Dubai real estate hits Dh51.1 Billion in August sales

Real estate has always been one of Dubai’s strongest sectors. With steady growth, and increasing demand for housing, it remains a key source of stability. In August 2025, Dubai’s property market registered AED 51.1 billion in sales, reflecting a 7.9% increase compared with the same month last year. 

Transaction volumes rose 15.4% year-on-year to reach 18,678, ranking as the third-highest monthly total of the year, following 20,322 deals in July and 18,693 in May.

Apartments lead the market

Apartments dominated market activity in August, generating AED 30.2 billion in sales. Transaction volumes rose 29.2% year-on-year to 15,900, underscoring the strong demand for high-rise living. 

Commercial property also posted steady gains, with sales of AED 1.2 billion across 442 deals, up 20.4% from the previous year. Meanwhile, plot sales reached 392 transactions worth AED 8.9 billion, marking a 7.4% annual increase.

Villa sales dropped by 38.1% year-on-year to 1,944 units in August, with a total value of AED 10.9 billion. Despite fewer transactions, the average price per square foot rose 15.2% to AED 1,720, showing steady demand for prime and luxury properties.

A Five-year growth trajectory

Dubai’s property market in August reflects a strong growth pattern over the past five years. In 2020, sales were recorded at AED 4.7 billion across 2,500 transactions. This rose sharply in 2021 to AED 15 billion from 5,800 deals and continued climbing to AED 23.4 billion in 2022, AED 33.57 billion in 2023, and AED 47.4 billion in 2024.

The average price per square foot has also followed a consistent upward trend – increasing from AED 826 in 2020 to AED 1,011 in 2021, AED 1,143 in 2022, AED 1,410 in 2023, and AED 1,494 in 2024. By August 2025, this reached AED 1,720, further solidifying Dubai’s reputation as a high-value market.

Luxury properties in the spotlight

Dubai’s luxury homes continue to attract attention. In August, the most expensive sale was a villa on Palm Jumeirah for AED 161 million. The highest apartment sale was at Selicon Star 2 in Nadd Hessa for AED 100 million.

A lasting strength

Dubai’s real estate story is not defined by short-term gains but by long-term strength. Its scale, steady role in the economy, strong demographic demand, and rising global interest have made it a truly resilient asset class. For investors seeking stability along with growth potential, the market already offers firm foundations.

The sector has consistently demonstrated its strength, and with the guidance of trusted brokers such as One Investments, investors benefit from the assurance of international standards, premium design, and developments tailored to the needs of buyers.