Dubai Real Estate Market Balances Growth and Stability in Week 2 of October 2025
Dubai’s real estate market sustained solid performance into the second week of October 2025, registering AED 11.33 billion in total transactions across 4,519 deals. Although value dipped 13% from Week 1’s record surge, deal volumes edged 2% higher, reflecting enduring depth and confidence as Q4 momentum continues.
🏠 Residential Market Maintains Command
Residential sales remained the market backbone, generating AED 9.9 billion from 4,289 deals — about 87% of total activity.
- Off-plan: 3,116 transactions | AED 6.88 billion
- Ready: 1,173 transactions | AED 3.01 billion Off-plan retained its ~70% share, confirming developers’ continued leadership and steady buyer absorption.
By Asset Type (Off-Plan + Ready):
- Apartments: AED 6.03 billion | 3,578 deals
- Villas: AED 3.66 billion | 626 deals
- Serviced Apartments: AED 152 million | 71 deals
- Villa Plots: AED 47 million | 14 deals
Apartments captured 61% of total value, while villas held firm as the preferred lifestyle choice with prices averaging AED 1,800 – 1,900 per sq. ft.
📊 Price Insights — Off-Plan Segment
Apartments (avg AED/sq ft):
- Studio: 1,934 | 1 B/R: 1,953 | 2 B/R: 2,126 | 3 B/R: 2,343 | 4 B/R: 3,273
Villas (avg AED/sq ft):
- 1 B/R: 1,859 | 2 B/R: 1,916 | 3 B/R: 1,738 | 4 B/R: 1,700 | 6 B/R (Luxury): 3,095
💡 Reliant Surveyors Insight: Premium per-sq.ft rates for larger units highlight scarcity across established villa communities. Developers continue to attract affluent end-users seeking long-term lifestyle value.
🏡 Villas: Lifestyle Demand Holds Firm
Villa transactions totaled AED 3.66 billion, with off-plan averaging AED 1,474 per sq ft and ready villas AED 1,816 per sq ft. Spacious 4 to 6 bedroom units commanded premium pricing, reaffirming family-driven demand in upscale zones.
💡 Reliant Surveyors Insight: Family migration and lifestyle upgrades remain a structural driver. Communities such as Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai Hills Estate, and Arabian Ranches continue to deliver both comfort and capital appreciation.
🏢 Commercial Market Moderates Slightly
Total commercial sales reached AED 358 million (−16% Compared to Week 1 ) from 182 transactions.
- Off-plan: 79 deals | AED 140 million
- Ready: 103 deals | AED 218 million
Breakdown by Type:
- Offices: AED 220 million | Avg 1,800 – 2,000 /sq ft
- Shops: AED 119 million | Avg 2,486 /sq ft
💡 Reliant Surveyors Insight: Despite softer volume, sustained office absorption by SMEs and mid-sized corporates underscores business expansion. Grade-A clusters in DIFC, Business Bay, and JLT remain high-priority zones.
📈 Rental Market: Stable and Broad-Based
Leasing activity remained solid with 21,605 contracts totaling AED 1.99 billion.
- New leases: 9,828 | AED 898 million
- Renewals: 11,777 | AED 1.09 billion
Although rental value slipped 4% week-on-week, occupancy and tenant retention remained healthy.
- Average Apartment Rent: AED 195 /sq ft/year
- Average Villa Rent: ~AED 1,000 /sq ft/year
💡 Reliant Surveyors Insight: Seasonal adjustments have balanced the rental curve. Dubai’s expanding expatriate base and new corporate entrants continue to underpin sustained leasing momentum and attractive yields of 6 – 8%.
🏬 Commercial Leasing: Broad Corporate Confidence
Commercial leasing reached AED 647 million across 6,485 contracts, highlighting ongoing business expansion.
- Offices: 1,801 new leases | AED 122 million
- Shops: 454 new leases | AED 104 million
- Labor Camps: 1,475 new leases | AED 42 million
- Industrial Warehouses: 196 renewals | AED 37 million
💡 Reliant Surveyors Insight: Corporate renewals and new setups reflect operational stability in logistics, manufacturing, and services — a sign of Dubai’s ongoing economic resilience.
🏗️ Top-Selling Developments of Week 2
- Binghatti Elite — 1,629 units | Dubai Production City (IMPZ)
- Binghatti Hillviews — 1,134 units | Dubai Science Park
- Binghatti Skyrise Tower 3 — 917 units | Business Bay
- Binghatti Skyrise Tower 2 — 803 units | Business Bay
- Timez by Danube — 758 units | Dubai Silicon Oasis
- Binghatti Skyrise Tower 1 — 671 units | Business Bay
- Sobha Solis Tower A — 648 units | Uptown Motor City
- Rove Home Dubai Marina — 624 units | Dubai Marina
- Skyvue Solair — 624 units | Sobha Hartland 2
- Peace Lagoons — 603 units | Dubailand Residence Complex
💡 Reliant Surveyors Insight: Developer diversification is evident — while Binghatti projects dominate volume, premium zones such as Marina and Hartland also show strong off-plan traction.
💡 Reliant Surveyors Market Pulse
Week 2 showcased a natural consolidation after Week 1’s highs, a sign of market maturity rather than fatigue. Strong developer activity, off-plan dominance, and steady leasing fundamentals confirm Dubai’s real estate as a balanced, investor-friendly market heading into the final quarter of 2025.
