Dubai real estate records USD 13.9 billion August sales

Dubai, UAE - September 1, 2025 - The Dubai real estate market recorded property sales worth USD 13.9 billion (AED 51.1 billion) in August, reflecting a 7.9% year-on-year increase, while the total number of transactions rose 15.4% YoY to 18,678.

Market Breakdown

A market update from fäm Properties showed that apartment sales worth USD 8.2 billion (AED 30.2 billion) climbed 29.2% in volume to 15,900 compared with the same month last year.

Data from DXBinteract revealed commercial sales totaling USD 327 million (AED 1.2 billion) were up 20.4% YoY to 442 transactions. Plot sales reached USD 2.4 billion (AED 8.9 billion), a 7.4% increase in volume year-on-year.

Villa sales stood at USD 3 billion (AED 10.9 billion), down 38.1% in volume to 1,944 transactions compared to last year. However, the average property price per sq ft jumped 15.2% to USD 468 (AED 1,720).

Overall, August recorded the third-highest number of property deals this year, following July’s 20,322 and May’s 18,693.

Long-Term Growth

"The overall figures for August once again reflect the consistent strength and resilience of Dubai’s real estate market, even through the summer months," said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties.

"The city’s sustained growth is cementing its position as a leading destination for property investment, drawing increasing international attention while domestic and regional demand stays strong."

Dubai’s August property sales have grown steadily in recent years:

• 2020: USD 1.3B (AED 4.7B), 2,500 transactions
• 2021: USD 4.1B (AED 15B), 5,800 transactions
• 2022: USD 6.4B (AED 23.4B), 9,400 transactions
• 2023: USD 9.1B (AED 33.57B), 11,900 transactions
• 2024: USD 12.9B (AED 47.4B), 16,200 transactions

Average property prices per sq ft have risen from USD 225 (AED 826) in 2020 to USD 468 (AED 1,720) in August 2025.

Top Five Performing Areas- August 2025

• Business Bay - 1,695 transactions, USD 1.1B (AED 4.1B)
• Jumeirah Village Circle - 1,584 transactions, USD 572M (AED 2.1B)
• Jebel Ali First - 1,068 transactions, USD 708M (AED 2.6B)
• Dubai Investment Park Second - 1,062 transactions, USD 681M (AED 2.5B)
• Wadi Al Safa 5 - 776 transactions, USD 354M (AED 1.3B)

The most expensive property sold in August was a luxury villa on Palm Jumeirah for USD 43.8M (AED 161M), while the priciest apartment sold for USD 27.2M (AED 100M) at Selicon Star 2 in Nadd Hessa.

Price Segments

• USD 272K–544K (AED 1–2M): 39.8% of sales (7,435 units)
• Below USD 272K (AED 1M): 24.7% (4,624 units)
• USD 544K–817K (AED 2–3M): 16.2% (3,024 units)
• USD 817K–1.36M (AED 3–5M): 10.7% (2,000 units)
• Above USD 1.36M (AED 5M): 8.5% (1,595 units)

First sales from developers dominated with 74% of transactions by volume and 66% by value, compared with 26% and 34% respectively in the resale market.

Best-Selling Projects - August 2025

First-Sale Apartments

• Binghatti Skyrise: 590 units, USD 260M (AED 956.2M), median USD 408K (AED 1.5M)
• Binghatti Hillviews: 420 units, USD 131M (AED 480.9M), median USD 327K (AED 1.2M)
• The Horizon at Sobha Central: 292 units, USD 182M (AED 666.9M), median USD 544K (AED 2.0M)
• Binghatti Aquarise: 259 units, USD 122M (AED 449.2M), median USD 327K (AED 1.2M)
• Rosehill: 257 units, USD 167M (AED 612.5M), median USD 626K (AED 2.3M)

First-Sale Villas

• Grand Polo – Selvara 2: 101 units, USD 186M (AED 683.5M), median USD 1.8M (AED 6.7M)
• DAMAC Island – Seychelles 2: 92 units, USD 75M (AED 274.4M), median USD 735K (AED 2.7M)
• Grand Polo – Selvara: 83 units, USD 152M (AED 560M), median USD 1.85M (AED 6.8M)
• Waada – Rayhan 1: 74 units, USD 62M (AED 228.1M), median USD 872K (AED 3.2M)
• DAMAC Islands – Bali: 46 units, USD 37M (AED 136.4M), median USD 735K (AED 2.7M)

Resale Apartments

• Azizi Riviera: 68 units, USD 16M (AED 59.2M), median USD 187K (AED 690K)
• DIFC Towers: 56 units, USD 65M (AED 239.3M), median USD 953K (AED 3.5M)
• Sobha Hartland: 39 units, USD 21M (AED 78.2M), median USD 435K (AED 1.6M)
• Sky Courts: 36 units, USD 5.5M (AED 20.1M), median USD 143K (AED 525K)
• Elite Sports Residence: 33 units, USD 5.4M (AED 19.8M), median USD 150K (AED 550K)

Resale Villas

• Jumeirah Village Triangle: 34 units, USD 24M (AED 86.6M), median USD 653K (AED 2.4M)
• Maja Townhouses: 32 units, USD 25M (AED 91.5M), median USD 762K (AED 2.8M)
• Rukan 3: 21 units, USD 9M (AED 32.7M), median USD 381K (AED 1.4M)
• The Pulse Beachfront 3: 18 units, USD 21M (AED 78.4M), median USD 1.17M (AED 4.3M)
• DAMAC Lagoons – Santorini 1: 17 units, USD 15M (AED 55M), median USD 844K (AED 3.1M)

Dubai’s August performance underscores the emirate’s continued momentum as one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets. With strong apartment sales, resilient demand across key communities, and steady price growth, the city remains a magnet for both domestic buyers and international investors. As new projects enter the pipeline and policies continue to support growth, Dubai is set to further strengthen its position as a global hub for property investment in the months ahead.