August Property Sales Cross AED51.1 Billion
Dubai’s property market maintained its momentum this summer, recording AED51.1 billion in sales during August 2025. That marks a 7.9% increase compared to the same month last year. The total number of property deals also grew 15.4% year-on-year to 18,678 transactions.
Apartments Lead Market Growth
Apartments dominated activity, with sales worth AED30.2 billion. According to fäm Properties, transaction volumes in this segment rose 29.2% year-on-year to 15,900 units.
Commercial and Plot Transactions Gain Ground
Data from DXBinteract shows commercial property deals worth AED1.2 billion, up 20.4% in volume to 442 sales. Meanwhile, 392 plots were sold for AED8.9 billion, a 7.4% increase compared to August 2024.
Villas Face Volume Decline but Price Growth
Villa sales reached AED10.9 billion with 1,944 transactions, representing a 38.1% drop in volume year-on-year. Despite this, the average price per square foot rose 15.2% to AED1,720.
August Ranks Among 2025’s Strongest Months
This performance was the third highest month for transactions in 2025, following 20,322 deals in July and 18,693 in May.
“The overall figures for August once again reflect the consistent strength and resilience of Dubai’s real estate market, even through the summer months,” said Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties. “The city’s sustained growth is cementing its position as a leading destination for property investment.”
A Five-Year Perspective
Dubai’s August property sales have steadily climbed in recent years:
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2020: AED4.7B across 2,500 transactions
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2021: AED15B across 5,800 transactions
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2022: AED23.4B across 9,400 transactions
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2023: AED33.57B across 11,900 transactions
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2024: AED47.4B across 16,200 transactions
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2025: AED51.1B across 18,678 transactions
In the same period, the city’s average property price per sq ft has grown from AED826 in 2020 to AED1,720 in 2025.
Record-Breaking Sales in August
What This Means for Investors
Dubai’s performance underscores strong fundamentals:
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Rising price per sq ft indicates continued capital appreciation.
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Apartments and plots are leading investment opportunities.
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Luxury segment resilience is highlighted by record villa and apartment sales.
For buyers and investors, the data confirms Dubai remains one of the most attractive global property markets.
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