What's happening in Dubai's real estate market?
Have you ever wondered why Dubai's real estate market is exploding?
Or what signs point to the fact that it has become a real opportunity for those - like you - looking beyond traditional boundaries?
Absolute record: sales of 559.4 billion dirhams
The Dubai real estate market has reached an all-time high: sales for 2025 have already surpassed Dh 559.4 billion by the end of October, according to a report by fäm Properties.
This surpasses the record for 2024, set at Dh 522.1 billion.
With two months still to run, 2025 stands as the most active year ever for real estate in Dubai.
October detail: volumes and trends
In October alone there were 19,875 transactions with a total value of Dh 59.4 billion.
Among these:
Apartment sales dominated, with 16,238 transactions worth Dh 31 billion, up 3.4 percent year-on-year.
Villas declined in volume: 2,549 purchases and sales, value Dh 15.5 billion, a 36.8 percent drop from the previous year.
Lands show a surge: 399 lots sold for Dh 11 billion, up 23.9 % over October 2024.
The commercial segment exploded: 689 transactions, +61.7 % year-on-year, worth Dh 1.9 billion.
The average price per square foot (sq ft) rose 6.7 percent to Dh 1,692.
Which areas are driving growth?
Here are some highlights of the top areas in October 2025:
Business Bay: Dh 3.2 billion raised by 1,177 transactions.
Dubai Investment Park 2: Dh 2.6 billion from 921 purchases and sales.
Jumeirah Village Circle: leading by volume, 1,685 transactions amounting to Dh 2.5 billion.
In the luxury segment, the figures impress: the most expensive villa sold in October was in Jumeirah Second for Dh 220 million; while the top-selling apartment was at the Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai complex on Island 2 for Dh 155 million.
How are prices distributed?
36 percent of October sales were of homes between Dh 1-2 million.
28 % of transactions under Dh 1 million.
Homes above Dh 5 million covered 10 % of the market.
Why is this market so attractive?
According to fäm Properties CEO Firas Al Msaddi, the key is in transparency and availability of reliable data. "Dubai Land Department and platforms like DXBinteract are making one of the most transparent real estate ecosystems in the world accessible."
In other words: the big thing is not just that "the market is growing," but that it is growing visibly, documented and openly. For those investing or looking for housing, it means fewer "unknowns."
What next? What opportunities for you and your family
If you are thinking about relocating or investing in the UAE - perhaps with your eye on Dubai - this scenario is a strong signal. And this is where our role also comes in:
If you want to explore how your family (or business) can use this momentum in the real estate market, REMA Living Real Estate is ready to guide you. We help you understand the areas, dynamics, and segments best suited for you (who want serenity, value, vision). Contact us for a dedicated consultation: we can explore concrete opportunities together, explain regulations, costs, returns, timelines.
Practical Advice
Although the market is booming, remember: not all real estate is the same, and not all scenarios are worthwhile without careful vetting. Before you buy:
check documentation (title, licenses, ancillary costs)
analyze the area (amenities, transportation, potential for revaluation)
calculate the actual budget, including taxes, maintenance, management possible rent
estimate timeframe and goals: do you want to live, rent, resell?
In summary: take advantage of the wave, but jump in consciously -- always ask yourself if that choice will bring peace of mind, not just "excitement."
And if you want, we can explore together 5 up-and-coming areas in Dubai ideal for Italian families...do you want to do that?
