Dubai Real Estate Hits $17 Billion in April 2025!
- Gokul Tavian
- May 7
- 2 min read
Dubai's real estate market achieved a historic milestone in April 2025, recording AED 62.4 billion ($17 billion) in sales. This marks a 95.3% increase compared to April 2024, and an astonishing 1,633% rise over the past five years. These figures underscore Dubai’s growing reputation as a global hotspot for property investment.
Record-Breaking Month
According to data from fäm Properties, April 2025 saw 17,979 property transactions, making it the third-highest month in Dubai's history in terms of volume. The month even surpassed the previous record set in October 2024 (AED 61.1 billion).
Sector Highlights
Villas: AED 23.7 billion in sales from 3,223 transactions (up 134% YoY).
Apartments: 13,737 units sold for AED 26.7 billion (42.3% increase).
Plots: 599 plots sold for AED 10.9 billion (up 126%).
Commercial Properties: 419 units sold for AED 1.1 billion (54% increase).
The average price per square foot rose by 2.3% to AED 1,583.
Luxury Leads the Way
Top Villa Sale: AED 180 million for a villa on Palm Jumeirah.
Top Apartment Sale: AED 156 million for a unit at Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai.
High-end properties (above AED 5 million) made up 11% of all sales, while the AED 1–2 million bracket accounted for 31%.
Top Performing Areas
Primary Market:
Al Barsha South 4
Business Bay
Wadi Al Safa 5
Madinat Al Mataar
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid
Secondary Market:
Business Bay led with 5,142 resale transactions (AED 9.8 billion).
Dubai Marina followed with 4,924 transactions (AED 15.2 billion).
Growth Drivers
Investor Confidence: Dubai remains a secure, high-yield investment destination.
Property Diversity: Wide selection from luxury to budget-friendly.
Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments add long-term value.
Government Policies: Investor-friendly regulations and visa reforms.
With robust fundamentals and strong international interest, Dubai's property sector shows no signs of slowing down. Investors and buyers can expect continued opportunities across the emirate.
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