Nakheel says construction on Palm Jebel Ali is progressing well, with major infrastructure works, services installation, and beachfront villas rising. The relaunched (2023) mega-island, twice Palm Jumeirah’s size, has strong luxury demand; some villas were ~22% complete in Oct and may finish by late 2027, with phases extending into the 2030s.
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The Dubai real estate sector delivered its strongest performance on record in 2025, with transactions reaching AED917bn ($249.7bn), according to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
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Land Sterling unveiled Stellar Axis, a premium mid-rise in Warsan 4 (International City Phase 2) with 119 apartments (studios to two-bed). Led by Ajmal Estate Developers, it targets functional community living with amenities and on-site retail. Completion is set for Q1 2027; Metro Blue Line (2029) should boost connectivity.
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Dubai’s retail property sales hit a quarterly record: AED1.1bn across 400 deals, with transactions up ~80% QoQ (Q3 2025) and ~30% YoY, amid tight supply and rising occupancy. Rents rose ~7.7% citywide (up to 15% in hotspots). Warehousing also surged, with rents up ~17% YoY.
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The Dubai real estate market closed 2025 on a record-breaking note, supported by strong demand, rising prices and broad-based activity across key residential corridors.
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Dubai’s property market has matured from boom-bust cycles (2015–2025) into a broader, more resilient ecosystem. H1 2025 saw 94,700 investors (+26% YoY), 91,900 residential deals worth AED262.1bn (+36% value). Demand has shifted to off-plan (70%+ of deals) and more villas/townhouses. Prices are up ~80% since 2015; rents ~45%. Next: large supply pipeline with possible delays, plus fractional/tech-driven ownership, new financing, and more sustainable, integrated communities.
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Dubai’s $10m+ home sales hit a 2025 record: $9.05bn (+27.7% YoY) across 500 deals (up from 30 in 2020), with 68 sales above $25m (+45%). Q4 saw 143 deals (+39% QoQ), led by Palm Jumeirah and Palm Jebel Ali; the priciest was a $149.7m Bugatti Residences penthouse. Knight Frank expects prime values +3% in 2026.
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Binghatti sold more properties in Dubai last month than real estate giant Emaar, as the developer continues to find success with its luxury off-plan residences.
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Abu Dhabi hit record 2025 real estate sales: AED142bn across 39,000+ transactions (+38% volume, +47% value YoY). Off-plan led (66.24%): 16,410 sales worth AED58.4bn; ready sales were 8,196 worth AED32.7bn. Top areas included Al Reem, Yas, Saadiyat and Hudayriyat, with standout high-value apartment and villa deals.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 12th of January 2026
On the 12-Jan-2026, the total transacted value reached AED 1.33bn. Off-plan dominated with AED 820.3m (61.5%), while Ready accounted for AED 514.0m (38.5%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 572.4 | 333.7 |
Villas | 210.5 | 130.6 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 1.8 | 4.6 |
Commercial | 35.5 | 45.1 |
Total | 820.3 | 514.0 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 820.3m
Flats: AED 572.4m (69.8%)
Villas: AED 210.5m (25.7%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 1.8m (0.2%)
Commercial: AED 35.5m (4.3%)
Off-plan performance was overwhelmingly apartment-led, with villas providing a solid secondary contribution and minimal hotel-linked activity.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 514.0m
Flats: AED 333.7m (64.9%)
Villas: AED 130.6m (25.4%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 4.6m (0.9%)
Commercial: AED 45.1m (8.8%)
Ready-market value remained anchored by flats, while commercial’s share was notably higher than off-plan, pointing to selective demand for completed income-oriented assets.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
The day’s activity reflects a market still skewed toward future supply, with off-plan capturing nearly two-thirds of total value, an indicator of continued confidence in delivery timelines and product absorption. At the same time, the ready segment’s meaningful 38.5% share shows sustained end-user and investor demand for immediate occupancy, with a relatively stronger commercial tilt suggesting appetite for stabilised assets alongside residential trading.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department