Dubai Property Market Holds Steady as Sales Value Rises 4.2% in October

DUBAI, UAE: Dubai’s real estate sector continued to show resilience in October 2025, with higher sales values and stable leasing momentum underscoring sustained confidence among buyers, investors, and tenants, according to new research from Betterhomes.

The emirate recorded 18,339 sales transactions worth approximately USD 12.65 billion (AED 46.47 billion) during the month. Although transaction volumes slipped 1.7 percent month-on-month (MoM), total sales value increased by 4.2 percent, signalling ongoing demand at higher price brackets and strengthening investor appetite.

Off-plan activity continued to dominate the market, accounting for 69 percent of all sales. The secondary segment represented the remaining 31 percent, maintaining a solid performance. Among off-plan developers, Binghatti led with USD 816 million (AED 3 billion) in sales, followed by Meeras, Damac Properties, and Emaar. In the title-deed market, Emaar topped the list with USD 1.36 billion (AED 4.99 billion) in sales.

Buyer inquiries at Betterhomes grew 1 percent MoM, supported by an 11 percent rise in villa demand, despite a 16 percent decline in townhouse interest. Villas in the Betterhomes portfolio achieved an average sale price of USD 4.03 million (AED 14.8 million), above the Dubai Land Department (DLD) market average of USD 3.39 million (AED 12.43 million) — reflecting continued appetite for prime and ultra-prime properties.

“October’s data reaffirms Dubai’s strong fundamentals,” said Christopher Cina, Director of Sales at Betterhomes.

“Transaction values grew over 4% MoM, showing that confidence remains high. Buyers are targeting quality developments with strong long-term ROI, particularly in communities like Dubai Hills Estate, JVC, and Business Bay. With 58% investors and 42% end-users, Dubai maintains a healthy balance between investment appeal and livability.”

Leasing Activity Remains Steady

Tenant leads at betterhomes rose 1 percent MoM, driven largely by apartment rentals (+5 percent). Interest in townhouses (-7 percent) and villas (-11 percent) moderated, yet leasing volumes remained robust with 48,656 rental transactions recorded across Dubai.

New rental contracts represented 43 percent of all leases, up from 40 percent the month before, reflecting sustained movement from newcomers and relocations.

According to DLD data, average rents reached:

• USD 20,850 (AED 76,500) for apartments
• USD 47,100 (AED 173,000) for townhouses
• USD 74,000 (AED 272,500) for villas

Meanwhile, Betterhomes’ portfolio skewed toward premium units, with averages of USD 35,550 (AED 130,500) for apartments, USD 59,370 (AED 218,000) for townhouses, and USD 122,550 (AED 450,000) for villas.

Jumeirah Village Triangle recorded the highest apartment rental growth at +3.7 percent MoM, while Nad Al Sheba led villa rent increases at +5.3 percent MoM. Four-cheque agreements remained most common (34 percent), followed by single-cheque payments (27 percent).

“The rental market continues to show strong momentum, particularly in apartments where demand for flexible payment options and well-located units remains high,” said Rupert Simmonds, Director of Leasing at Betterhomes.

“With over half of lease renewals retained, tenants are showing confidence in staying within Dubai’s rental ecosystem.”

Market Outlook

With rising transaction values, strong end-user activity, and continued investor interest, Dubai’s real estate market remains on a stable long-term trajectory. Betterhomes anticipates positive momentum through Q4 2025, supported by economic stability, sustained global interest, and the emirate’s position as one of the world’s most attractive property markets.