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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 23-Dec-2025
Is it a good time to buy property in 2026. Dubai's Property Market Enters A More Mature Growth Phase Driven By Sound Demand.
The Real Estate Report
December 23, 2025
The Dubai real estate sector recorded AED21.99bn ($6bn) of transactions last week, according to data from the Land Department.
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Complementing its 18 great holes, Dubai Creek Resort unveiled the Solenna Villas – 18 stunning individual, luxury one and two-bedroom villas that have been curated by Park Hyatt Dubai.
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Indian property developers are accelerating expansion in the UAE, shifting from one-off launches to long-term local operations. They’re attracted by clear regulations, fast approvals, strong escrow/banking systems, and rising HNI migration. Indian buyers remain central, increasingly end-users, while the market ultimately rewards quality and timely delivery over nationality.
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District 1 in MBR City has evolved from a niche luxury enclave into a key driver of Dubai’s prime market. Strong connectivity, limited supply, and end-user demand lifted prices (ready +38% since 2021) and occupancy (32.6% in 2023 to 76.7% in H1 2025), supporting a more liquid secondary market.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
The Dubai real estate market is experiencing an unprecedented boom with high demand from investors and tenants. The property market recorded over AED525 billion in sales in the first 290 days of 2025, already surpassing 2024 numbers.
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UAE real estate is increasingly sold as a story, not just a structure. Developers use celebrities and athletes to create instant recognition, social proof, and lifestyle aspiration, turning projects into brands. Examples like Shah Rukh Khan (Danube), Alia/Ranbir (Damac), and Neymar’s Bugatti penthouse amplify global reach, speed sales, and support resale momentum.
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Dubai’s branded-residence boom is accelerating: pipeline projected to grow ~80% to nearly 250 projects by 2030, already the world’s largest cluster (~140 active). Demand is shifting toward “branded life” ecosystems, residential, hospitality, wellness, and workspace, supported by transparent project timelines and privileged pre-launch access.
Read the full article on Zawya
CEOWORLD ranked Abu Dhabi the world’s safest city for 2025 (97.73/100) among 300 cities, ahead of Taipei and Doha. It credits strong law enforcement, AI-enabled surveillance, and community policing. The city’s safety supports tourism, expat appeal, and investor confidence in Gulf real estate.
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Nisus Finance (via its DIFC-based Nisus High Yield Growth Fund) acquired the fully occupied Lootah Avenue in Dubai Motor City for Dh220.76m, including refurbishment. The 273-unit freehold asset expands its UAE portfolio, backed by Emirates NBD, reflecting institutional confidence and a strategy focused on ready, income-generating rental properties.
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Global Partners plans a 127,000 sqm low-rise masterplan in Dubai Creek, dedicating 70% to gardens and open space. Focused on wellness, it will offer views of Downtown and the Creek, plus curated retail. Construction is set to start in 2026, with OCTA Properties as exclusive sales partner and two branded-residence collaborations with hotel brands.
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B1 Properties brokered an AED 88m, 13,579-sqft signature plot on Palm Jumeirah, claimed as 2025’s highest price-per-sqft plot deal. The firm represented both sides and closed in one week, highlighting strong demand for rare Palm plots as buyers seek bespoke villa builds and long-term capital appreciation.
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Shurooq reported Dh5.8bn in sales, selling 4,358 of 4,520 units (96%) across Maryam Island, Sharjah Sustainable City, and Ajwan Khorfakkan. Maryam Island is 99% sold (Dh3.14bn), Sustainable City fully sold (Dh2.5bn), and Ajwan sold 62% (Dh271m), supported by strong UAE housing tailwinds
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Dubai’s 2025 real estate cycle is maturing, driven by genuine demand, a broader investor base, and property’s role as a global portfolio asset. Villa prices are up 206% from post-pandemic levels and 86% above the 2014 peak; apartments have also surpassed 2014 with 14.8% annual growth. Prime areas lead, mid-markets deepen demand, and high-value deals signal resilient, quality-led growth.
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Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 22th of December 2025
On the 22-Dec-2025, the total transacted value reached AED 1.57B. Off-plan dominated with AED 1.08B (68.7%), while Ready accounted for AED 490.3M (31.3%).
Category | Off-Plan (AED millions) | Ready (AED millions) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 753.0 | 298.6 |
Villas | 259.3 | 109.5 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 2.6 | 22.6 |
Commercial | 60.5 | 59.7 |
Total | 1,075.4 | 490.3 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 1.08B
Flats: AED 753.0M (70.0%)
Villas: AED 259.3M (24.1%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 2.6M (0.2%)
Commercial: AED 60.5M (5.6%)
Off-plan activity was decisively apartment-led, with villas providing a strong secondary leg and commercial remaining a modest contributor.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 490.3M
Flats: AED 298.6M (60.9%)
Villas: AED 109.5M (22.3%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 22.6M (4.6%)
Commercial: AED 59.7M (12.2%)
Ready demand stayed broad-based, anchored by flats, while commercial formed a relatively meaningful share versus typical daily mixes.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights & Outlook
The day’s profile reinforces an off-plan-led market where mid-to-upper ticket apartment demand continues to set the pace, while the ready segment shows healthier diversification, particularly with commercial holding a solid slice of activity. If this balance persists, it supports a market that’s still growth-oriented in launches, but increasingly selective and value-driven in completed stock.
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