Dubai plans over 300,000 new residential units by 2028. For 2025 alone, 81,084 units are scheduled. Growth aligns with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.
Market activity surged in Q1 2025. Transactions reached 42,273. Year-on-year growth: 50%. Total sales: Dh114.15 billion. Average unit price: Dh2.7 million.
Key contributors: local demand, foreign investment, strategic planning. Confidence in off-plan real estate stays strong.
Popular areas: Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Business Bay, Al Furjan. More than 25,000 apartments and 6,600 villas/townhouses registered.
Off-plan demand driven by flexible payment plans, competitive prices. JVC led with studio and 1-bedroom unit sales. Off-plan apartments reached Dh1,926 per sq ft. Family buyers favored 4-bedroom townhouses.
Communities driving sales:
Luxury villas increased 13% over Q3 2024. HNWIs preferred large, premium homes. Communities like Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Dubai Hills Estate led search demand.
Mortgage activity grew. 26,000+ loans processed. Finance access remains strong. Infrastructure upgrades and green spaces planned under 2040 vision.
Foreign investment rose 34% in Q1 2025 vs Q1 2024. Developers warned of potential oversupply in mid-market. Balanced growth needed.
Interest rates may affect affordability. Developers continue offering attractive finance structures.
Top new launches include:
Dubai’s non-oil GDP grew by 3.9% in 2024. Economic stability supports market growth. Planning, demand, and execution drive 2025 success.
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