Dubai’s real estate market continued to show strong momentum in October 2025, with total property transactions reaching AED 58.58 billion ($15.95 billion) across 19,756 deals, according to the latest data from the Dubai Land Department.
The performance highlights sustained investor confidence and the city’s ongoing appeal as one of the world’s most attractive real estate destinations.
The average price per square foot in October stood at AED 1,692, reflecting steady growth across the residential sector.
- Apartments averaged AED 87,000 per square metre, marking a 7.4% increase compared to October 2024.
- Villas reached an average of AED 185,000, up 5.7% year-on-year, continuing the trend of strong demand for luxury and spacious living.
- The commercial sector, however, saw a correction, with prices averaging AED 20,000, down 63.6% from last year.
Off-plan sales accounted for 71% of total transactions, underscoring Dubai’s growing reputation as a development-led market where investors seek early entry into high-potential projects. The surge in off-plan activity has been driven by competitive payment plans, new luxury launches, and continued foreign investor interest.
October saw 4,880 mortgage transactions, representing a 12.9% increase from the previous year, with a total mortgage value of AED 16.6 billion, up 2.3% year-on-year. These figures reflect sustained confidence among both end-users and investors leveraging financing opportunities in Dubai’s maturing market.
Property demand in October was concentrated across five high-performing areas that continue to lead the market in both transaction volume and value. These areas include Business Bay, Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai Marina, Downtown Dubai, and Palm Jumeirah.
Resale market performance
In the resale segment, Azizi Riviera led apartment resales with 107 transactions worth AED 93.7 million, while Aura recorded the highest villa resale value of AED 105.8 million.
Despite competition from off-plan launches, resale transactions remained healthy, reflecting steady end-user demand and capital appreciation.
Market outlook
As the city continues to expand its infrastructure and lifestyle offerings, Dubai’s property market is well-positioned to maintain its momentum into 2026 reaffirming its status as a global benchmark for resilience and investment opportunity.
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