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Dubai's property market achieved a new milestone earlier this week, with total real estate transactions in 2025 climbing to AED559.4 billion, overtaking last year's record performance. According to fam Properties, October alone recorded 19,875 deals worth AED59.4 billion, led by robust apartment sales and a notable rise in land transactions. While villa sales experienced a decline in volume, commercial properties saw a sharp year-on-year jump. Experts highlighted that Dubai's transparent property ecosystem, powered by data platforms such as DXBinteract, continues to attract global investors seeking informed investment decisions.
The Dubai real estate sector reached an all-time peak earlier this week as overall property transactions for 2025 totalled AED559.4 billion, exceeding the previous full-year record. A report by fam Properties revealed that October recorded 19,875 property deals worth AED59.4 billion, bringing the ten-month total to 178,244 transactions. Advertisement
This growth cements 2025 as another landmark year for Dubai's property sector, surpassing the 180,900 transactions worth AED522.1 billion registered during 2024.
Data from DXBinteract indicated that apartment sales dominated October's market, with 16,238 transactions worth AED31 billion - a 3.4% increase in volume compared with the same period last year. Villa sales, however, dipped by 36.8% in volume to 2,549 transactions, despite generating AED15.5 billion in value. In contrast, land acquisitions strengthened, with 399 plots sold for AED11 billion, marking a 23.9% year-on-year rise.
The commercial segment recorded the strongest annual growth, achieving 689 transactions valued at AED1.9 billion - a 61.7% surge compared to last year. The average price per square foot increased by 6.7% to AED1,692.
Firas Al Msaddi, Chief Executive Officer of fam Properties, stated that Dubai's property market remained one of the strongest globally, offering attractive prospects for both end-users and investors. He observed that while the overall outlook was positive, success in this market required well-informed, data-driven investment decisions rather than impulsive purchases. He credited the Dubai Land Department for fostering transparency by ensuring all real estate transactions are publicly accessible.
He added that DXBinteract has made it easier for stakeholders to analyse, compare, and verify opportunities based on factual data rather than assumptions, rewarding those who approach the market with diligence and insight.
Off-plan sales dominated activity in October, contributing 13,926 transactions worth AED38.7 billion, compared with 5,949 resales totalling AED20.7 billion. Over the years, Dubai's October property transactions have shown steady expansion - from AED6.8 billion (3,300 deals) in 2020 to AED60.8 billion (20,500 deals) last year.
The top-performing areas during October included Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bay, Wadi Al Safa 5, Jumeirah Village Triangle, and Dubai Investment Park Second. The priciest transaction of the month involved a luxury villa in Jumeirah Second, which fetched AED220 million, while the most expensive apartment was sold for AED155 million at Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai on Island 2.
Properties priced between AED1-2 million comprised 36% of total sales, followed by 28% below AED1 million, 14% between AED2-3 million, 12% between AED3-5 million, and 10% above AED5 million.
Among the best-selling projects, DAMAC Riverside, Binghatti Flare, and Chelsea Residences by DAMAC led the off-plan apartment segment, while DAMAC Islands - Seychelles 2 and Grand Polo - Chevalia Estate 2 topped the off-plan villa sales. Azizi Riviera and Sobha Hartland - The Crest were the strongest performers in the resale apartment category, while Rukan 3 and Aura led among resale villas.
Dubai's property market continues to display remarkable momentum, with strong investor confidence and sustained demand across both off-plan and resale categories. The consistent rise in transaction volumes and values reflects the city's growing reputation as a global investment hub supported by a transparent regulatory framework. Industry experts believe that informed, data-backed decisions will remain central to success in this competitive environment, as Dubai further consolidates its position as one of the most dynamic and reliable real estate markets in the world.
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