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Dubai's residential property market witnessed unprecedented momentum in the first half of 2025, led by a sharp rise in villa demand. The total value of villa sales climbed 65% year-on-year to AED 118.5 billion (USD 32.27 billion), with transaction volume rising 55% to 20,415 deals. Apartment sales also recorded double-digit growth, with value increasing 21% to AED 144.2 billion (USD 39.27 billion). Overall, the combined residential sales value reached AED 262.7 billion (USD 71.52 billion), marking a 38% surge over the previous year.
Strong demand for family-sized residences contributed to an exceptional rise in villa sales across Dubai's property market during the first half of 2025. Total villa transaction value jumped to AED 118.5 billion (USD 32.27 billion), a 65% increase from AED 71.6 billion (USD 19.51 billion) recorded during the same period in 2024. The number of villa deals rose by 55% from 13,135 to 20,415. Advertisement
The data, released by fäm Properties, shows that overall residential sales-which include both villas and apartments-surged to AED 262.7 billion (USD 71.52 billion), up from AED 190.8 billion (USD 51.94 billion) a year prior. Transaction volume rose nearly 23%, from 76,442 to 93,988.
Apartment sales continued their growth trajectory as well. Figures from DXBinteract indicate that apartment deals rose from 63,307 to 73,573, a 16% increase, while the total value of apartment transactions climbed by 21%, from AED 119.2 billion (USD 32.47 billion) to AED 144.2 billion (USD 39.27 billion).
Villa transactions recorded triple-digit year-on-year increases during the first quarter, particularly in January (118%), February (111.5%), and April (147%). In April alone, villa sales value surged from AED 7.8 billion (USD 2.12 billion) to AED 24 billion (USD 6.53 billion). The same month also saw a significant increase in apartment sales, with volume rising by 42% and value by nearly 48.5%.
On a monthly average, villa sales grew from 2,189 in H1 2024 to 3,402 in 2025. The average monthly villa transaction value increased from AED 11.9 billion (USD 3.24 billion) to AED 19.8 billion (USD 5.39 billion). Similarly, apartment transactions rose from a monthly average of 10,551 to 12,262, while value increased from AED 19.9 billion (USD 5.42 billion) to AED 24 billion (USD 6.53 billion).
According to Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, the consistent surge in villa transactions throughout the year indicated growing demand for spacious, family-centric homes-a pattern that has strengthened over time. He added that investor interest in apartments also remained robust, particularly among younger buyers and those seeking reliable rental yields.
At the same time, the apartment sector remains a preferred choice for long-term investors and younger buyers. The balanced surge across both property types reflects deep-rooted investor confidence and sustained demand fundamentals, positioning Dubai as a global benchmark for urban real estate dynamism.
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