Dubai Property Sales Hit $38.7B in Q1, Prices Soar

Dubai Property Sales Hit $38.7B in Q1, Prices Soar

Post by : Omar Nasser

April 16, 2025 5:14 p.m. 2483

Dubai's real estate market started strong in 2025, with property sales reaching over AED 142 billion ($38.7 billion) in the first three months, according to a new report from Bayut. The city’s real estate market is growing, with more and more investors from both inside and outside the country. Dubai's stable economy and tax-friendly policies have made it a popular choice for people looking to buy property.

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Bayut’s report shows that property prices in Dubai continue to go up. Villas in DAMAC Hills saw the largest price increase, going up by 21%. Apartments and villas in other areas also saw price rises.

For people looking for more affordable options, areas like Dubai Residence Complex, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Damac Hills 2, and Dubailand are popular choices. In the mid-range market, places like Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bay, Al Furjan, and Reem are becoming more popular. Luxury areas like Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, Arabian Ranches, and DAMAC Hills continue to attract wealthy buyers.

Prices for affordable apartments went up by 10%, while villa prices went up by 6%. Apartments in the middle price range saw price rises between 1% and 11%, but Business Bay saw a small drop of 3%. Luxury property prices went up between 11% and 21% for villas and 11% for apartments.

DAMAC Hills saw a 20.7% increase in villa prices. Bayut’s analysis shows that over 45,000 real estate deals happened in the first quarter of 2025, totaling AED 142 billion ($38.7 billion). Of these, over 15,000 were for ready-to-move-in properties, while more than 29,000 were for properties still under construction.

Investors are also making money from rent. Affordable apartments in areas like International City, Dubai Investments Park (DIP), and Discovery Gardens are providing strong rental returns between 9% and 11%. Middle-range areas like Living Legends, Al Furjan, and Town Square are offering returns between 8% and 11%. Luxury apartments in areas like Al Sufouh, Green Community, and DAMAC Hills are also giving good returns, with rental income over 7.88%.

When it comes to villas, affordable communities like DAMAC Hills 2, Serena, and International City have the highest rental returns, at over 5.71%. Mid-range villa areas like Jumeirah Village Circle, Motor City, and Mudon are offering returns between 5% and 8%. Luxury villas in places like Al Barari, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Mohammed Bin Rashid City have returns over 5.82%.

Haider Ali Khan, CEO of Bayut, said, "Dubai's property market has had a strong start in 2025. The city continues to attract global investors, especially in the luxury sector. At the same time, there is a growing interest in planned communities that offer everything people need in one place.”

Dubai’s real estate market is doing well in every price range. The city remains a top destination for people looking to buy property, whether they are looking for affordable homes, mid-range options, or luxury estates.

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