Dubai Real Estate Market Records AED51.1 Billion in August 2025

The real estate industry in Dubai is still making new heights, and this is another reason why the emirate remains among the most appealing property investment destinations across the globe. The property sales in August were recorded to have hit AED51.1 billion equivalent to 13.9 billion USD which is an increase of 7.9 per cent in comparison to the same month of the previous year. The increased activity reflects how the market has become resilient even during the summer months which are traditionally slow in property deals.

Besides the value growth, total transactions grew 15.4% year-on-year to 18,678 deals. This ever-increasing sales volume and transaction value demonstrate that not only is the real estate business of Dubai expanding but it is also diversifying to accommodate luxury buyers and the middle-income investor.

Why Apartment Sales Take the Lead?

The largest contributor to the growth was the apartment segment and it has become the backbone of the performance of real estate in Dubai. The apartment property sales in August alone were AED30.2 billion sold in 15,900 transactions, a 29.2% increase in activity over the previous year. There are several reasons why apartments are likely to be in demand in Dubai:

• The accessibility of global developments in prime locations, such as Business Bay, Downtown, and Jumeirah Village Circle.
• Flexible developer payment scheme which opens off-plan purchase.
• Increasing rental yields which are still among the highest in the world, and attract international investors.

Mixed Outcomes for Commercial, Land, and Villas

Although apartments were the most performing, other classes of properties displayed a mixed performance in August:

• Commercial Sales: The commercial segment of DXBinteract registered AED1.2 billion of sales in 442 transactions, and this is a good growth of 20.4 per cent per annum. This indicates the growing demand for office and retail real estate as the Dubai economy diversifies and business activity increases.
• Plot Sales: The value of transactions related to land reached AED8.9 billion and followed 392 transactions, an increase of 7.4% over the previous year. Plot sales are usually associated with long term investment plans and developers will buy plots where a new development is planned to take into account the increasing population and demand of investors.
• Villas Sales: Villa sales experienced a decrease of 38.1% in the volume of transactions amounting to 1,944 deals with a value of AED10.9 billion. Although the number of deals was lower, the price per square foot of the Villa increased dramatically to an average of AED1,720 which is 15.2 per cent higher. This property sales in August means that the demand might have dipped in quantity, but the luxury villa is still a high priced product, especially in the waterfront and golf course neighbourhoods.

Dubai’s Position Among Global Real Estate Hubs

The Dubai real estate market consistently outperforms international standards. To provide some context, property sales in August have recorded a steady increase in the past five years:

• 2020: AED4.7 billion (2,500 deals)
• 2021: AED15 billion (5,800 deals)
• 2022: AED23.4 billion (9,400 deals)
• 2023: AED33.57 billion (11,900 deals)
• 2024: AED47.4 billion (16,200 deals)
• 2025: AED51.1 billion (18,678 deals)

Not only is this constant upward trend a testament to the stability of Dubai but it is also a testament to its capacity to draw foreign capital, even during a period of global economic uncertainty.

Best Performing Areas in August

Some of the key districts were distinguished by the volume of sales and the value of transactions:

1. Business Bay: 1,695 transactions worth AED4.1 billion
2. Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC):1,584 transactions totaling AED2.1 billion
3. Jebel Ali First:1,068 sales worth AED2.6 billion
4. Dubai Investment Park Second:1,062 deals worth AED2.5 billion
5. Wadi Al Safa 5:776 transactions valued at AED1.3 billion

Among these areas, Business Bay is a popular area due to its excellent location, with high rental rates among corporate tenants and expatriates.

Luxury Market Highlights

In August, the luxury property market in Dubai has been light years ahead of the world in terms of property sales. The most expensive villa sold in August was in the Palm Jumeirah and was AED 161 million. The highest price of the apartment sale was AED100 million in Selicon Star 2, Nadd Hessa.

This market update of ultra-luxury properties can be explained by the fact that Dubai is a safe-haven market targeting high-net-worth people. Tax-free benefits, infrastructural facilities that are superior, unrivalled lifestyle provision, and other luxury funding make Dubai compete directly with London, New York, and Hong Kong among other cities to attract luxury buyers.

Sales by Price Segment

Distribution of transactions indicates a healthy distribution within price ranges:

• AED1M – AED2M: 39.8% (7,435 deals)
• Below AED1M: 24.7% (4,624 deals)
• AED2M – AED3M: 16.2% (3,024 deals)
• AED3M – AED5M: 10.7% (2,000 deals)
• Above AED5M: 8.5% (1,595 deals)

The balance suggests that Dubai has the capacity to attract a diverse range of customers, including first-time homeowners and seasoned investors. It is worth pointing out that off-plan sales prevailed in the market with 74 per cent of all transactions and 66 per cent of the total sales value; the investor confidence in new developments was evident.

Best-Selling Projects in August 2025

1. First Sale Apartments

2. First Sale Villas

3. Resale Apartments

4. Resale Villas

UAE Real Estate Momentum

The UAE, and Dubai in particular are enjoying good real-estate growth. According to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), oil and non-oil industries, coupled with unprecedented foreign investment, have stimulated property demand in residential, commercial and industrial markets.

The leaders of the industry like Ismail Al Hammadi (Al Ruwad Real Estate) and Saeed Abdulkareem Al Fahim (Stratum Owners Association) observe that there is confidence among investors like never before. The hype of the demand is so high that some projects are being sold in as little as one to two weeks.

Mid-Year Performance

Dubai’s performance in the first half of 2025 sets the stage for a record-breaking year:

• AED326.6 billion in sales, a 40% jump from H1 2024 (AED233B).
• AED100B worth of sales were recorded by March 4, 2025, achieved weeks earlier than in previous years.
• The Dubai Land Department reported 125,538 transactions in H1 2025, up 26% year-on-year.
• Real estate investments reached AED326 billion from 94,717 investors, a 39% increase from last year.

Global consultancy Knight Frank highlighted Dubai as the world’s busiest market for properties priced above $10 million, with 435 sales in 2024 alone—more than London and New York combined.

Eastern Housing UAE – Expanding Investment Horizons

Dubai’s real estate market is breaking records, and Eastern Housing UAE is part of this growth story. We focus on safe, modern, and affordable communities that match the city’s rising demand. Our rental services help residents and businesses find flexible living and working spaces. With off-plan properties, investors can secure early opportunities in fast-growing areas, just like Dubai’s booming apartment sector. For buyers who want instant returns, our ready-to-move properties provide immediate value and rental income. In a market that reached AED51.1 billion in August 2025, Eastern Housing UAE offers trusted options for every type of investor.

Conclusion

The Dubai real estate market has proved yet again why it is rated as one of the most resilient and rewarding property investment destinations in the world. The AED51.1 billion in sales in August 2025, with apartments as the key driver, demonstrates that the emirate strikes a balance between affordability and luxury, long-term stability and high growth.

With the property sales in August with the increase in prices, high investor confidence, and the largest off-plan launches in the history of Dubai, it is certain that global investors will still focus on the city. As projects are selling faster than ever before and the international demand is ever-growing, the real estate narrative in Dubai is not at its peak yet it is only getting better and better.

FAQs

1. Why was the Dubai real estate market worth AED51.1 billion in August 2025?

The high rate of apartment sales, investor confidence, and increased off-plan purchases all contributed to enhanced market performance. This increased growth was also influenced by flexible payment plans, appealing rental yields, and Dubai being a safe choice as a global investment destination.

2. What is the performance of other types of property over apartments?

Commercial properties increased by 20.4 per cent with AED1.2 billion sales, and land plots by 7.4 per cent with AED8.9 billion. Villas experienced a 38.1 per cent decline in the volume of transactions, yet the luxury villas in prime locations continued selling at a premium per square foot.

3. What were the top performing areas in Dubai real estate sales in August 2025?

Business Bay was at the top of the list with AED4.1 billion on 1,695 transactions, Jumeirah Village Circle with AED2.1 billion, Jebel Ali First (AED2.6 billion), Dubai Investment Park Second (AED2.5 billion), and Wadi Al Safa 5 (AED1.3 billion).

4. What makes Dubai one of the best real estate centres in the world?

Property sales in Dubai have been on a steady rise in the last five years, with the value ranging between AED4.7 billion in 2020 to AED51.1 billion in 2025. Tax-free, luxurious lifestyle, investment-friendly policies, among others, put Dubai at the same level as the international financial centres such as London and New York, both of which attract middle-income consumers as well as ultra-high-net-worth investors.