Dubai Property Market Daily Sales Overview - Friday, 5 December 2025
Total Sales Value and Volume
On Friday, 5th December 2025, the Dubai property market displayed remarkable transactional activity, with a total of
897 transactions recorded across various sectors, encompassing apartments, villas, commercial units, and plots. The cumulative sales value reached an impressive
2.9 billion AED, underscoring the continued strength and resilience of Dubai’s real estate sector despite global economic fluctuations.
This volume indicates a robust market appetite, with both end-users and investors actively participating. The high transaction count, combined with a substantial total sales value, suggests that the market is balancing both quantity and quality of sales. It illustrates sustained demand in diverse property segments, further supported by a mixture of primary market launches and resale transactions.
Moreover, this sales volume and value signify Dubai’s ongoing appeal as a global real estate destination, driven by its strategic location, investor-friendly regulations, and continuous urban development projects. The diverse pricing bands covered reflect inclusivity but with a noticeable skew towards premium properties, which continue to anchor overall market value.
The Most Prominent Transactions
In analyzing the day's prominent transactions, several key trends emerge across Dubai’s dynamic districts. Business Bay, known for its thriving commercial hub, witnessed several sizeable primary market commercial sales, notably transactions worth 61.1 million AED and 40 million AED for commercial properties exceeding 12,000 square feet each. This highlights sustained investor confidence in commercial real estate within this strategic business center.
The villa sector also demonstrated significant activity, particularly in upscale neighborhoods such as Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid and Al Hebiah Fourth, where luxury villas sold in the range of 27 million to 38 million AED. These transactions reaffirm the demand for spacious, high-end villas catering to affluent residents and ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking exclusivity, privacy, and premium lifestyle experiences.
Plot sales showed notable prominence with transactions in regions such as Al Barsha South Third and Al Hebiah Second, fetching prices as high as 85.9 million AED and 69.6 million AED respectively. The sheer size of these plots, particularly a massive 158,488 SQFT plot transacted in Al Hebiah Second, signals strategic land bank accumulation by developers or investors, possibly anticipating future mega-project developments or land value appreciation.
Additionally, the presence of luxury apartments sold at values exceeding 26 million AED in coveted areas such as Business Bay and Jumeirah First demonstrates a healthy demand for premium vertical living spaces with distinguished amenities and prime locations.
The Most Expensive Properties Sold
Luxury property sales—defined here as transactions exceeding 10 million AED—continued to dominate the market’s headline figures on this date. The most expensive property sold was a spectacular plot in Al Barsha South Third, measuring over 37,000 sqft and valued at a staggering 85.9 million AED. This sale underscores the immense value placed on substantial land parcels within accessible yet emerging areas.
Similarly, primary market plots like the enormous 158,488 sqft land parcel in Al Hebiah Second sold for 69.6 million AED, which signals active interest by developers aiming to capitalize on growth corridors and the potential for master-planned communities or commercial hubs.
High-value commercial properties in Business Bay, including a 13,164 sqft unit at 61.1 million AED, accentuate the district’s standing as a coveted commercial real estate enclave in Dubai’s skyline.
Luxury villas in exclusive communities such as Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid and Al Hebiah Fourth secured considerable transaction values ranging from 27 million to 38 million AED. These sales confirm the strong preference for meticulously designed villas offering expansive plots (up to 16,000 sqft) and bespoke living standards.
Notably, luxury apartments in hubs like Business Bay and Jumeirah First sold in the vicinity of 26 to 28 million AED, reflecting the absolute top end of apartment pricing within Dubai’s premium vertical living landscape.
Sale Summary
The primary market segment exhibited vigorous activity, particularly within apartment projects led by renowned developers. Breez by Danube emerged as a front runner with 24 units sold, contributing over 61.2 million AED in total sales. Other prominent apartment projects included Wadaa - Altura 2 with 21 units sold (AED 11.1M), Terra Gardens - Building 2 with 20 units (AED 36M), Eltiera Heights with 18 units (AED 54.8M), and Palace Residences Hillside A with 17 units (AED 45.9M). This clearly indicates strong absorption rates for newly launched apartments across various price points.
In the villa market, the primary market saw the sale of 63 units tallying a remarkable 258.1 million AED, clearly reflecting ongoing demand for luxury villa living. Other notable villa projects included Dubai World Central (12 units, AED 63M), Al Furjan, The Valley - Vindera, and Al Yelayiss 1, albeit with lower volumes but contributing additional value.
The resale market remained active predominantly in the apartment sector with notable sales in projects like The First Collection at Dubai Studio City, Skyz by Danube, and Jumeirah Living Marina Gate. Total resale apartment transactions reflected moderate volumes but contributed valuable liquidity in proven, established communities.
Plot sales were extremely impactful this day, particularly in areas like Dubai Industrial City, where 6 plots sold for a combined total of 127.4 million AED. Additionally, single plot sales in Um Suqaim First and Al Nahda First accounted for exceptionally high values of 151.5 million AED and 110 million AED respectively, confirming strong investor interest in strategic land assets.
New Projects
Dubai’s resilience and forward momentum in real estate development are further evidenced by recent launches of several high-profile projects spanning luxury apartments and residences. Prominent among these are:
- Vida Residences Club Point - Building A (launched 20 September 2024; handover scheduled 28 February 2029) – representing a long-term investment opportunity in a lifestyle-centric development with extensive amenities.
- Porto View, Pier Point 1, and Pier Point 2 (launched 18 September 2024; handover 31 October 2028) – commanding attention for waterfront living with late-2020s completion timelines.
- Luminar Tower 2 (launched 16 September 2024; handover 27 October 2026) – offering mid-decade delivery promising near-term returns for investors and homeowners.
- Beach Walk Residences 3 by Imtiaz (launched 6 September 2024; handover 14 June 2026), Ashton Park Residences - The Second, Cove Edition Residence 1 by Imtiaz, and AZIZI VENICE 11 mark a series of strategically placed luxury and lifestyle-oriented projects expected to diversify buyer options and drive continued demand.
- Ocean Pearl by SD - 2 (launched 13 August 2024; handover 31 March 2027) – another key development aligning with Dubai’s expanding luxury real estate ecosystem.
The timeline of these projects’ handover dates, spanning from late 2025 to early 2029, provides considerable opportunities for investors with varying investment horizons—from near-term delivery to long-term wealth creation—sustaining Dubai’s market momentum for years ahead.
Overall Market Review
In summary, the Dubai property market on 5 December 2025 showcased a vibrant and lucrative landscape with 897 transactions generating a cumulative sales value of 2.9 billion AED. The mix of high-value plot sales, luxury villas, premium apartments, and solid primary market performance paints a picture of a well-balanced market catering to a broad spectrum of buyers and investors.
The dominance of luxury and prime properties in the day’s highest transactions, including multi-million dirham plots and villas, reinforces Dubai’s status as a magnet for capital placement and diversification. Simultaneously, sustained apartment sales at more accessible price points indicate healthy demand across market tiers.
Furthermore, the continuous stream of new project launches, with handover schedules extending into the late 2020s, signals confidence from developers and a robust pipeline geared towards accommodating long-term market demand. Given these dynamics, Dubai remains a steadfast beacon for real estate investment, balancing stability with growth potential in a highly competitive global market.