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Dubai Real Estate Market Review 23rd-Jul-2025
Dubai real estate prices rise 23.9 percent in Q2 2025 as sales hit record highs. Abu Dhabi tops the UAE in luxury real estate, boasting 352 homes over $1 million and 202 % price growth since 2020.
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July 23, 2025
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Dubai Land Department and Emirates NBD partner to simplify and speed real estate registrations, launching studies on offshore deal processing and new financial services. The initiative aligns with the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033 and D33 Economic Agenda to boost competitiveness, transparency, and digital transformation.
Read the full article on Gulf News
Dubai’s Q2 2025 real estate saw a 4.7% quarterly and 23.9% annual price rise, with apartment values up 73.3% over four years and villas soaring 180.1% since 2021. Prime property hit record highs, rents climbed 6.2% year-on-year, and 66,600 new homes are due in 2025.
Read the full article on Economy Middle East
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) has emerged as Dubai’s most sought-after area for rental apartments, according to data from PropertyFinder, with the community garnering 214,607 page views on the property portal’s platform.
Read the full article on Arabian Business
Dubai Islands is a multi-island waterfront master development by Nakheel, spanning five connected islands with 20 km of beaches. It offers apartments, branded residences, villas, and townhouses alongside mixed-use amenities, marinas, parks, retail and hospitality. Early-phase projects by Nakheel, Ellington and others make it a high-growth investment opportunity.
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Abu Dhabi tops the UAE in luxury real estate, boasting 352 homes over $1 million and 202 % price growth since 2020. Investors praise low taxes, quality of life and affordable entry. Population and Q1 2025 transactions jumped over 34 %, while Vision 2030’s mixed-use projects underpin its long-term appeal.
Read the full article on The National
The UAE has transformed into a diversified, investor-friendly economy beyond oil, driven by Vision 2030/2050 reforms. Key growth sectors include real estate, fintech, renewable energy, healthcare, tourism, logistics, AI, agri-tech, and education, supported by world-class infrastructure, tax incentives, and government-backed initiatives offering high-reward, low-risk opportunities.
Read the full article on Vocal
The UAE’s diversified economy, strategic location, modern infrastructure, and tax-free environment support robust real estate growth. High rental yields, Golden Visa incentives, freehold ownership, smart home innovations, and regulatory transparency attract global investors to diverse, high-quality residential and commercial properties, ensuring long-term stability and capital appreciation.
Read the full article on Top News
CBRE’s Q2 2025 review reports UAE GDP growth to 5.1%, driven by oil, trade and tourism. Dubai’s first-time buyer scheme and tight office supply pushed rentals up 20%. Residential values jumped 14-18%, transactions rose 23% at AED 270 bn; hospitality, retail and industrial markets thrive.
Read the full article on Zawya
UAE’s new corporate tax rule requires IFRS fair-valued investment properties to depreciate based on original cost (up to 4%), with a one-time irrevocable election in the first 2025 tax period. It aligns tax treatment with historical cost, prevents inflated deductions, and enhances compliance clarity and investor confidence.
Read the full article on MSN
Binghatti Holding’s H1 2025 net profit jumped 172% to AED1.82 bn, revenue nearly tripled to AED6.3 bn, and sales rose 60% to AED8.8 bn. Its backlog expanded to AED12.5 bn. The developer launched seven projects, delivered five, and saw 61% of sales from non-resident buyers.
Read the full article on Khaleej Times
fäm Properties was named exclusive master agency for Phase One of MAG Group’s AED60 billion Keturah Ardh, Dubai’s first heritage-wellness luxury community in Al Rowaiyah. It offers 558 freehold townhouse plots across 93 clusters with flexible payment plans, launching to brokers at Madinat Jumeirah on July 23.
Read the full article on Zawya
Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 22nd of July 2025
On 22 July 2025, Dubai’s real estate transactions totaled AED 1.683 billion. Off-plan sales contributed AED 924.8 million (54.9%) and ready properties AED 758.4 million (45.1%), reflecting a slight bias toward developer-led projects.
Category | Off-Plan (AED million) | Ready (AED million) |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 861.9 | 497.5 |
Villas | 53.2 | 134.3 |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 0.0 | 28.3 |
Commercial | 9.6 | 98.3 |
Total | 924.8 | 758.4 |
Off-Plan Market Performance
Total Value: AED 924,798,822
Share of Total Transactions: 54.9%
Subcategory | Value (AED) | % of Off-Plan |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 861,919,903 | 93.2% |
Villas | 53,243,216 | 5.8% |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 0 | 0.0% |
Commercial | 9,635,703 | 1.0% |
Off-plan activity was overwhelmingly driven by flats, which accounted for more than 93% of off-plan value.
Ready Market Performance
Total Value: AED 758,402,054
Share of Total Transactions: 45.1%
Subcategory | Value (AED) | % of Ready |
|---|---|---|
Flats | 497,501,822 | 65.6% |
Villas | 134,260,345 | 17.7% |
Hotel Apt. & Rooms | 28,324,562 | 3.7% |
Commercial | 98,315,325 | 13.0% |
Ready sales were led by flats, while villas and commercial units also made notable contributions, underscoring steady end-user demand.
On The Micro Level
Market Insights
The dominance of off-plan flats signals continued developer momentum, bolstered by attractive payment plans and launch incentives. Meanwhile, the robust share of ready-market villas and commercial assets points to a balanced appetite for both investment and immediate occupancy. As new off-plan supply rolls out in the coming weeks, market watchers will look for price stability in flats and sustained uptake in the ready segment, especially among villa buyers seeking swift delivery and rental returns.
Data Source: Dubai Land Department
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