Dubai’s property market maintained strong momentum in September 2025, recording 20,127 sales transactions, an 11.3% increase compared with the same month in 2024, according to data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD).
The total value of transactions reached AED54.3 billion ($14.8bn), representing a 21.2% annual increase, while the average price per square foot rose to AED1,689 ($460).
Sales Breakdown
Compared with September 2024, performance across segments showed notable shifts:
- Apartments: 17,112 sales worth AED31.8bn ($8.7bn), up from 14,167 sales worth AED24.5bn ($6.7bn).
- Villas: 955 sales worth AED5.2bn ($1.4bn), down from 3,244 sales worth AED14.6bn ($4bn).
- Commercial properties: 514 sales worth AED1.5bn ($408m), up from 352 sales worth AED751.3m ($204m).
- Plots: 1,545 sales worth AED15.7bn ($4.3bn), a sharp rise from 282 sales worth AED4.8bn ($1.3bn).
Mortgage Market
A total of 3,787 mortgage transactions were registered in September 2025, reflecting a 9.2% decline compared with September 2024. The value of mortgage lending stood at AED12.1bn ($3.3bn), down 24.2% year-on-year.
Record-Breaking Transactions
- Aman Residences Dubai – AED83m ($22.6m)
- Casa Canal at Al Wasl – AED200m ($54.5m)
- The Alba Residences at Palm Jumeirah – AED70m ($19.06m)
- Villa in World Islands – AED200m ($54.5m)
- Villa in Jumeirah Second – AED185m ($50.3m)
- Villa in Palm Jumeirah – AED115m ($31.31m)
Top-Selling Projects
September’s best-performing projects included:
- Binghatti Skyrise (apartments): 318 sales worth AED577.8m ($157.3m).
- Binghatti Aquarise (apartments): 305 sales worth AED512.6m ($139.5m).
- Damac Islands – Seychelles 2 (villas): 176 sales worth AED531.6m ($144.7m).
- Dubai World Central (villas): 167 sales worth AED748.4m ($203.8m).
Rental Market Trends
Rental values continued to climb in September 2025:
- Apartments: Average annual rent AED88,000 ($23,950).
- Villas: Average annual rent AED190,000 ($51,780).
- Commercial properties: Average annual rent AED75,000 ($20,450), up 10.3% from September 2024.
The Dubai Land Department data indicates that the emirate’s property sector continues to strengthen, supported by high transaction volumes, rising rental yields, and sustained demand across residential, commercial, and land segments. The market is expected to maintain this momentum into late 2025 and 2026.
