Dubai’s real estate market continues its upward trajectory, achieving record-breaking performance in Q3 2025. According to verified data from the Dubai Land Department and DXBinteract, the emirate recorded 59,228 property transactions valued at AED 170.7 billion ($46.5 billion), marking the highest quarterly volume ever recorded. This represents a 17.2% increase in transaction volume and a 19.9% rise in value compared to Q3 2024.

Market Highlights – Q3 2025

• Record Quarterly Performance: Q3 2025 achieved the highest transaction volume in Dubai’s history, reflecting sustained investor confidence and market momentum.

• Nine-Month Growth: From January to September 2025, Dubai completed 158,200 property transactions worth AED 498.8 billion ($136 billion), showing 20.5% growth in volume and 32.3% growth in value year-over-year.

• Segment Performance: Apartments led the market with 49,370 units sold at AED 94.3 billion ($25.7 billion), up 25.9%. Commercial properties rose 41.9% in volume, and plots saw 1,214 transactions worth AED 36.1 billion ($9.8 billion), up 25.7%.

• Off-Plan Market Strength: Off-plan properties dominated Q3 2025, accounting for 73% of transactions and 66% of market value, reflecting strong investor trust in Dubai’s development pipeline.

• September Momentum: September alone recorded 20,127 transactions valued at AED 54.3 billion ($14.8 billion), maintaining growth into Q4.

Market Insights
The balanced growth—where value appreciation exceeds volume growth—indicates healthy market dynamics driven by real demand rather than speculation. International buyers remain active, conducting due diligence and making strategic long-term investments. Experts advise focusing on established locations, credible developers, and realistic price expectations.

Key Drivers of Growth

• Extended visa programs (Golden Visa, 10-year residency)

• Expanded foreign ownership in strategic zones

• Streamlined property registration via Dubai Land Department

• Ongoing infrastructure and metro expansions

The Q3 2025 performance builds on 2024’s record-breaking year, which saw AED 761 billion in total transactions across 226,000 deals, cementing Dubai as a global real estate hub.