Dubai's property sales rebounding, as July shows an increase in both value and volume in the real estate sector.
Dubai Real Estate Market Shows Robust Growth in July 2025
The Dubai real estate market continued its strong performance in July 2025, with a significant year-on-year increase in property transactions. According to data from DXBinteract, the total value of property sales reached Dh65 billion, a 29.5% increase compared to the same month in the previous year.
Top-performing sectors and areas
Apartments led the growth, with a 28.1% increase in sales volume to 16,272 deals, valued at Dh32.2 billion. Commercial property transactions also rose, with a 57.8% increase to 606 deals worth Dh1.5 billion. Villa sales and plot sales also saw growth, with a 6.4% increase in volume for villa sales and a 22.3% increase for plot sales.
Specific locations driving high-value transactions included Wadi Al Safa 3, which accounted for 16% of the primary market value, and Dubai Investment Park, which accounted for 9%. Al Barsha South was the top performing area in terms of volume, producing 1,846 transactions valued at Dh2.047 billion.
First sales from developers outperform resales
First sales from developers were significantly greater than those of resales in terms of volume in July 2025, with 71% of sales coming from developers compared to 29% from resales. The average price per square foot also increased by 9.5% to approximately AED 1,649–1,650.
Market outlook
The Dubai real estate market is on a strong multi-year growth trajectory, underpinned by heightened investor confidence due to government tax reforms and solid demand in both primary and secondary markets. Surging off-plan sales, particularly in the secondary off-plan market, have also contributed to the market's growth.
Somshankar Bandyopadhyay, a News Editor with close to three decades of experience, managing the business section, commented on the market's outlook, "The Dubai real estate market in July 2025 demonstrated robust growth across residential, commercial, and land sectors, supported by government policy incentives and sustained investor demand. The outlook remains positive, with expectations of continued market expansion and diverse opportunities for buyers and investors."
High-value sales
The most expensive apartment sold in July 2025 was at Aman Residences Dubai, Tower 1, Jumeirah Second, for Dh174 million. Properties worth more than Dh5 million accounted for 13% of total sales, while those between Dh3-5 million accounted for 11% of sales. 25% of sales were below Dh1 million.
Overall, the Dubai real estate market in July 2025 showed a strong performance, with increased transactions and value across all sectors. The market's growth is expected to continue, with diverse opportunities for buyers and investors.
- The robust growth of the Dubai real estate market in July 2025 expanded beyond residential properties, with commercial property transactions also witnessesing a 57.8% rise.
- In the Dubai real estate market, the catalyst for high-value transactions in July 2025 was the strategic locations such as Wadi Al Safa 3 and Dubai Investment Park.
- Somshankar Bandyopadhyay, a seasoned news editor, highlighted the positive market outlook in his analysis, stating that the Dubai real estate market's growth is underpinned by government policy incentives and sustained investor demand.
- The Dubai real estate market's diverse investment opportunities were underscored in July 2025, with a range of affordable properties available under Dh1 million, alongside high-value luxury apartments like the one at Aman Residences Dubai for Dh174 million.
