The off-plan section dominated exercise with 12,917 transactions price AED28.3bn ($7.7bn), marking a 22.1 per cent rise in volumes as investor urge for food for brand spanking new launches surged throughout Dubai’s master-planned communities.
The secondary market contributed 4,076 transactions, with gross sales worth up 5.8 per cent year-on-year to AED11.7bn ($3.2bn). This stability in established districts highlighted the market’s maturity and regular end-user demand.
Dubai actual property August 2025
Farooq Syed, CEO of Springfield Properties, mentioned: “Dubai’s actual property market continues to show steadiness. Off-plan gross sales spotlight investor urge for food for the town’s future, whereas regular exercise within the secondary section displays the belief end-users place in established communities.”
Enterprise Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle, and Damac Riverside emerged as probably the most energetic residential districts in August.
Premium communities akin to Dubai Hills Property, Sobha Central, and Dubai Maritime Metropolis continued to command robust pricing, reflecting sustained demand for centrally situated, high-quality inventory.
The emirate’s business actual property sector recorded 1,273 transactions in August with a complete worth of AED8.12bn ($2.2bn). Land gross sales led exercise at AED4.62bn ($1.26bn), underscoring the function of growth plots in shaping future provide.
- Workplaces: AED894m ($243m) throughout 321 offers
- Retail: AED485m ($132m)
- Resort residences: AED322m ($88m)
- Complete buildings: AED311m ($85m)
- Different belongings (warehouses, labour camps, workshops): AED1.49bn ($406m)
The rental market additionally remained buoyant, with 12,181 leases producing AED1.1bn ($300m).
Established districts akin to Jumeirah, Nad Al Sheba, and Zaabeel posted the strongest progress, whereas family-oriented communities like City Sq. and Dubai Silicon Oasis drew tenants searching for affordability and way of life facilities.
Syed added: “Inhabitants progress, infrastructure supply, and focused authorities initiatives – notably the First-Time Residence Purchaser Scheme – are broadening demand throughout the market. These components guarantee progress is just not solely robust but additionally sustainable.”
Dubai’s inhabitants rose from 3.86m in January to 4.0m in August 2025, a 3.6 per cent improve in simply eight months. Progress has been strengthened by the Dubai 2040 City Grasp Plan, long-term residency reforms, and sustained inflows of high-net-worth people.
Syed concluded: “As Dubai surpasses the four-million resident mark, investor sentiment stays extremely constructive. With liquidity, new launches, and demographic momentum aligned, the market is effectively positioned for continued resilience.”
Actual property market snapshot: August 2025
| Phase | Transactions | Worth (AED/ USD) | YoY Change |
| Residential – complete | 16,993 | AED40bn ($10.9bn) | +13.2% |
| Residential – Off-plan | 12,917 | AED28.3bn ($7.7bn) | +22.1% |
| Residential – Secondary | 4,076 | AED11.7bn ($3.2bn) | +5.8% |
| Business – complete | 1,273 | AED8.12bn ($2.2bn) | — |
| Business – Land gross sales | — | AED4.62bn ($1.26bn) | — |
| Business – Workplaces | 321 offers | AED894m ($243m) | — |
| Business – Retail | — | AED485m ($132m) | — |
| Business – Resort apts | — | AED322m ($88m) | — |
| Business – Buildings | — | AED311m ($85m) | — |
| Business – Different (warehouses, labour camps, and many others.) | — | AED1.49bn ($406m) | — |
| Rental market | 12,181 leases | AED1.1bn ($300m) | — |
| Inhabitants | 4.0m | +3.6% since Jan 2025 | — |
