Dubai’s thriving property market has set a new benchmark, recording an all-time high of AED 62.4 billion in real estate sales for April 2025. This figure reflects an astonishing 95.3% year-on-year growth, emphasizing the emirate’s continued dominance as a global investment hotspot.
📈 Record-Breaking Transactions in April 2025
A total of 17,979 property transactions were recorded in April, representing a 55.4% increase compared to April 2024. According to fam Properties, this surpasses the previous monthly record of AED 61.1 billion set in October 2024 and follows the second-highest quarterly total of AED 142.7 billion posted in Q1 2025.
🏡 Growth Across All Property Segments
Data from DXBinteract reveals robust growth across all property types:
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Villas: 3,223 transactions worth AED 23.7 billion (+134% in volume)
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Land Plots: 599 deals amounting to AED 10.9 billion (+126%)
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Apartments: 13,737 sales totaling AED 26.7 billion (+42.3%)
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Commercial Properties: 419 transactions worth AED 1.1 billion (+54%)
The average price per square foot also climbed by 2.3%, reaching AED 1,583.
🗣️ Expert Commentary from fam Properties
Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fam Properties, stated that this consistent growth underscores the strength and resilience of Dubai’s real estate market. He highlighted Dubai’s reputation as a safe investment haven, attracting increasing attention from both regional and international investors.
📊 5-Year Growth Trajectory: 2020–2025
The rise in real estate sales over five years has been exponential:
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2020: AED 3.6 billion (1,700 deals)
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2021: AED 10.9 billion
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2022: AED 17.5 billion
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2023: AED 26.3 billion
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2024: AED 32 billion
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2025 (April): AED 62.4 billion
That’s a massive 1,633% increase in just five years!
💎 Most Expensive Property Sales in April 2025
Two standout transactions grabbed headlines:
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Palm Jumeirah Villa: Sold for AED 180 million
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Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai Apartment: Sold for AED 156 million
These were the highest-value deals of the month.
💰 Sales by Property Value Segment
Here’s a breakdown of sales by price:
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Above AED 5 million: 11%
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AED 3–5 million: 14%
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AED 2–3 million: 18%
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AED 1–2 million: 31%
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Below AED 1 million: 27%
🏙️ Primary Market Dominance & Top Locations
New project sales led the market:
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67% from first-time developer sales
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33% from resale transactions
🔝 Best-Performing Areas in April 2025:
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Jumeirah Village Circle: 1,606 units – AED 2.166B
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Business Bay: 1,168 units – AED 3.477B
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Al Yelayiss 1: 1,020 units – AED 3.338B
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Wadi Al Safa 5: 964 units – AED 1.983B
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Dubai Marina: 926 units – AED 3.243B
🔮 Outlook for Dubai’s Real Estate Market
With new developments dominating sales and locations like JVC and Business Bay leading the charts, Dubai’s real estate sector continues to provide strong investment opportunities. As the city further evolves its urban landscape and economic strategy, the property market remains poised for long-term, sustainable growth.
