Dubai Real Estate – Q1 Snapshot

Dubai kicked off 2025 with a powerful surge in its property sector, setting the tone for what’s shaping up to be a landmark year.

Here’s a breakdown of the Q1 highlights:

📊 Overall Market Performance

• Total Transaction Volume: 42,273 deals
• Total Sales Value: AED 114.15 billion
• Average Sale Price: AED 2.7 million
• Year-on-Year Growth:
• Volume: +23%
• Value: +29.6%

🏘 Segment Breakdown

• Off-Plan Properties:
• Volume: 29,100 transactions
• Value: AED 77 billion
• Dominated 68.9% of the market
• Secondary Market:
• Volume: 13,100 transactions
• Value: AED 37 billion
• Strong demand from end-users

🏠 Property Types

• Apartments:
• 76% of all transactions
• Price per sq ft: AED 1,926 (off-plan)
• Villas & Townhouses:
• High demand for 3–4 bedroom layouts
• Villa prices rose 13% from Q3 2024

🌟 Top Performing Areas

• Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): Affordable, high-yield
• Dubai Marina: Waterfront luxury, strong rental market
• Dubai Hills Estate: Family-friendly, premium villas
• Business Bay: Mixed-use appeal, rising commercial interest
• Wadi Al Safa & Dubai South: Emerging hotspots

💰 Price Trends

• Median Price per Sq Ft: AED 1,563
• Luxury Sales:
• AED 140M villa in Dubai Hills Estate
• AED 116M apartment in Jumeirah Second

🏦 Mortgage Activity

• Residential Mortgage Volume: 9,200
• Value: AED 20 billion
• Growth: +46.2% YoY

Dubai’s Q1 performance reflects strong investor confidence, rising demand from residents, and a maturing market with global appeal. Want to explore ROI hotspots or forecast trends for Q3?