Dubai’s real estate market continues its strong upward trajectory in 2025, with record-breaking sales, rising rental prices, and increasing investor confidence. February 2025 marked another milestone month, showcasing exceptional growth in transactions, mortgage activity, and off-plan developments.
Market Performance – February 2025
The month saw 15,801 property transactions, confirming Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic real estate hubs. The total value of deals reached AED 50.2 billion, underlining market resilience and investor trust.
At the same time, 1,550 mortgage transactions worth AED 14.4 billion were recorded, highlighting the growing preference for financing options among buyers.
Property Prices and Rental Trends
Dubai’s property values continued their steady climb in February, with strong momentum in both sales and rentals across apartments, villas, and townhouses.
- Average Apartment Price: AED 2.1M
- Average Villa Price: AED 4.2M
- Average Townhouse Price: AED 3.1M
- Luxury Apartments: AED 3.9M
Rental Market:
- Apartments: AED 98K per year
- Villas: AED 420K per year
- Townhouses: AED 180K per year
The steady rise in villa and townhouse rents demonstrates Dubai’s growing appeal for families and long-term residents.
Top Performing Areas – February 2025
Key communities dominated in terms of transaction activity:
- Wadi Al Safa 5 – 1,297 transactions
- Jumeirah Village Circle – 1,246 transactions
- Dubai Marina – 916 transactions
- Business Bay – 878 transactions
- Dubai South – 819 transactions
Property Sales by Price Range
- 40% of transactions: Properties under AED 2M
- 35% of transactions: Properties between AED 2M – AED 5M
- 25% of transactions: Properties above AED 5M (luxury segment)
The luxury sector continues to drive significant interest from international investors seeking premium residences.
Mortgage Market Expansion
Dubai’s mortgage market also gained strong traction with 3,520 transactions worth AED 14.4 billion, further supporting sustainable market growth by enabling more buyers to finance their investments.
Best-Selling Projects in 2025
Off-Plan Apartments
| Project | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Franck Muller Vanguard | 250 | 436.9M |
| Golf Dale | 162 | 297.4M |
| Saria | 139 | 395.2M |
| Golf Acres | 134 | 243.9M |
| Skyscape | 131 | 321.2M |
Off-Plan Villas
| Project | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| La Tilia at Villanova Phase 2 | 205 | 678.7M |
| La Tilia at Villanova Phase 1 | 195 | 647.2M |
| Reportage Village 1 | 175 | 226M |
| The Valley – Kaia | 106 | 318.1M |
| Nad Al Sheba Gardens Phase 7 | 90 | 455.1M |
Ready Apartments
| Project | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | 51 | 19.7M |
| P23 | 45 | 14.9M |
| Falcon Tower | 40 | 111.4M |
| Khk 24 | 35 | 17.8M |
| Sky Courts | 33 | 20.7M |
Ready Villas
| Project | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Nad Al Sheba Gardens Phase 7 | 63 | 889.5M |
| Reem – Mira Oasis Community | 16 | 46.1M |
| Reem – Mira Oasis Community Phase 3 | 11 | 35.7M |
| Greenview 2 | 10 | 27.6M |
| Maple | 9 | 46.5M |
Conclusion
Dubai’s real estate market in 2025 reflects powerful momentum, with robust transaction volumes, rising prices, and high rental yields. With off-plan projects thriving, luxury demand surging, and mortgage financing strengthening, the city remains one of the most lucrative and dynamic property destinations globally.
