Dubai Sees Nearly 6,000 Prime Home Sales in 2025, Savills Revealed

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai’s prime residential market has delivered another strong performance in 2025, with nearly 6,000 residential transactions above USD 2.7 million (AED 10 million) completed by mid-November, marking a 24.4 percent year-on-year increase, according to Savills Middle East’s Dubai Prime Residential Market report.

The findings highlight five consecutive years of growth across both transaction volumes and capital values, supported by sustained international demand, continued global wealth inflows and constrained supply within established prime residential communities. Dubai’s stable political environment, favourable business ecosystem and tax-efficient framework continue to reinforce its appeal among high-net-worth individuals and internationally mobile families.

Andrew Cummings, Head of Residential Agency at Savills Middle East, said: “Dubai’s prime residential market continues to demonstrate exceptional depth and resilience. Demand from global and regional high-net-worth buyers remains strong, supported by wealth migration, limited supply in established prime communities and the city’s continued evolution as a world-leading lifestyle and business hub. Looking ahead, we expect villas to remain a key focus for buyers seeking space and long-term family living, while best-in-class branded and waterfront developments continue to attract strong interest. These fundamentals position Dubai’s prime and super-prime markets well for further growth into 2026.”

Off-plan activity drives prime market momentum

Transactions above USD 2.7 million (AED 10 million) in 2025 were largely driven by off-plan sales, which accounted for 73 percent of prime transactions, supported by major launches including The Oasis, Palm Jebel Ali, Eden Hills and Jumeirah Golf Estates Phase 2. Within this segment, off-plan villas emerged as the primary driver of activity, representing 51 percent of all year-to-date transactions above the USD 2.7 million threshold, reflecting buyer preference for larger homes, privacy and long-term ownership.

Rachael Kennerley, Director of Research at Savills Middle East, said: “The prime residential market in Dubai has once again recorded record-breaking transaction levels, reflecting the surge in demand in this segment. The off-plan market is particularly active, accounting for 73% of all transactions over AED 10 million. Villas dominate this market segment, aligning with prime buyer preferences including privacy, indoor-outdoor living and generous space requirements.”

Strengthening demand at the super-prime level

While transactions in the USD 2.7 million–USD 5.4 million (AED 10–20 million) range continued to account for the majority of prime activity, demand at the upper end of the market strengthened further. Transactions above USD 5.4 million (AED 20 million) recorded growth at a similar pace, with both segments achieving 24 percent year-on-year growth, underlining sustained appetite for super-prime homes across Dubai.

Villas represented 70 percent of all transactions exceeding USD 2.7 million in 2025, contrasting with the sub-USD 2.7 million market where apartments dominate. Demand for prime apartments remained concentrated in waterfront locations and branded residential developments, with Dubai retaining its position as the world’s most active city for branded residences.

Leading villa-focused prime locations in 2025 included The Oasis, Palm Jebel Ali and Palm Jumeirah, while top apartment-led communities comprised Dubai Harbour, Downtown Dubai and Palm Jumeirah.

International buyers sustain market depth

Dubai’s role as a global wealth hub continues to underpin demand at the top end of the residential market. Savills’ Wealth Trends Report ranks Dubai as the leading global destination for high-net-worth individuals, supported by its performance across business environment, lifestyle offering, family infrastructure and security.

In 2025, European buyers accounted for 58 percent of USD 2.7 million-plus transactions completed by Savills, followed by Asian buyers at 23 percent, reflecting the city’s broad and diversified international buyer base.

Savills expects demand across Dubai’s prime and super-prime residential markets to remain resilient into 2026, supported by population growth and ongoing wealth migration, with purchasing decisions increasingly shaped by lifestyle considerations.