Growing Villa Demand Pushes Dubai Residential Sales To New Heights in H1 2025

The Dubai real estate market witnessed a significant boost in the first half of 2025, with villa sales rising by 65% in total value and 55% in volume, compared to the same period last year.

The increasing interest from investors and buyers in the villa segment was evident in H1 2025, as total villa sales grew from AED 71.6 billion to AED 118.5 billion, with transaction numbers rising from 13,135 to 20,415.

According to a market update released by fäm Properties, the combined sales of villas and apartments grew by 38% in value, from AED 190.8 billion in H1 2024 to AED 262.7 billion in H1 2025. Transaction volume also rose by 22.96%, from 76,442 to 93,988 deals.

Data from DXBinteract indicates that apartment transactions in H1 increased by 16% year-on-year, from 63,307 to 73,573, while the total apartment sales value grew 21%, from AED 119.2 billion to AED 144.2 billion.

Villa sales recorded triple-digit growth in three months during the period, including a 118% increase in January, 111.5% in February, and a 147% surge in April, when the total villa sales value tripled year-on-year from AED 7.8 billion to AED 24 billion.

April was also a standout month for apartment sales, with transactions increasing by 42%, from 9,656 in 2024 to 13,736 in 2025, and sales value climbing by 48.47%, from AED 18.046 billion to AED 26.794 billion.

Average monthly villa transactions rose from 2,189 in H1 2024 to 3,402 in H1 2025, with the average monthly sales value increasing from AED 11.9 billion to AED 19.8 billion. Apartment transactions rose from a monthly average of 10,551 to 12,262, while the average monthly value increased from AED 19.9 billion to AED 24 billion.

“The surge in villa transactions across most months this year highlights a growing demand for larger, family-oriented homes, a trend we’ve seen strengthen in recent years,” said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties.

“At the same time, we’re witnessing sustained interest in apartments, particularly among investors and younger buyers seeking long-term value and rental yield, and this level of activity underlines consistent investor confidence in Dubai.”

Dubai residential property comparison first 6 months - sales transactions

Dubai residential property comparison first 6 months - sales value in billions