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?
