Total transactions in Dubai real estate marke during the period from January to April 2025 reached approximately AED 275 billion (~USD 74.8 billion), resulting from 81,478 transactions — a growth of 28.3% in value and 33% in volume compared to the same period in 2024, which recorded AED 214.5 billion (~USD 58.4 billion) from 61,250 transactions, according to data from the Dubai Land Department.

Dubai’s property sales during the first four months of 2025 saw a strong surge, amounting to AED 205 billion (~USD 55.8 billion) from 63,149 deals — an increase of 45.4% in value and 30.7% in volume compared to the same period in 2024, which recorded AED 141 billion (~USD 38.4 billion) from 48,325 deals.

April set a new record in the history of Dubai real estate sector, with sales reaching approximately AED 62 billion (~USD 16.9 billion) from 17,782 transactions — marking a 91.4% increase in value and 52.5% in volume compared to the same month last year (AED 32.4 billion / ~USD 8.8 billion from 11,661 transactions), and surpassing October 2024, which recorded AED 61.5 billion (~USD 16.7 billion) from 20,659 transactions — a 0.8% increase in value.

Sales and Transactions

Residential units (apartments and villas) accounted for the largest share of sales during the January to April 2025 period, with a total value of AED 114 billion (~USD 31.0 billion) from 53,565 transactions, representing 55.6% of the total AED 205 billion (~USD 55.8 billion). This included:

• AED 94 billion (~USD 25.6 billion) from 48,148 apartment transactions
• AED 20 billion (~USD 5.44 billion) from 5,417 villa/residential building transactions

Meanwhile, land sales surged to about AED 91 billion (~USD 24.8 billion) from 9,601 transactions.

High-End Residential Sales

The residential sector recorded six sales exceeding AED 100 million (~USD 27.2 million):

1. Palm Jumeirah – AED 180 million (~USD 49.0 million)
2. Island 2 – AED 155 million (~USD 42.2 million)
3. Dubai Water Canal – AED 140 million (~USD 38.1 million)
4. Jumeirah 2 – AED 116 million (~USD 31.6 million)
5. Palm Jumeirah (another deal) – AED 115 million (~USD 31.3 million)
6. Jumeirah Lakes Towers – AED 105 million (~USD 28.6 million)

Top Land Transactions

1. Airport City – AED 1.5 billion (~USD 408 million)
2. Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) – AED 1.45 billion (~USD 395 million)
3. Airport City (again) – AED 1.22 billion (~USD 332 million)
4. Grand Hills Dubai – AED 1.11 billion (~USD 302 million)
5. Al Sufouh 1 – AED 1.1 billion (~USD 299 million)
6. Trade Center First – AED 1 billion (~USD 272 million)

Ready vs. Off-Plan Properties

Ready properties outperformed off-plan ones from January to April 2025, accounting for approximately AED 127.5 billion (~USD 34.7 billion) or 62% of total sales from 27,630 transactions.

In contrast, off-plan properties represented 38%, with a total value exceeding AED 77 billion (~USD 20.9 billion) from 35,536 transactions.

Top Performing Areas

According to data from the Dubai Land Department, 10 areas accounted for 38.5% of total sales, amounting to AED 79 billion (~USD 21.5 billion) over the four-month period:

1. Palm Jebel Ali – AED 11.3 billion (~USD 3.07 billion)
2. Business Bay – AED 9.94 billion (~USD 2.70 billion)
3. Airport City – AED 8.74 billion (~USD 2.38 billion)
4. Al Yalayis 1 – AED 8.58 billion (~USD 2.33 billion)
5. Burj Khalifa – AED 7.77 billion (~USD 2.11 billion)
6. Dubai Production City (IMPZ) – Me’aisem Second – AED 7.41 billion (~USD 2.02 billion)
7. Al Hebiah First (Al Yufrah 1) – AED 6.89 billion (~USD 1.87 billion)
8. Jumeirah Village Circle – AED 6.7 billion (~USD 1.82 billion)
9. Palm Jumeirah – AED 5.86 billion (~USD 1.59 billion)
10. Wadi Al Safa 5 – AED 5.73 billion (~USD 1.56 billion)