Dubai Real Estate Market Review 30-Sep-2025

Dubai real estate sales near $136.15 billion in first nine months of 2025, up 33.7 percent. UAE's Dh50-billion national rail programme to give Dh200-billion benefits.

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The Dubai real estate sector recorded AED16.48bn ($4.5bn) of transactions last week, according to data from the Land Department.

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DLD launched a six-month Emirati Real Estate Business Incubator with Dubai Silicon Oasis and partners to create 50 PropTech brokerages using AI, blockchain/tokenisation and digital platforms. It upskills Emirati brokers, offers labs and mentorship, targets faster, transparent transactions, and aims to boost entrepreneurship, jobs and market competitiveness.

Read the full article on Gulf News

Dubai Investment Real Estate reports 10% construction progress at Asayel Avenue in Mirdif Hills: site mobilization done, enabling works 99%, piling/foundations 40%, substructure 5%. AED 400m project delivers 191 smart-living apartments with amenities. Construction began Q2 2025; handover Q2 2027, enhancing Mirdif access and community-focused living.

Read the full article on Construction Business News

Dubai real estate surged in 2025. Jan–Sep deals hit AED670bn from 200k transactions; sales neared AED500bn (+33.7% value, +18.5% volume vs 2024). Prices rose 8–10%; yields 6–10%. HNWI demand (1,288 UHNW owners) and drivers, population growth, policies, tokenization, infrastructure, strong rents, sustain momentum.

Read the full article on Economy Middle East

Deyaar launched Park Five’s final phase, Ivy and Alder, in Dubai Production City, adding 277 units including the area’s first duplex townhouse-style homes. Mix spans studios to 3BR. Family amenities and sustainability align with Dubai Urban Plan 2040; completion targeted December 2027.

Read the full article on Zawya

Ciel Dubai Marina, a 377m hotel by The First Group designed by NORR, will feature 1,004 rooms with panoramic views, the world’s highest infinity pool and sky lounge, eight dining venues, a 61st-floor spa, gym and lounges, family programs, and prime Marina access to beaches, malls and transit.

Read the full article on Commercial Real Estate

Chinese investors are pivoting to the UAE, especially Abu Dhabi and Dubai, citing strong growth, policies (Golden Visa), and high yields. H1 2025: Abu Dhabi deals +39% to $14bn; Dubai transactions +22% to 98,726, value +40% to AED326.9bn. Aldar’s Chinese sales quadrupled to $450m.

Read the full article on Yicai Global

UAE’s Dh50bn National Railway Programme aims to generate over Dh200bn in benefits, cut emissions, boost safety, and support Net Zero 2050. Minister Al Mazrouei said rail and smart, autonomous transport infrastructure are national priorities.

Read the full article on Khaleej Times

Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 29th of September 2025

On the 29-Sep-2025, the total transacted value reached AED 3,323,418,638. Off-plan dominated with AED 2,627,663,641 (79.1%), while Ready accounted for AED 695,754,997 (20.9%).

Category

Off-Plan (AED millions)

Ready (AED millions)

Flats

1,925.3

497.5

Villas

641.8

149.0

Hotel Apt. & Rooms

9.3

9.8

Commercial

51.2

39.5

Total

2,627.7

695.8

Off-Plan Market Performance

Total Value: AED 2,627,663,641

Flats: AED 1,925.3 (73.3%)
Villas: AED 641.8 (24.4%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 9.3 (0.4%)
Commercial: AED 51.2 (2.0%)

Off-plan activity was led overwhelmingly by flats, with villas a strong secondary contributor.

Ready Market Performance

Total Value: AED 695,754,997

Flats: AED 497.5 (71.5%)
Villas: AED 149.0 (21.4%)
Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 9.8 (1.4%)
Commercial: AED 39.5 (5.7%)

Ready transactions were also flat-driven, with villas providing notable depth.

On The Micro Level

Market Insights & Outlook

A high off-plan share underscores continued buyer preference for pipeline supply, while healthy ready-flat volumes signal end-user demand. Watch villa momentum across both segments for clues on upgrading trends and family-led purchases.

Data Source: Dubai Land Department

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