Dubai Property Market Sees 12% Annual Price Rise as Transactions Surge in July 2025

Dubai logs over a total of 20,248 real estate transactions worth AED 63.90 Billion were conducted during the week ending 31st July 2025, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD).

HIGHLIGHTS – JULY 2025
✓ Total Property Sale Transactions – 20,248

✓ Total Sales Value – AED 63.90 B

✓ Off-Plan Units – 12,724

✓ Ready Units 7,524

Dubai’s real estate market recorded a 12% annual price increase, with apartments outperforming villas in short-term growth. This trend is driven by rising demand from young professionals and new expatriates seeking centrally located, amenity-rich lifestyles. While villas remain dominant in long-term value appreciation—favored by families prioritizing space and privacy—apartment prices rose by 3.8% in Q1 2025, compared to a 2.4% increase for villas. High rental yields, robust investor interest, and population growth supported by Golden Visa initiatives continue to position Dubai as a leading global property investment destination. With infrastructure upgrades and a steady inflow of international capital, Dubai’s real estate outlook remains bullish. The city’s evolving urban hubs and lifestyle offerings are also fueling buyer confidence across all segments.