Key Takeaways
- The Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, part of Digital Dubai, has released the price index results for commercial, residential, and hospitality real estate for the fourth quarter of 2025.
- According to the report, the general index for residential properties rose by 9.81% in 2025 compared to 2024.
- This was driven by a 14.83% increase in villa prices, while residential apartments saw a growth of 7.38%.
The Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment, part of Digital Dubai, has released the price index results for commercial, residential, and hospitality real estate for the fourth quarter of 2025. The data shows continued positive momentum in Dubai’s real estate market, with growth recorded across various major categories.
According to the report, the general index for residential properties rose by 9.81% in 2025 compared to 2024. This was driven by a 14.83% increase in villa prices, while residential apartments saw a growth of 7.38%.
| Property Type | Annual Change |
|---|---|
| Villas | + 14.83% |
| Apartments | + 7.38% |
| Overall Residential Index | + 9.81% |
In the commercial sector, the general index for 2025 recorded an annual growth of 9.54% compared to 2024, supported by ongoing economic and commercial activity in Dubai.
Breaking this down by category, offices led the growth with an annual increase of 15.86%, while retail shops saw an annual increase of 11.52%.
Commercial Sector General Index Growth (2025)
| Property Type | Annual Change |
|---|---|
| Offices | + 15.86% |
| Retail Shops | + 11.52% |
| Overall Commercial Index | + 9.54% |
The hospitality sector also showed positive performance in 2025, achieving an annual growth of 4.80% compared to 2024, fueled by steady tourism and recovering demand. Hotel apartments led this growth at 6.25%, while hotel rooms saw a slight increase of 0.85%.
Dubai Hospitality Sector Growth (2025)
| Accommodation Type | Annual Change |
|---|---|
| Hotel Apartments | + 6.25% |
| Hotel Rooms | + 0.85% |
| Overall Hospitality Sector | + 4.80% |
