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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 19-Jun-2025
Dubai property agents under pressure as real estate market heats up in 2025. Dh10m+ transactions rose from 469 in 2020 to 4,670 in 2024, with 1,300 sales in Q1 2025 (31% YoY).
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June 19, 2025
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Dubai’s luxury real estate market exploded: Dh10m+ transactions rose from 469 in 2020 to 4,670 in 2024, with 1,300 sales in Q1 2025 (31% YoY). Off-plan deals now make up 69%. Villas account for 70%, apartments fetch Dh5,400/sqft. Branded residences and new masterplans fuel an 8–10% price rise.
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Infracorp launched California Residences in Wadi Al Safa, Dubai: a BD 61.8 M, 370-unit development (one- to three-bedroom apartments, villas, townhouses). Sales began June 11, 2025. Amenities include gym, pools, and landscaped gardens. Completion is set for Q2 2028, offering sustainable, family-focused living near Global Village and IMG Worlds.
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Dubai’s DLD now issues blockchain-based property tokens through its REES pilot, creating enforceable ownership certificates. Regulated by DLD, VARA, RERA, and SCA, tokenised real estate uses smart contracts for transparency. Investors gain freehold rights in SPVs, but must use licensed platforms and ensure tokens link to actual DLD-registered titles.
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Ellington Properties has joined Dubai’s second tokenized property initiative, tokenizing a Kensington Waters unit in MBR City. Offering fractional shares from AED 2,000 with blockchain-backed certification, this move broadens access to design-led real estate and underscores Dubai’s push toward a digital economy.
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Despite record Dh528 billion transactions (+17%), Dubai’s 12,000+ brokers face fierce competition, stricter RERA regulations, and savvy, data-driven clients. Agents must leverage real-time market insights, niche specialisation, multilingual support, and digital tools to navigate volatility and stay ahead.
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Gulf waterfront real estate is shifting from isolated, prestige-driven icons (like Palm Jumeirah) to integrated, livable districts. Developers now favor mid-rise, mixed-use schemes with strong connectivity, public spaces, and ecological buffers. Examples include Dubai Maritime City’s low-density projects (e.g. The Mural Beyond), Lusail’s community-focused marina, and Saudi Arabia’s eco-oriented waterfront plans.
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Despite well-capitalized developers, investors need cash and cash flow to capitalize on dips amid speculative launches, oversupply, and inflated rent-yield claims. Real estate success relies on supply-pipeline analysis, patience, and liquidity, not clichés like “buy the dip.”
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 18th of June 2025
On 18 June 2025, Dubai’s total real estate transaction value reached AED 1.832 billion. Off-plan sales accounted for AED 1.163 billion (63.5%), while ready properties contributed AED 669.5 million (36.5%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED million) | Ready (AED million) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 1,082.5 | 488.6 |
Villas | 71.7 | 87.6 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 4.5 | 13.6 |
Commercial | 4.1 | 79.7 |
Total | 1,162.8 | 669.5 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Off-Plan: AED 1.163 billion (63.5% of total)
Flats: AED 1.082 billion (93.1% of off-plan)
Villas: AED 71.7 million (6.2%)
Hotel Apartments & Rooms: AED 4.5 million (0.4%)
Commercial: AED 4.1 million (0.4%)
The market on the 18th of June was almost entirely focused on flats, villas made a modest appearance, while hotel rooms & apartment and commercial saw minimal activity.
Ready Market Performance
Total Ready: AED 669.5 million (36.5% of total)
Flats: AED 488.6 million (73.0% of ready)
Villas: AED 87.6 million (13.1%)
Hotel Apartments & Rooms: AED 13.6 million (2.0%)
Commercial: AED 79.7 million (11.9%)
The ready-market mix similarly favors flats, with villas and commercial transactions showing healthy participation, and hotel apartment sales remain modest.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights
Investor appetite remains firmly behind off-plan flats, which dominate nearly two-thirds of activity. The ready segment shows solid flat demand alongside a notable villa share, reflecting both end-user and investor interest. Low commercial and hotel-apartment volumes suggest cautious diversification. Looking ahead, delivery timelines, pricing transparency and service-charge clarity will be key to absorbing new supply and sustaining market momentum.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
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