Dubai’s residential property sector recorded strong momentum in the first half of 2025, led by a notable rise in villa sales. The segment’s performance was fuelled by heightened investor interest and a sustained demand for larger, family-focused homes, resulting in a significant increase in both transaction value and volume.
Villa Sales See Exceptional Growth
In the first half of 2025, villa transactions registered a 65% increase in value and a 55% rise in volume compared to the same period in 2024. The total sales value rose from AED 71.6 billion to AED 118.5 billion, while the number of transactions grew from 13,135 to 20,415. This growth underscores a broader market shift toward larger, family-oriented residences, driven by both end-users and long-term investors.
Villa transactions averaged 3,402 per month in 2025, up from 2,189 in the previous year. During the same period, the average monthly sales value rose markedly, increasing from AED 11.9 billion to AED 19.8 billion.
Triple-Digit Rises in Key Months
Villa sales experienced triple-digit growth across multiple months. January recorded a 118% year-on-year increase, followed by 111.5% in February, while April saw a remarkable 147% surge. Notably, April’s sales value alone tripled year-on-year, rising from AED 7.8 billion in 2024 to AED 24 billion in 2025 highlighting robust demand within the luxury and family housing segments.
Apartment Market Maintains Upward Trajectory
Although villas have dominated market activity, the apartment segment also recorded notable growth. The number of apartment transactions increased by 16% year-on-year, rising from 63,307 to 73,573, while the total value advanced by 21%, reaching AED 144.2 billion compared to AED 119.2 billion in the same period last year.
April emerged as a standout month for the apartment segment, with transactions rising by 42% to reach 13,736, and the total sales value climbing by 48.47% to AED 26.794 billion. Monthly averages also reflected this upward trend, with the number of deals increasing from 10,551 to 12,262 and the average monthly sales value growing from AED 19.9 billion to AED 24 billion.
Residential Market Overview
Total sales of villas and apartments in the first half of 2025 amounted to AED 262.7 billion, representing a 38% increase compared to AED 190.8 billion during the same period in 2024. Transaction volumes also saw a notable rise of 22.96%, growing from 76,442 to 93,988 deals. These results highlight sustained investor confidence and the enduring strength of Dubai’s real estate market across a diverse range of buyers.
Breakdown of Monthly Transactions
- January 2025
Villas: 3,558 deals | AED 16.102 billion
Apartments: 9,944 deals | AED 18.169 billion - February 2025
Villas: 3,917 deals | AED 19.541 billion
Apartments: 11,370 deals | AED 21.468 billion - March 2025
Villas: 2,739 deals | AED 14.193 billion
Apartments: 11,661 deals | AED 22.673 billion - April 2025
Villas: Value rose to AED 24 billion
Apartments: 13,736 deals | AED 26.794 billion - May 2025
Villas: 3,809 deals | AED 25.079 billion
Apartments: 14,013 deals | AED 29.697 billion - June 2025
Villas: 2,985 deals | AED 19.539 billion
Apartments: 12,849 deals | AED 25.382 billion
Where One Investments Fits In
The performance of Dubai’s real estate market in the first half of 2025 has further cemented the city’s reputation as a premier global investment hub. The significant increase in villa transactions, alongside sustained growth in apartment sales, indicates a resilient and well-balanced market. With investor confidence remaining high and demand broadening across segments, the sector is well-positioned to carry this momentum into the remainder of the year.
One Investments offers tailored advisory services within Dubai’s dynamic real estate market, focusing on opportunities that align financial performance with long-term value. With a clear emphasis on capital growth and asset resilience, our expertise supports investors in making sound, strategic decisions in one of the world’s most forward-looking property landscapes.
