- The Real Estate Report
- Posts
- Dubai Real Estate Market Review 22nd-Jul-2025
Dubai Real Estate Market Review 22nd-Jul-2025
Dubai office rents plateau in 11 of 23 submarkets, though prime rates are still 36% higher year-on-year. Dubai’s average residential price hit Dh1,582/sq ft in H1 2025.
The Real Estate Report
July 22, 2025
In partnership with
Join over 4 million Americans who start their day with 1440 – your daily digest for unbiased, fact-centric news. From politics to sports, we cover it all by analyzing over 100 sources. Our concise, 5-minute read lands in your inbox each morning at no cost. Experience news without the noise; let 1440 help you make up your own mind. Sign up now and invite your friends and family to be part of the informed.
Dubai developers now offer off-plan office units to individuals in areas like Arjan and Motor City, driven by 92 to 95 percent occupancies. This aids SMEs but leaves Grade A supply unchanged. Rising rents (AED190 per sq ft, up 22 percent annually) and slim 2025 delivery reinforce the move.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
After two years of rent surges, Dubai office rents plateau in 11 of 23 submarkets, though prime rates are still 36% higher year-on-year. Demand shifts to larger spaces (10,000–20,000 sq ft). Strata offices and rights-of-first-refusal grow popular, with Dubai South and Expo City poised for expansion.
Read the full article on Gulf News
DAMAC Properties signed an MoC with the Dubai Land Department and Department of Economy and Tourism to boost the First-Time Home Buyer Program. Eligible UAE residents gain preferential pricing, flexible payment plans, enhanced mortgages and interest-free DLD fee installments for homes under AED 5 million, aligning with Dubai’s D33 agenda and 2033 Strategy.
Read the full article on Economy Middle East
Majid Developments launched Arlington Park in Dubai Land Residence Complex, a 140-unit community (studios to two-bedrooms) offering furnished and semi-furnished homes with amenities such as an infinity pool, gym, sauna, co-working space and game room. Construction began June 19, 2025, and early demand exceeded expectations.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
MERED launched a Summer Internship Program in Dubai Internet City, offering students and graduates hands-on experience across architecture, engineering, sales and finance. As part of its Iconic Talents & Legends initiative, interns work with global partners like Pininfarina and HBA through every stage of high-impact real estate development.
Read the full article on Zawya
Dubai will enact a law on January 1, 2026, creating a specialized disputes branch for citizen home-building contracts. It mandates 20-day mediation (extendable by 20 days) and 30-day committee adjudication to resolve construction disputes swiftly, ensuring project continuity and boosting Emirati social stability.
Read the full article on Economy Middle East
Dubai’s office sector sustained momentum in the second quarter of 2025, supported by restricted supply and continued international demand, according to Savills’ latest market report.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
Amwaj Development’s flagship Starlight Park in Meydan District 11, launched April 2024, is 50% built and has topped out all four towers. With 172 apartments and amenities from rooftop pools to padel courts, interior finishing is underway ahead of Q2 2026 delivery, highlighting speed and sustainability.
Read the full article on Zawya
Dubai’s average residential price hit Dh1,582/sq ft in H1 2025 (+6% vs H2 2024), as sales climbed to Dh151.8 bn (+46% YoY). Prime transactions rose 67% QoQ. Investors accounted for 58% of Q2 deals, while cash purchases increased to 52%, led by UK buyers.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
Burtville Developments launched Bab Al Qasr Canal View Residence 22 in Al Raha Beach: three waterfront towers with 242 furnished units (simplex, duplex, sky villas). Construction began July 2025; completion by Q2 2029. Residents receive five years’ access to Yas Beach Club and Bab Al Qasr Hotel beach facility.
Read the full article on Zawya
Property Finder data shows JVC tops Dubai rental views (214k), followed by Marina (192k). Rents rose 23.6% YoY; average UAE rent AED 86,222. JVC offers affordable AED 78k/year family-friendly apartments. Abu Dhabi’s average rent is AED 82,999. A 10–20% Dubai rental correction is forecast in 2025 amid rising supply.
Read the full article on Elite Agent
Azizi Developments’ Azizi Vista in Dubai Studio City is now 98% complete, outpacing its original Q3 2025 delivery. All structural, MEP, façade and pool works are finished, with external works and finishes also at 98%. A 182-strong team is finalizing interiors for an earlier handover.
Read the full article on Zawya
Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 21st of July 2025
On 21-Jul-2025, Dubai’s total real estate transaction value reached AED 3.72 billion, with off-plan assets contributing 69.3% (AED 2.58 bn) and ready properties 30.7% (AED 1.14 bn). (Please note that the below numbers are as reported on the 21st of July but the transactions didn’t necessarily happen on the 21st of July).
Category | Off-Plan (AED million) | Ready (AED million) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 2393.9 | 872.7 |
Villas | 135.0 | 183.0 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 18.9 | 21.7 |
Commercial | 33.7 | 61.9 |
Total | 2581.4 | 1139.3 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 2,581,388,820
Share of Total Transactions: 69.3 %
Flats: AED 2.39 bn (92.7% of off-plan)
Villas: AED 135 m (5.2%)
Hotel Apt. & Rooms: AED 18.9 m (0.7%)
Commercial: AED 33.7 m (1.3%)
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1,139,257,878
Share of Total Transactions: 30.7 %
Flats: AED 872.7 m (76.6% of ready)
Villas: AED 183.0 m (16.1%)
Hotel Apt. & Rooms: AED 21.7 m (1.9%)
Commercial: AED 61.9 m (5.4%)
On The Micro Level
Market Insights
Off-plan’s two-thirds share reflects ongoing investor appetite for pre-completion projects, led overwhelmingly by flats.
Ready flats remain popular for immediate occupancy, while ready villas capture a meaningful 16% share.
Niche segments, hotel apartments and commercials, stay modest but stable, catering to specialized needs.
Sustained demand for flats across both segments highlights Dubai’s enduring draw for urban living and rental income.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
Reply