The Dubai property market defied typical seasonal patterns in Q3 2025, with total residential transactions rising 22.7 per cent year-on-year and commercial sales values climbing 31 per cent, according to data from Engel & Völkers Middle East.
These figures reinforce Dubai’s standing as a global real estate hub, bolstered by strong investor confidence, robust end-user demand, and a population surpassing four million.
“Dubai’s property market has reached a new stage of maturity,” said Daniel Hadi, CEO of Engel & Völkers Middle East. “We are witnessing not only investor activity but also long-term commitments from individuals who regard Dubai as home, a place to grow their lives, careers, and legacies.”
Dubai Residential Market
Off-plan properties continued to dominate, making up nearly 70 per cent of residential sales, while resale activity remained strong in established areas with limited supply and high lifestyle appeal.
Apartments accounted for 87 per cent of transactions, with 47,705 units sold, generating a total of AED91.4bn ($24.9bn) — up 26.4 per cent compared with the previous year.
The luxury segment remained robust, with 1,388 sales exceeding AED10m ($2.7m), marking the second-highest quarter on record.
Notable transactions included a AED350m ($95.3m) off-plan villa at Jumeirah Asora Bay and a AED173.6m ($47.3m) apartment at Aman Residences in Jumeirah.
Emerging communities such as Dubai Science Park, Damac Riverside, and DLRC drew long-term investors, while established districts like Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai continued to dominate secondary market activity.
Rising rents and a growing sense of permanence among residents are encouraging more families and professionals to move from renting to homeownership.
