Dubai’s property market maintained its strong momentum in Q1 2025, registering AED142.7 billion in sales—the second-highest quarterly total ever. The figure marks a 30.3% year-on-year surge in value, with 45,485 sales transactions reflecting a 22.8% increase from Q1 2024.

The report from fäm Properties highlighted a dramatic 193.8% rise in plot sales, reaching AED35.5 billion from 2,926 deals. Villa sales jumped 43.1% to AED41.3 billion, while apartment sales climbed 12.6% to AED62.3 billion. Commercial property transactions rose by 25.2% to AED3.6 billion.

The median price per sq ft also continued its upward trend, reaching AED1,563 in Q1—up from AED1,497 last year and AED889 in 2021.

Top-selling areas by volume included:

• Jumeirah Village Circle: 3,605 transactions (AED4.56B)

• Wadi Al Safa: 3,596 transactions (AED7.64B)

• Business Bay: 2,782 transactions (AED7.26B)

• Dubai South: 2,676 transactions (AED8.75B)

• Dubai Marina: 2,583 transactions (AED9.28B)

The most expensive deal was a villa in Dubai Hills Estate, which sold for AED140 million. The priciest apartment went for AED116 million at The Rings 1 in Jumeirah Second.

In terms of price brackets, properties valued between AED1–2 million led with 31% of total sales. Units below AED1 million made up 26%, and those over AED5 million accounted for 9%.

Off-plan sales dominated the quarter, with 65% of all transactions by volume and 61% by value, reaffirming strong buyer interest in new developments.

“Dubai’s real estate growth is showing no signs of slowing down,” said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties. “These numbers confirm Dubai’s global appeal and its position as a top-tier investment hub.”