Transaction volumes rose 25 per cent to achieve 50,485 items throughout the identical interval, Betterhomes Shaping Skylines | Q2 2025 Dubai Residential Actual Property Market
The figures construct on progress from the primary quarter, with quarter-on-quarter will increase of 33 per cent in worth and 19 per cent in quantity. The efficiency reinforces Dubai’s place as a key property hub within the area.
Dubai actual property transactions rise 25% year-on-year with 50,485 items offered
“Dubai’s actual property market maintained its momentum in Q2, with transactions up 25 per cent year-on-year and complete worth rising 46 per cent. Residences and off-plan led exercise, whereas the posh section hit report highs. Even throughout June’s regional unrest, the market remained resilient; reinforcing Dubai’s place as a protected, secure vacation spot for capital and way of life patrons alike,” Louis Harding, Chief Government Officer at Betterhomes mentioned.
Residences accounted for 80 per cent of complete transactions, contributing over 40,000 items offered and producing AED81 billion in gross sales worth.
The section confirmed progress of 21 per cent year-on-year throughout each secondary and off-plan transactions.
Off-plan condominium gross sales elevated 30 per cent quarter-on-quarter, with secondary residences rising 23 per cent in worth to achieve AED21.17 billion.
Off-plan transactions totalled AED60.15 billion, representing 37 per cent progress in comparison with Q2 2024.
Jumeirah Village Circle emerged as the highest performer for off-plan residences, accounting for 12.2 per cent of complete off-plan transactions.
Enterprise Bay adopted with 6.4 per cent, whereas Dubai Residence Complicated contributed 5.3 per cent.
Two-bedroom residences represented the best contribution to off-plan transaction worth at 33 per cent, with one-bedroom residences at 30 per cent and studios at 10 per cent. The common value per sq. foot for off-plan transactions stood at AED2,023.
Within the secondary condominium market, JVC led with 11.2 per cent of transactions, adopted by Enterprise Bay at 7.5 per cent and Dubai Marina at 5.8 per cent.
Two-bedroom residences once more dominated worth contribution at 36 per cent, with the typical value per sq. foot at AED1,600.
Dubai villa gross sales bounce 80% as secondary market outperforms off-plan developments
Secondary villa and townhouse gross sales recorded 80 per cent year-on-year progress, reaching AED62.4 billion. Quarter-on-quarter progress reached 49 per cent in comparison with Q1 2025.
Off-plan villa and townhouse gross sales declined 2 per cent year-on-year to AED8.06 billion and fell 32 per cent quarter-on-quarter from AED11.8 billion in Q1 2025.
“With roughly 20,000 new items delivered within the first half of 2025 and an additional 70,000 anticipated by year-end, Q3 is shaping as much as be an thrilling section for Dubai’s property market. This upcoming provide is well-aligned with town’s rising inhabitants and powerful investor urge for food. Demand stays strong notably for residences and prepared villas with wholesome absorption of recent launches. Each Q3 and the second half of 2025 are anticipated to replicate constructive market sentiment, supported by a resilient economic system, sustained end-user demand, and enticing rental yields,” Christopher Cina, Director of Gross sales at Betterhomes added.
The Valley accounted for 29.7 per cent of off-plan villa and townhouse transactions, adopted by EMAAR South with 15.5 per cent and Athlon by Aldar at 8 per cent. Townhouses drove 75 per cent of off-plan worth on this section.
For secondary gross sales, Damac Islands led with 30 per cent of transactions, adopted by Grand Polo Membership and Resort at 9.4 per cent. Villas accounted for 77 per cent of secondary transaction worth, whereas townhouses contributed 23 per cent.
The citywide common value reached AED1,582 per sq. foot, representing a 6 per cent improve in comparison with the second half of 2024 and an 18 per cent rise from Q1 2024. Costs now stand 90 per cent above pandemic-era lows of AED833.
Off-plan condominium costs reached AED2,023 per sq. foot, marking a 12.5 per cent improve since early 2023. Secondary condominium costs climbed 23 per cent over the identical interval to AED1,599 per sq. foot.
Secondary villa and townhouse costs reached AED1,557 per sq. foot, reflecting 9 per cent quarterly progress and 6 per cent annual progress. Off-plan costs on this section reached AED1,368 per sq. foot, with 4 per cent quarterly and 19 per cent annual progress.
Roughly 20,000 items had been delivered within the first half of 2025, with 70,000 further items anticipated within the second half. The supply pipeline extending to 2027 contains over 200,000 items.
Jumeirah Village Circle led neighborhood handovers in H1 2025, accounting for 20 per cent of completions with over 4,130 items. Sobha Hartland adopted with 2,200 items (11 per cent), whereas Mohammed Bin Rashid Metropolis ranked third with 1,600 items (8 per cent).
Over 1,300 villas and roughly 3,000 townhouses had been delivered in H1 2025. An extra 3,800 villas and 9,000 townhouses are anticipated within the second half of 2025.
“On the prime finish, the prime market stays extraordinarily lively. AED 15m+ transactions greater than doubled in comparison with final yr, as world patrons proceed to view Dubai as a long-term funding and never a short-term play, for quite a lot of home and worldwide causes,” Harding added.
The launch of PRIME by Betterhomes addresses the ultra-premium section, specializing in luxurious residences that supply unique properties.
Whole rental contracts reached 107,830 in Q2 2025, reflecting a 2 per cent year-on-year improve.
New rental contracts declined 2 per cent yearly and 13 per cent quarterly, whereas renewed contracts elevated 4 per cent year-on-year.
“Leasing exercise at Betterhomes grew by 33 per cent quarter-on-quarter, highlighting the sustained demand throughout Dubai’s rental market. Villa and townhouse demand rose considerably by 30 per cent and 98 per cent respectively reflecting a rising choice for spacious, family-oriented dwelling. As we transfer into Q3 2025, we count on this momentum to proceed, notably in established and rising suburban communities. With tenant enquiries holding sturdy and rental costs remaining secure, the leasing market is well-positioned to see wholesome absorption of recent inventory, supported by a maturing tenant base and lifestyle-driven relocations,” Rupert Simmonds, Director of Leasing at Betterhomes defined.
Betterhomes recorded 111 per cent year-on-year progress in complete leasing transactions, with residences up 104 per cent, villas up 97 per cent, and townhouses rising 237 per cent.
The UAE’s GDP progress reached 3.8 per cent in 2024, with forecasts projecting will increase to 4.2 per cent in 2025 and 5 per cent in 2026.
UK patrons prime Dubai property investments as worldwide demand grows 56%
Dubai’s inhabitants has grown from 3.8 million to 4.1 million residents, now housing one-third of the UAE’s inhabitants.
Dubai’s tourism sector demonstrated progress of seven per cent year-on-year till April 2025, with lodge occupancy ranges reaching 84 per cent within the first 4 months. Western Europe stays the most important supply market, contributing 23 per cent of complete arrivals.
At Betterhomes, buyers accounted for 58 per cent of all transactions in Q2, up from 50 per cent in Q1. Money transactions rose to 52 per cent in Q2 2025, up from 42 per cent in Q1.
The UK claimed the highest place amongst purchaser nationalities at Betterhomes, with UK purchaser exercise rising 56 per cent quarter-on-quarter. India and Pakistan maintained second and third positions respectively.
“As we transfer into Q3, the basics stay sturdy. Inhabitants progress is regular, infrastructure continues to broaden, and whereas extra provide is coming on-line, demand continues to be outpacing it in most areas. We count on to see extra negotiation, extra real looking pricing, and somewhat extra competitors, which, frankly, isn’t any unhealthy factor,” Harding concluded.
