DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS
Dubai Real Estate Market Trends
Real data from the Dubai Land Department. Transaction volumes, prices, yields and key market insights.
AED 761B
Total Transactions 2024
+35.8% YoY226,000
Transactions 2024
+38% volumeAED 431B
H1 2025 Value
+25% YoY110,000
New Investors 2024
+55% YoYTransaction Value (AED Billions, 2019–H1 2025)
Average Price per Sqft (AED)
Community Comparison
| Community | Price/sqft | Yield | Growth YoY | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marina | AED 1,300 | 8.0% | +12% | 1-2 Bed Apts |
| Palm Jumeirah | AED 2,400 | 6.5% | +18% | Villas, Penthouses |
| Downtown Dubai | AED 2,100 | 7.0% | +15% | 1-3 Bed Apts |
| Dubai Hills | AED 1,500 | 7.5% | +20% | Villas, Townhouses |
| Business Bay | AED 1,100 | 9.0% | +10% | Studios, 1-Bed |
| JBR | AED 1,600 | 8.5% | +8% | 1-2 Bed Apts |
| JVC | AED 850 | 9.2% | +14% | Studios, 1-Bed |
Record-Breaking Growth
2024: AED 761B in transactions (+35.8% YoY). H1 2025 already at AED 431B (+25%).
Off-Plan Dominance
68-76% of 2025 transactions are off-plan. Primary market: AED 334B in 2024 (+30%).
Investor Influx
110K new investors in 2024 (+55%). H1 2025: 59K new investors committed AED 157B.
Price +16.6% YoY
Avg. sqft rose from AED 1,484 (Jan) to AED 1,600 (mid-2025).
Luxury Surge +82.5%
1,400 luxury txns (>$10M) in H1 2025. Total luxury: $9.05B.
Rental Growth +9.9%
Annual rental growth H1 2025. Studios/1-beds generate highest yields.
Sources: Dubai Land Department (DLD), Cavendish Maxwell H1 2025, DLD Annual Report 2024