Dubai Sees 38% Surge in Residential Sales in H1 2025, Villa Market Drives Record Growth

Investor Confidence Drives 38% Surge in Dubai Residential Sales in H1 2025

Dubai’s residential real estate market reached unprecedented heights in the first half of 2025, with total sales value jumping 38% year-on-year, as per the latest market report by fäm Properties. Buoyed by rising demand for villas and sustained apartment transactions, the emirate saw property deals worth AED 262.7 billion across 93,988 transactions between January and June.

Villa Transactions Lead the Surge with 65% Increase in Value

Villas were the clear outperformers in H1 2025:

• AED 118.5 billion in villa sales, up from AED 71.6 billion in H1 2024 (65% growth)

• 20,415 villa transactions, up from 13,135 (55% growth)

The villa segment’s performance reflects the ongoing demand for spacious, family-centric homes, as Dubai’s growing population continues to favor lifestyle-driven communities.

April was a standout month, with villa sales value tripling year-on-year to AED 24 billion, from AED 7.8 billion in April 2024 — a 147% jump.

Apartments Remain Strong with 21% Rise in Sales Value

Apartments also showed consistent strength:

• 73,573 apartment transactions, up 16% from 63,307

• AED 144.2 billion in sales, up 21% from AED 119.2 billion

April apartment transactions jumped by 42%, while value increased by 48.47%, making it one of the most active months of the year for this segment.

Monthly Averages Highlight Market Momentum

The monthly figures further underscore the strength of the market:

• Villas: Average monthly sales increased from 2,189 to 3,402 transactions, with values rising from AED 11.9B to AED 19.8B

• Apartments: Average monthly deals rose from 10,551 to 12,262, with average monthly sales values climbing from AED 19.9B to AED 24B

Market Confidence Remains Strong Amidst Rising Demand

According to Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties:

“The surge in villa transactions across most months this year highlights a growing demand for larger, family-oriented homes — a trend we’ve seen strengthen in recent years.”

He added:

“We’re also witnessing consistent interest in apartments, particularly from younger investors and end-users focused on long-term value and rental yield.”

With lifestyle preferences shifting and global investor interest high, Dubai’s market fundamentals appear more robust than ever.

Dubai Real Estate Hits All-Time High in H1 2025

The city closed the first half of 2025 with a record-breaking 98,603 property sales valued at AED 326.7 billion, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s most dynamic real estate markets.