The report factors to sustained transactional exercise and general stability throughout key segments, together with prepared properties, off-plan gross sales and short-term leases, reinforcing confidence throughout Dubai’s residential market.
Commenting on the findings, Haider Ali Khan, CEO of Bayut and dubizzle and CEO of Dubizzle Group MENA, stated: “Dubai’s actual property market stored up its momentum all year long, with regular demand throughout the board. We’ve additionally seen the trade evolve, supported by stronger regulation, new partnerships and rising improvements like actual property tokenisation, that are including extra confidence and depth to the market.
“In a fast-moving surroundings like this, having dependable data actually makes a distinction. At dubizzle, we concentrate on bringing verified listings and data-led insights to the desk, so consumers, buyers and renters could make selections with readability and confidence. With a powerful pipeline of handovers and new launches forward, the approaching months ought to provide a transparent view of how the following part of the market takes form.”
Prepared gross sales: prime Dubai areas and traits
Purchaser and investor exercise remained regular throughout Dubai’s most sought-after prepared property places throughout 2025.
Dubai Marina led the luxurious residence section, whereas Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Worldwide Metropolis emerged because the strongest mid-tier and inexpensive residence markets, respectively.
Within the villa section, DAMAC Lagoons remained the best choice for luxurious properties, with Al Furjan and DAMAC Hills 2 main the mid-tier and inexpensive classes.
Dubai Funding Park (DIP) recorded the best enhance in villa costs, with the typical worth reaching AED2.17m ($591,000). The per-square-foot worth for villas in DIP additionally noticed the sharpest rise, reaching AED773 ($210).
For flats, Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) recorded the best per-square-foot worth progress, with costs reaching AED1,501 ($409).
When it comes to returns, City Sq. delivered the best return on funding for mid-tier flats at 7.72 per cent, whereas DAMAC Lagoons led the villa section with a ten.46 per cent return.
Off-plan section: numerous choices and rising investor curiosity
Dubai’s off-plan property market continued to drive progress in 2025, supported by a gentle pipeline of latest launches and sustained investor demand.
Off-plan flats attracted sturdy curiosity throughout a mixture of established and rising communities. Luxurious demand was led by initiatives in Dubai Marina, Dubai Hills Property and Dubai Creek Harbour, whereas mid-tier developments in Enterprise Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle and Al Furjan additionally carried out strongly. Inexpensive off-plan choices gained traction in Dubai Funding Park, Dubai Land Residence Complicated and Dubai South.
Off-plan villa demand remained targeted on master-planned communities. Excessive-end curiosity centred on DAMAC Lagoons, The Valley by Emaar and Mohammed Bin Rashid Metropolis. Mid-tier demand was strongest in Arabian Ranches 3, Mudon and Nad Al Sheba, whereas inexpensive villa initiatives in R. Hills, Chevalia Property and Verona additionally noticed rising curiosity.
Dubai rental market: regular demand throughout segments
Dubai’s rental market continued its upward pattern in 2025, supported by energetic demand throughout a variety of neighbourhoods.
Dubai Marina retained its place because the best choice for luxurious residence leases, whereas JVC and Worldwide Metropolis led the mid-tier and inexpensive residence segments.
In Worldwide Metropolis, common residence rents rose to AED53,000 ($14,400), marking the best enhance within the inexpensive section.
For villas, Al Barsha led the luxurious rental market, whereas Al Furjan and DAMAC Hills 2 dominated the mid-tier and inexpensive classes.
Rents for mid-tier villas in Arabian Ranches 3 surged 45.98 per cent, pushed by new stock in Caya, with common rents reaching AED254,000 ($69,200). 4-bedroom villas recorded the strongest progress, with rents rising 69 per cent.
Brief-term leases: increasing curiosity and wholesome occupancy
Dubai’s short-term rental market remained strong all through 2025, supported by sturdy tourism flows, versatile dwelling traits and demand for high-quality short-stay lodging.
Luxurious short-term residence demand remained concentrated in Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai and Meydan Metropolis, whereas Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Hills Property and DAMAC Hills led the high-end villa section. Day by day luxurious residence demand additionally stayed anchored in Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai and JBR.
JVC, Enterprise Bay and Al Barsha recorded sturdy demand for each month-to-month and every day short-term flats. Within the villa section, Arabian Ranches 3 and The Springs noticed heightened short-term rental curiosity.
Inexpensive short-term rental demand remained centred on established districts, with Worldwide Metropolis, Bur Dubai and Deira main the month-to-month residence section. DAMAC Hills 2 topped demand for inexpensive short-term villas, whereas Bur Dubai, Deira and Dubai Silicon Oasis emerged as key places for every day leases.
