Dubai’s residential property market recorded 17,710 gross sales transactions in August, representing a 5.9 per cent decline from July figures. The overall worth of offers reached AED42 billion, marking an 18.6 per cent month-to-month lower.
Nevertheless, year-on-year comparisons reveal market power, with each transaction volumes and values climbing 10 per cent in comparison with August 2024.
The typical gross sales worth per sq. foot rose 2.1 per cent to AED1,932, demonstrating worth resilience amid seasonal fluctuations.
Dubai actual property transactions hit $11.43bn in August 2025
Off-plan developments dominated purchaser preferences, accounting for 73 per cent of all transactions. Binghatti, EMAAR, and Sobha Group emerged as market leaders in whole off-plan gross sales worth.
Property sort evaluation reveals flats stay the popular selection, with one-bedroom models representing 46.6 per cent of all transactions. Villa consumers displayed totally different preferences, with 46.3 per cent deciding on four-bedroom properties.
“August reminded us that confidence in Dubai’s property market runs deep. The ten per cent year-on-year development in transaction worth signifies that Dubai stays a magnet for each traders and households. Whilst gross sales exercise eased barely, costs nonetheless rose to AED1,932 per sq. foot,” Cristopher Cina, Director of Gross sales at Betterhomes mentioned.
Betterhomes reported an 11 per cent improve in purchaser leads throughout August, with flats producing most enquiries. Buyers comprised 59 per cent of purchaser profiles, while finish customers accounted for 41 per cent.
Mortgage-backed purchases dominated the market, representing 58 per cent of exercise in comparison with money transactions.
The rental sector maintained momentum with 41,504 transactions, marking a 5.7 per cent month-on-month improve.
New contracts rose to 18,186, accounting for 44 per cent of exercise, up from 40 per cent in July. Renewals decreased to 23,196, representing 56 per cent of whole exercise.
Annual rental development emerged in particular areas, with Jumeirah’s villa market recording a 4.2 per cent improve to AED539,000. Within the house section, Mirdif skilled the best development at 5.5 per cent, reaching AED88,000.
Tenant enquiries at Betterhomes surged 38 per cent month-on-month, with flats main demand at 47 per cent, adopted by townhouses at 32 per cent.
Fee preferences confirmed 30 per cent of tenants selecting one-cheque choices and 32 per cent deciding on four-cheque preparations.
“August was a month of recent begins. Almost half of all leasing exercise got here from new contracts; it’s clear that many individuals are selecting to make this metropolis their house. Tenant leads at Betterhomes rose 38 per cent, exhibiting that demand just isn’t solely resilient however increasing, positioning Dubai as one of many world’s best rental markets” Rupert Simmonds, Director of Leasing at Betterhomes added.
The preferred communities for consumers and tenants included Dubai Marina, Enterprise Bay, and Jumeirah Village Circle for flats.
Villa preferences centred on Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills Property, and Jumeirah Golf Estates.