Luxury Confidence, Solid Growth, and Off-Plan Momentum

Dubai’s real estate market maintained its upward trajectory in May 2025, delivering a robust performance in both volume and value. With 18,693 transactions recorded, the market saw a 6% increase in sales volume and a 43.9% rise in total value (AED 66.8B) compared to the same month last year.

Investor Insights: Strong Fundamentals Amid Global Uncertainty

• Price per sqft reached AED 1,604, a 2.7% year-on-year increase, showcasing sustained appreciation in Dubai’s maturing property landscape.
   
• Apartments remained stable, while villa sales rose significantly, both in volume (+24%) and value (AED 20.9B), driven by end-user demand and high-net-worth investors.
   
• Plot sales spiked 148.5% YoY, reaching AED 14.7B, highlighting increased developer confidence and future project pipeline investment.
   

Luxury Segment Leading the Charge

The city’s high-end market remains as attractive as ever, with elite transactions reinforcing Dubai’s global luxury positioning:

• Top Apartment Sale: AED 164M at Jumeirah Residences Asora Bay
   
• Top Villa Sale: AED 300M in Palm Jumeirah
  Other luxury deals occurred in Royal Atlantis, Peninsula Residences, Como Residences, and World Islands, emphasizing continued demand for waterfront and branded residences.
   

Top Performing Off-Plan Projects (1st Sale)

• Apartments: Sobha Solis, Sobha Orbis, and Binghatti Skyrise were among the most transacted with median prices between AED 500K–1.2M.
   
• Villas: The Oasis – Ostra and The Valley – Rivera led the luxury villa scene, with prices reaching AED 15.5M in prime gated communities.
   

Resale Market Gaining Ground

• Re-sale apartments saw strong numbers in Azizi Riviera, Peninsula, and Canal Front Residences, while resale villas in Damac Islands, Aura, and Bliss 1 confirmed buyer trust in established locations.
   

Mortgage Movement

• A total of 4,668 mortgage-backed transactions were recorded—a 26.4% increase YoY—although the financed value declined slightly to AED 15B, indicating a mix of mid-range and lower LTV deals.

📌 Conclusion

With double-digit growth in villas, plots, and overall transaction value, May 2025 reflects investor trust, developer confidence, and end-user activity across all key segments. Luxury remains resilient, off-plan continues to attract capital, and Dubai solidifies its role as a safe, stable, and strategic real estate destination—especially amidst global volatility.

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