Dubai Property Market Sales Overview - Thursday, 16 October 2025
Total Sales Value and Volume
On 16 October 2025, Dubai's property market exhibited robust transactional activity with a
total sales volume of 847 transactions and a staggering total sales value reaching
2.5 billion AED. This healthy volume of transactions highlights the sustained demand across various segments of the market —
from luxury villas and apartments in prime locations to strategic plot investments. The sheer magnitude of the overall sales value signals remarkable liquidity in the market and investor confidence in Dubai’s real estate prospects despite global economic fluctuations.
The volume of nearly 850 transactions suggests a dynamic ecosystem fueled by diverse buyer profiles including primary market investors, end-users, and resale buyers. This transactional breadth reflects not only confidence in established neighborhoods but also ongoing momentum in emerging districts, signaling a balanced market with healthy activity on both ends.
With high-value deals continuing to drive the market forward, such a substantial cumulative value further reinforces Dubai’s position as a leading global real estate hub favored for its transparency, security, and innovation in property offerings.
The Most Prominent Transactions
Analyzing significant transactions from today’s data, it is clear that both primary and resale segments play pivotal roles in the market dynamics. Noteworthy is the prominence of certain projects registering multiple sales, especially in the primary market where developer-led apartment sales accounted for a large chunk of activity.
Notable projects such as Tecom Site A recorded 31 apartment sales totaling approximately 13.1 million AED, illustrating a consistent buyer preference for upcoming communities with established infrastructure.
Similarly, Sky Hills Astra Tower B posted 25 apartment sales valued at nearly 31.7 million AED, underlining the demand for branded developments with integrated lifestyle amenities.
The luxury villa segment exhibited a steady performance with significant sales volumes in communities such as Dubai World Central and Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum District 11. Particularly, the latter saw just 2 villa sales with an impressive aggregate value of 25.8 million AED, reflecting a demand for exclusivity and spacious living in sought-after greenfield developments.
ReSale activity also remained competitive with projects like The Fields At D11 - MBRMC and Maha Townhouses collectively closing multiple villa deals totaling over 21 million AED. This shows sustained appetite on the secondary market for ready-to-move properties with established neighborhood advantages.
Plot sales, often driven by long-term investment and development intentions, saw meaningful traction. For instance, plots in Damac Lagoons - Malta (2) and Damac Lagoons - Marbella attracted buyers with combined sales exceeding 17 million AED. Such transactions underline strategic acquisition trends, often geared toward capital appreciation and future development opportunities.
The Most Expensive Properties Sold
On the luxury front, a total of ten marquee properties sold above the 10 million AED threshold, signaling robust activity in Dubai’s premium real estate tier. The crown jewel of the day was a plot in Al Satwa that fetched an extraordinary 78 million AED over 15,020 sqft, marking a landmark transaction with implications for urban redevelopment and future luxury projects in the area.
Another prime highlight was the sale of a lavish apartment in Jumeirah First valued at 70 million AED spanning over 6,400 sqft in the primary market. This transaction illustrates the strong appeal luxury apartments command, combining exclusivity with waterfront convenience and panoramic views.
Palm Jumeirah, a perennial epicenter for luxury real estate, witnessed two significant deals today: an upscale apartment commanding 54.3 million AED and a villa sale at approximately 48.5 million AED. These sales showcase the island’s enduring allure among both international investors and high-net-worth individuals seeking prestigious waterfront living.
In commercial hubs, an apartment in Trade Center Second valued at over 50.2 million AED was sold directly by the developer, demonstrating sustained demand for luxury real estate in Dubai’s thriving business districts.
Other notable high-value deals included a villa in Al Hebiah Fourth sold for 48.4 million AED, a sizable plot in Palm Jabal Ali acquired for 47 million AED on the primary market, and a sprawling industrial plot in Ras Al Khor Industrial First valued at 36 million AED. Each of these sales reflects an appetite for exclusive, often large-format properties that cater to bespoke living, investment strategies, or industrial growth.
The spectrum of luxury properties covered multiple categories — from rare apartment offerings and grand villas to large plots — emphasizing Dubai’s multi-dimensional luxury market geared toward diversified investor interests.
Sale Summary
Delving deeper into the sales summary, a strong dominance of primary market apartment sales emerges with 193 units sold contributing a combined volume of almost 485.7 million AED. This evidences the continuous momentum in new developments attracting end-users and investors alike.
Projects such as Tecom Site A, Sky Hills Astra Tower B, and Timez by Danube have recorded significant unit sales, highlighting the preference for newer, well-planned apartment communities offering integrated amenities and value appreciation potential. The broad count of 193 apartments sold in the primary market underlines a thriving new-build sector, supported by infrastructural development and government initiatives.
On the villas front, sales remain robust with a total of 22 villas sold in the primary market across various projects, generating aggregate sales of approximately 91.1 million AED. This indicates rising demand for villa living, driven by larger household sizes, lifestyle aspirations, and the enduring trend of residents seeking private outdoor spaces post-pandemic.
Secondary market villas and apartments continue to maintain market equilibrium, with several projects witnessing multiple resale deals, notably in communities like The Fields At D11 - MBRMC and Maha Townhouses. Collectively, these resale transactions underscore investor confidence in stable capital values and liquidity even outside primary sales.
Plot sales, though smaller in number, show targeted interest in key locations such as Damac Lagoons, Jumeirah Garden City, and unnamed front-line projects, indicating strategic land banking for future developments or speculative holding in a market known for cyclical appreciation.
New Projects
The market continues to see an influx of fresh supply from diversified developers, with multiple new projects launched in recent months, supporting the pipeline of upcoming properties that will shape Dubai’s real estate landscape over the next few years.
Among the most noteworthy is Vida Residences Club Point - Building A, launched on 20 September 2024, with a handover expected in February 2029. This long-term project highlights developer confidence in sustained demand for luxury serviced residences aligned with lifestyle tourism and business hospitality.
Waterfront developments such as Porto View, and both phases of Pier Point, launched simultaneously on 18 September 2024 with handover dates in late 2028, are poised to deliver premium apartments capitalizing on Dubai’s expanding coastal allure.
Urban luxury continues with projects like Luminar Tower 2 (handover October 2026), Beach Walk Residences 3 by Imtiaz (handover mid-2026), and Ashton Park Residences - The Second (handover December 2025), which cater to buyers looking for high-quality finishes and proximity to lifestyle hubs.
Additionally, projects such as Cove Edition Residence 1, Azizi Venice 11, and Ocean Pearl by SD-2 demonstrate the developer community's commitment to delivering a diverse offering including mid to high-tier residences with modern amenities and strategic locations, facilitating broad demographic access to Dubai’s property market.
Overall Market Review
The property market in Dubai on 16 October 2025 demonstrated remarkable vitality with 847 transactions totaling a significant 2.5 billion AED in sales. This convergence of strong volume and high value underscores a market that is both broad in participation and deep in capital commitment.
Luxury real estate continues to be a magnet for high-net-worth individuals, as evidenced by the ultra-premium sales including a record-breaking 78 million AED plot in Al Satwa and multi-million AED apartments and villas across prestigious areas like Palm Jumeirah and Jumeirah First. This strongly suggests Dubai remains an elite residential destination with immense appeal for investors, end-users, and international buyers.
The sustained strength of primary market apartment sales, comprising nearly 486 million AED across 193 units, points to a thriving new-build environment, bolstered by diverse project launches like Vida Residences Club Point and Pier Point. Additionally, sectors such as villas, resale properties, and plots maintain their relevance, contributing to a well-rounded market ecosystem.
Going forward, this balance between volume and value across different asset classes and locations will be crucial in maintaining market stability and growth, especially as Dubai continues to position itself as a global real estate hub driven by innovation, quality, and investor confidence.