:Villa sales saw a 23.3% decline in volume, with 7,078 transactions worth AED43.1 billion. However, median villa prices continued to strengthen, rising 11.4% YoY to AED1,685 per square foot - nearly doubling from AED858 in 2020. This highlights Dubai’s villas as a consistently appreciating asset class in the luxury segment.
Dubai’s Growing Population and Global Wealth Inflow
The city’s robust property market performance is underpinned by Dubai’s population surpassing 4 million, a demographic milestone that is fueling demand across residential, commercial, and luxury real estate. This population growth aligns with ambitious government strategies such as the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Urban Master Plan 2040, both designed to double the economy and promote sustainable urban expansion.
Adding to the momentum, Dubai continues to attract the world’s wealthy at an unprecedented rate. In 2025 alone, 9,800 new millionaires are expected to settle in the emirate, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global hub for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The ultra-luxury segment remains particularly vibrant, with headline transactions including:
A villa in Jumeirah Second sold for AED250 million
An apartment at Aman Residences Dubai sold for AED174 million
Outlook
Dubai’s Q3 2025 results affirm its status as one of the busiest and most resilient property markets globally. With record transaction volumes, rising values, and strong international investor interest, the emirate is on track to further cement its reputation as a top destination for real estate investment and luxury living.
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