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Dubai Real Estate Transactions Exceed $31B in Q1 2025, Prices Poised for Further Rise
Die Geissens Real Estate L.L.C
8. April 2025
Dubai’s property market surges in Q1 2025 with over AED 142 billion in sales and a sharp rise in off-plan and land transactions, reinforcing investor confidence in a high-growth environment.
Record-Breaking Q1 Performance
- Total real estate sales hit AED 142.7 billion (~$38.8B), marking a 30.3% YoY increase
- Transactions surged to 45,485—a 22.8% rise from Q1 2024
- Off-plan transactions: 24,920, up 24.6% from 2024
- Land deals soar 193.8% YoY to AED 35.5 billion
Rental and Price Momentum
- Average rent per sq ft up 14%, from AED 71 to AED 81
- Dubai South rent rose 26.37%; Al Furjan up 21.56%
- Median property price hits AED 1,563 per sq ft—up 76% since 2021
Top Performing Districts
- Jumeirah Village Circle: 3,605 deals worth AED 4.56B
- Dubai South: 2,676 deals totaling AED 8.75B
- Dubai Marina: AED 9.28B from 2,583 transactions
High-Value Assets in Demand
- Luxury villa at Dubai Hills Estate sold for AED 140M
- Apartment at The Rings 1 fetched AED 116M
- Properties priced between AED 1–2M made up 31% of sales
Investment Drivers and Strategic Synergies
- Investor confidence driven by Dubai’s urban planning, infrastructure investment, and regulatory stability
- Strong performance in off-plan sector supports land acquisition and development momentum
- Synergy with smart city initiatives, AI-driven asset management platforms, and green development trends
Outlook and ROI Potential
- Analysts forecast 5–10% price growth in 2025
- Approximately 72,365 new residential units expected to enter market
- Dubai remains a magnet for international capital seeking high-yield, low-tax real estate portfolios
A Market of Momentum
Dubai’s Q1 2025 data confirms the emirate’s position as one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets. With rising capital appreciation, strong rental returns, and unmatched infrastructure development, current conditions favor smart, long-term investment strategies in both off-plan and ready sectors.
