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Dubai smashed its August 2025 real estate record with AED 51.1 billion in transactions, a clear signal to global buyers. The market’s resilience is evident across apartments, villas, plots, and commercial assets, reinforcing Dubai as one of the world’s most attractive investment hubs.
Dubai property sales August 2025
The Dubai property market closed August 2025 with AED 51.1 billion in total sales, equivalent to USD 13.9 billion, reflecting a 7.9% year-on-year increase. Transactions reached 18,678 deals, growing by 15.4% compared to August 2024.
| Segment | Sales Value | Volume (Deals/Units) | YoY Trend |
| Apartments | AED 30.2B | ≈ 15,900 units | +29.2% volume |
| Villas | AED 10.9B | ~1,944 deals | –38% volume, avg price/sq ft +15.2% (AED 1,720 |
| Plots | AED 8.9B | 392 sales | +7.4% |
| Commercial | AED 1.2B | 442 deals | +20% |
Apartments dominated the month, not just in volume but also in value, confirming their role as the backbone of Dubai’s real estate demand. Villas saw fewer transactions compared to last year, yet values held strong due to rising price per square foot. Plots and commercial properties showed notable growth, signaling healthy diversification in investor appetite.
Top-performing locations and record deals
Certain communities outperformed in August, driving both transaction volumes and record-breaking sales. Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Jebel Ali First, Dubai Investment Park 2, and Wadi Al-Safa 5 led the market in terms of activity, reinforcing their positions as investment hotspots.
The luxury segment also saw standout transactions. A villa on Palm Jumeirah sold for AED 161 million, setting the tone for high-value villa sales. Meanwhile, an apartment at Silicon Star 2 in Nad Al Hessa fetched AED 100 million, showcasing the depth of demand for premium residences.
Year-on-year and multi-year momentum
August’s performance is part of a consistent growth story. Back in 2020, sales were just AED 4.7 billion. By 2024, the figure surged to AED 47.4 billion, and in 2025 it crossed AED 51.1 billion. The market’s average price per square foot has nearly doubled in five years, from AED 826 in 2020 to AED 1,720 in 2025.
While July 2025 recorded slightly higher volumes with 20,322 deals, August maintained exceptional momentum, proving that seasonal slowdowns no longer weigh heavily on Dubai’s property market.
Developer launches and future hotspots
Off-plan continues to drive Dubai’s growth, making up the majority of July 2025 transactions, led by JVC and Business Bay.
The momentum carried into Q2 2025, when transactions reached AED 144.7 billion, with AED 98.4 billion coming from off-plan alone, a quarterly increase of 82%. Plot sales also gained ground, especially in areas linked to metro extensions and large-scale masterplans, making them a strategic play for long-term investors.
Read the full Q2 2025 Dubai Property Market Report here.
Investor takeaways and actionable guidance
Apartments are proving to be the most reliable entry point for investors, combining volume with consistent yields. For a deeper dive, check our Dubai apartment investment guide.
Plots are emerging as a high-growth segment. With infrastructure expanding, developers are leveraging land opportunities to capture long-term appreciation.
Luxury villas, despite lower deal volumes, remain symbols of stability and exclusivity. Palm Jumeirah and Emirates Hills continue to command global attention, evidenced by record-breaking sales that cement their status as trophy assets.
Commercial properties, often overlooked, are quietly gaining traction with 20% growth in August, an important indicator for investors building multi-asset portfolios.
Macro drivers remain firmly in place: Golden Visa opportunities, tax efficiency, and Dubai’s regulatory transparency ensure the market remains highly attractive to global capital.
Why this matters now
August’s numbers confirm that Dubai real estate is not only breaking records but also diversifying. Demand is strong across entry-level apartments, luxury villas, development plots, and commercial assets. Investors are no longer constrained by seasonality, as both off-plan and ready properties show resilience.
This positions Dubai as a market that offers both immediate rental yield and long-term capital growth, making it an essential component of any global portfolio.
FAQs
Robust apartment demand, landmark villa deals, resilient plot sales, and steady commercial growth drove the record figures.
Yes. Apartments delivered the highest sales volumes, up 29%, making them the most dependable asset class for returns and appreciation.
Absolutely. Plot sales rose 7%, and with infrastructure expansion, land is becoming a high-demand, high-upside segment for developers and investors.
Business Bay and JVC led in activity, while Palm Jumeirah and Emirates Hills delivered premium value. Metro-linked areas are expected to be the next ROI drivers.
August 2025 was the third-busiest month of the year after May and July, but its YoY growth and segment diversity confirm broad market strength.
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