Dubai Real Estate Market Review 14-Nov-2025

Off-plan property sales in Dubai rose to an all-time high in the third quarter of 2025, with 42,000 units sold and transaction values reaching AED 138 billion.

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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 13th of November 2025

On 13 November 2025, the total transacted value reached AED2,250,828,497. Off-plan dominated with AED1,534,879,205 (68.2%), while Ready accounted for AED715,949,293 (31.8%).

Category

Off-Plan (AED millions)

Ready (AED millions)

Flats

1,276.6

509.4

Villas

134.2

128.1

Hotel Apts & Rooms

9.1

27.3

Commercial

115.0

51.1

Total

1,534.9

715.9

Off-Plan Market Performance

Total Value: AED1,534,879,205

  • Flats: AED1,276,620,913 (83.2% of off-plan)

  • Villas: AED134,211,788 (8.7% of off-plan)

  • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED9,075,324 (0.6% of off-plan)

  • Commercial: AED114,971,180 (7.5% of off-plan)

Off-plan activity was clearly flat-led, with apartments accounting for more than four-fifths of transactional value, while villas and commercial deals added meaningful depth to overall demand.

Ready Market Performance

Total Value: AED715,949,293

  • Flats: AED509,440,344 (71.2% of ready)

  • Villas: AED128,133,622 (17.9% of ready)

  • Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED27,302,706 (3.8% of ready)

  • Commercial: AED51,072,621 (7.1% of ready)

In the ready segment, established apartment communities continued to drive activity, with villas retaining a strong share as buyers sought immediate handover and occupier-ready product.

On The Micro Level

Market Insights & Outlook

The day’s trading reinforces Dubai’s apartment-centric story, with off-plan flats setting the pace and ready stock offering a solid alternative for end-users seeking immediacy. The balanced contribution from villas and commercial assets on both sides of the market underlines diversified demand, supporting a positive outlook for both new launches and mature communities.

Data Source: Dubai Land Department

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