Dubai Real Estate Last Week
The Dubai real estate market is doing quite well, reflecting a lot of energy and strong investor confidence from around the world. Buying and selling of properties is going on briskly, and one of the main trends now is buying "off-plan" properties. Total Deals: In just one week, people bought and sold properties worth approximately AED 10.65 billion (around 5,220 separate transactions).
The Big Winner: Off-Plan Sales: Most of that money, about 63% came from buying off-plan properties (properties that haven't been built yet). This indicates that buyers are highly confident that these new buildings will be worth significantly more money in the future.
Simple term: Off-Plan means buying a house or apartment based on its design plans before it is finished or even entirely constructed.
Ready Property Sales: The remaining amount, approximately 37% (AED 3.95 billion), was allocated to properties that are already built and ready for occupancy.
Record Year: The total value of all property sales in 2025 has already surpassed the record set for the entire previous year (2024). This proves Dubai is a major global city for property investment.
Popular Areas: Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Business Bay are the most popular spots for purchasing property, primarily because they offer good rental income for investors and are excellent locations for those who wish to reside there.
Apartments for sale in Dubai
Apartments are the most common type of property being bought and sold.
- Volume: They make up the majority of all transactions (historically around 76% to 80%).
- Value: The sales value is very high, especially in luxury areas such as the Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai.
Who is Buying:
- Investors who want to earn money by renting them out.
- First-time buyers or people with moderate incomes.
- Prices: Apartment prices are rising significantly, with high-end apartments experiencing substantial increases in value over time
Villas / Townhouses for sale in Dubai
Villas (large, detached houses) and townhouses are also very popular, especially with families.
- Demand: Steady demand, mainly from families who want a place to live for the long term.
- Value: The total value of sales has increased significantly, primarily due to the sale of costly ultra-luxury villas. They have a very high average selling price.
- Who is Buying: Very wealthy people (called HNWIs - High-Net-Worth Individuals) and families looking for bigger homes.
- Prices: Their prices are rising fast every year, especially in exclusive, high-demand areas.
High-value Property Deals Palm Jumeirah and Jumeirah Village Circle
The most expensive property deals in Dubai are happening in these two areas.
- The Hubs: The Palm Jumeirah and Jumeirah Village Circle are the primary locations where the world's wealthiest people purchase luxury properties.
Record-Breaking Deals:
- In the Jumeirah area, a single luxury villa was sold for a massive AED 220 million! This indicates that people are willing to pay substantial prices for the best plots of land.
- On the Palm Jumeirah, high-end villas and new, exclusive off-plan apartments are selling for tens of millions of dirhams. Some single apartments have sold for over AED 60 million because they are scarce and right on the waterfront.
Buyer Profile: Buyers in these areas are sophisticated, global investors who prioritise exclusivity, privacy, and direct access to the beach or the city's key landmarks.
