Dubai real estate sales in April have leapt 1,633 per cent in five years as market boom continues.
Dubai’s Property Sector Hits Record AED62.4 Billion in April Sales
Dubai’s property market reached a record-breaking milestone in April, hitting AED62.4 billion ($17 billion) in total sales value — a 95.3% surge compared to April of the previous year, according to a recent market analysis by fäm Properties.
The data reveals that April witnessed 17,979 real estate transactions, showing a 55.4% increase in activity versus April 2024. This marks April 2025 as the third most active month in Dubai’s history in terms of transaction volume.
These figures emphasize the continued strength of Dubai’s real estate market. April’s sales exceeded the previous monthly record of AED61.1 billion ($16.6 billion), set in October last year. This momentum follows Q1 2025’s performance, which saw the second-highest quarterly sales total of AED142.7 billion ($38.9 billion).
Surge Across All Property Segments
Insights from DXBinteract highlight notable year-over-year growth across all real estate categories in April. Villa transactions soared to 3,223, a 134% rise, generating AED23.7 billion ($6.45 billion) in value. Land plot transactions increased 126% in volume, reaching 599 and contributing AED10.9 billion ($3 billion).
Apartment sales recorded a 42.3% increase, with 13,737 units sold for a combined AED26.7 billion ($7.4 billion). Additionally, 419 commercial property deals were finalized, amounting to AED1.1 billion ($299 million), up by 54% from April last year. The average property price per square foot rose by 2.3% to AED1,583 ($431).
Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, commented: “The ongoing rise in transaction volume and value once again reflects the enduring vitality of Dubai’s real estate market. It continues to reinforce Dubai’s standing as a reliable and attractive location for property investment, building trust among investors locally and globally.”
Five-Year Growth Snapshot
Dubai’s April real estate sales have grown by a staggering 1,633% in value over the past five years:
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2020: AED3.6bn ($980m) – 1,700 deals
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2021: AED10.9bn ($3bn) – 4,800 deals
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2022: AED17.5bn ($4.8bn) – 6,900 deals
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2023: AED26.3bn ($7.2bn) – 8,000 deals
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2024: AED32bn ($8.7bn) – 11,600 deals
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2025: AED62.4bn ($17bn) – 17,979 deals
Record-Setting Transactions and Market Trends
The highest-priced transaction in April was a luxury villa on Palm Jumeirah, sold for AED180 million ($50 million). The most expensive apartment sale occurred at Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai on Island 2, fetching AED156 million ($42.5 million).
Properties priced above AED5 million ($1.4 million) represented 11% of the month’s sales. Meanwhile, 31% of purchases were in the AED1–2 million ($272,000–$544,000) range, 27% were under AED1 million ($272,000), 18% were between AED2–3 million ($544,000–$817,000), and 14% were in the AED3–5 million ($817,000–$1.4 million) range.
Sales from developers accounted for 67% of the overall volume and value, outpacing resales which made up 33%.
Top Performing Areas – April 2025
The most active communities by sales volume in April were:
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Jumeirah Village Circle: 1,606 units, AED2.166 billion ($590 million)
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Business Bay: 1,168 units, AED3.477 billion ($947 million)
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Al Yelayiss 1: 1,020 units, AED3.338 billion ($909 million)
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Wadi Al Safa 5: 964 units, AED1.983 billion ($539 million)
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Dubai Marina: 926 units, AED3.243 billion ($883 million)
