Dubai's Real Estate Boom: Demand Soars

Dubai's real estate market continued to perform dynamically in July 2025, surpassing a monthly transaction volume of 49.6 billion dirhams, marking a 12.09% increase compared to the previous month. The growth is even more significant compared to the same period last year: 24.8%. A notable increase in the number of purchases is also observed: a total of 18,191 transactions were registered, representing a 16.5% monthly and 21.5% yearly increase. The data clearly shows that as the year enters its second half, the emirate's real estate market remains in strong momentum.

New districts come to the forefront

Buyer interest is increasingly shifting from the usual central locations to newer, developing areas. These districts are not only more affordable but also represent long-term value, especially for those looking for property for personal use, not merely for investment.

Several factors contribute to this change. The city's infrastructural expansion, new community developments, and developers' flexible payment schedules all contribute to turning interest towards new regions.

Off-plan segment dominance

Pre-sales of new projects, or off-plan transactions, constitute the decisive part of real estate market movements: according to July data, this segment accounted for 74.26% of total activity. This is partly due to developers striving to meet buyer demands: offering flexible structures, community-based master plans, and long-term value-based concepts.

Buyers today are much more conscious, placing increasing emphasis on the quality of the property, delivery deadlines, and overall value retention.

Square meter prices and segment trends

Average square foot prices in July 2025:

Off-plan apartments: 2,090 dirhams

Ready-to-move apartments: 1,495 dirhams

Off-plan villas and townhouses: 1,353 dirhams

Secondary market villas: 1,666 dirhams

Prices have changed minimally monthly, and performance is increasingly determined by design and location rather than macroeconomic factors.

Secondary market and new buyers

The market for completed properties also remained active. Districts where buyers can benefit from new mortgage opportunities are particularly attractive. The number of first-time homebuyers increased, while in the premium segment, those planning for the long term are primarily interested, placing importance on practical layout and energy efficiency.

What to expect?

Dubai's real estate market is increasingly built around buyer awareness, diversified capital allocation, and solid-development foundations. The flexibility of new projects, prioritization of community planning, and combination of financial options favor stable demand—regardless of whether one is present in the market as an investor or a homebuyer.

(The article's source is based on data from Springfield Properties.)