Dubai Real Estate Weekly Market Analysis 12-May-2025

The total real estate transactions in Dubai for Week 17 was AED 9.88 billion and 4,163 transaction. Off-plan contributed 61.4% or 6.07 billion, while Ready properties contributed 38.6% or 3.8 billion.

During Week 17, Dubai’s real estate market saw 4,163 transactions totaling AED 9.88 billion. Off-Plan properties led activity with AED 6.07 billion (61.4 % of total), while Ready properties contributed AED 3.81 billion (38.6 %).

• Oneberoom Flats were the most traded, with 1582 transactions.
• 3-Bedroom & 4-Bedroom villas dominated the villas with 256 transactions combined.

Breakdown of Transactions:

Off-Plan Properties:

Off-plan properties contributed significantly, accounting for 61.4% of total transactions (AED 6.07 billion).

• Flats dominated this category with AED 5.16 billion, comprising 84.9% of off-plan transactions.
• Villas followed, contributing AED 814 million (13.4%).
• Hotel Apartments & Rooms had a modest contribution of AED 52 million (0.9%).
• Commercials added AED 34 million (0.6%).

Most Active Areas by Value

• Bukadra – AED 457.3 million
• Jumeirah First – AED 451.3 million
• Palm Jumeirah – AED 442.8 million
• Marsa Dubai – AED 409.9 million
• Palm Deira – AED 352.5 million

These ten locales together accounted for AED 3.49 billion (57.5% of total off-plan transactions).

Ready Properties:

Ready properties made up 38.6% of total transactions (AED 3.81 billion).

• Flats led here as well, with AED 2.62 billion (7% of ready transactions).
• Villas accounted for AED 594.2 billion (6%).
• Hotel Apartments & Rooms contributed AED 216.8 million (7%).
• Commercials totaled AED 382.5 million (0%).

Most Active Areas by Value

• Business Bay – AED 473.2 million
• Burj Khalifa – AED 339.8 million
• Palm Jumeirah – AED 287.7 million
• Jumeirah Lakes Towers – AED 252.6 million
• Jumeirah Village Circle – AED 215.8 million

The top 10 areas combined totaled AED 2.28 billion (59.8% of total ready transactions).

On the micro level, below is the sales distribution based on the number of bedrooms

Market Insights:

• Off-Plan resilience: With 61.4 % share and flats accounting for 84.9 % of Off-Plan value, buyer interest remains firmly on new apartment launches, particularly in emerging pockets like Bukadra and Jumeirah First.
• Ready demand: The Ready segment’s 38.6 % share and strong performance in Business Bay and Burj Khalifa underline ongoing end-user and investor appetite for immediate occupancy in core mixed-use districts.
• Looking ahead: As new Off-Plan launches come online, competition for flat sales may intensify, potentially moderating price growth. Conversely, limited Ready supply in prime addresses should sustain attractive yields for turnkey assets. Stakeholders should monitor inventory levels in top-performing areas to anticipate shifts in buyer preference and pricing dynamics.