Week 2 August 2025: Dubai’s property market posts AED 11.26B sales with strong apartment demand.
Dubai’s property market recorded AED 11.26 billion in sales from 4,573 transactions in Week 2. Although slightly lower than Week 1, the market continues to hold steady. Off-plan accounted for 60% of the activity, showing that new launches remain the primary growth driver. The appetite for upcoming communities and flexible developer schemes continues to fuel investor confidence.
Residential sales: 4,372 transactions | AED 9.3 Bn
✨ Insight: Apartments dominated the week, making up 88% of residential activity. The numbers highlight how end-users and investors are prioritizing compact and efficient layouts in central and affordable zones.
📌 Insight: One-bedroom apartments outperformed every other category, proving to be the sweet spot for both affordability and rental yield. Studios, though active, lagged behind, indicating that investors are favoring livable layouts with broader tenant appeal. On the higher end, premium 3–4 bedroom apartments hit record per sq.ft pricing, highlighting the willingness of a niche luxury segment to pay a premium for space and exclusivity.
📌 Insight: Demand centered around family-sized villas in the 3–5 bedroom range, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a hub for end-users seeking community living and long-term residency. The consistent absorption of larger homes underlines how family buyers are prioritizing lifestyle quality and space over compact living.
Commercial sales: 106 transactions | AED 324 Mn
📌 Insight: Offices contributed the bulk of commercial activity, a sign of steady demand for functional workspaces. Yet, shops continued to outperform on per sq.ft pricing, particularly in prime retail corridors where footfall and visibility translate into long-term value. The resilience of shops signals that retail remains a strong play despite global headwinds.
Total rental contracts: 18,583 | AED 1.71 Bn annually
📌 Insight: Renewals outweighed new leases across all segments, reflecting high levels of tenant satisfaction and confidence in Dubai’s long-term market stability. This renewal-driven performance points to landlords prioritizing retention, while tenants are choosing to lock in existing spaces rather than risk higher costs in new contracts.
✨ Insight: JVC led volumes by a wide margin, while Dubai Marina pushed pricing benchmarks higher. International City offered the most affordable entry point, highlighting the diverse appeal of Dubai’s rental communities.
📌 Insight: Damac Hills 2 captured the highest leasing activity, showing its popularity among families, while Dubai Hills Estate commanded the highest ticket sizes, reflecting its premium positioning.
📌 Insight: Industrial City Second dominated in volumes, while Business Bay and JLT stood out with premium lease rates, underscoring the enduring strength of Dubai’s central office hubs.
Week 2 reflects stability across Dubai’s real estate market. While overall value eased slightly, sales volumes remained strong and off-plan dominance highlights sustained confidence in the city’s growth pipeline. Rental renewals further prove that Dubai continues to attract and retain long-term occupiers. The outlook for Q3 remains firm, with demand for both affordable apartments and family-oriented villas driving momentum.
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