Dubai Real Estate Market Review 12-Dec-2025
Dubai property prices jump 2.5% in November. Dubai first in Asia for apartment investment returns. Casagrand makes international debut with a $120 million luxury project in Dubai Chennai-based developer Casagrand has made its international debut in Dubai with Casagrand Hermina, a $120 million luxury waterfront project on Dubai Islands. The B+G+13 tower offers 131 premium homes and marks the first step in its 6 million sq ft UAE expansion plan. Read the full article on Business Line Liveability Now Key In Dubai’s Luxury Real Estate Market Dubai’s luxury market is shifting from branded real estate to wellbeing-focused “liveability.” MAG’s AED3bn Keturah Reserve in Meydan offers nature-led, wellness-centric homes with transparent, milestone-based payment and delivery guarantees, aiming to set higher standards for investor protection while appealing to UHNW buyers seeking quality of life. Read the full article on MENA FN Dubai apartments deliver highest returns in Asian real estate market: report A Singapore-based study ranks Dubai first in Asia for apartment investment returns, with prices doubling in three years and rental yields of 7.5%. Istanbul remains cheap yet offers 7% yields, while major Chinese cities saw apartment values fall 22–30% over the same period. Read the full article on Business Recorder Dubai property prices jump 2.5% in November as buyer confidence grows – report Dubai’s housing market stayed strong in November: prices rose 2.5% to AED 1,950 psf, with AED 46bn in sales and off-plan making up 70% of deals. Rentals were stable, dominated by renewals, as tenants and buyers focused on established communities heading into 2026. Read the full article on Arabian Business Tight supply conditions drive UAE real estate sector growth in Q3 JLL says the UAE real estate market showed strong, mature growth in Q3 2025. Off-plan residential sales, especially in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, drove price gains, hospitality investment shifted toward existing assets, and industrial warehouse demand surged, pushing rents sharply higher amid tight prime supply and evolving logistics needs. Read the full article on Zawya Dubai real estate growth moderates as villas outperform apartments Dubai’s housing market kept growing in November 2025, with prices up 1.4% yearly 20.2%. Villas massively outperformed apartments, now 86% above the 2014 peak. Off-plan deals made up 74% of sales, ultra-prime homes stayed in high demand, and Emaar, Binghatti and Damac led developer activity. Read the full article on Khaleej Times Italian investors boost demand in Expo City and Siniya Island Italian demand for Dubai property is rising, with investors focusing on Expo City for its smart, sustainable, well-connected urban lifestyle, and Siniya Island for tranquil, Mediterranean-style waterfront living. Both offer early-stage pricing, strong rental returns, no property tax, and long-term security in a regulated, resilient market. Read the full article on Zawya Sanzen enters UAE realty market with mega projects UAE-born developer Sanzen has officially launched with a three-day pre-launch event in Dubai, unveiling its first projects: Zen Lagoons in Meydan, Dubai, and Sukoon by Sanzen in Sharjah. Focused on human-centered, zen-inspired communities, it’s inviting brokers and investors to submit EOIs with up to 10% pre-launch advantages. Read the full article on Gulf Today Rate cuts nearly over — but loan costs will still drop for UAE residents in 2026 UAE borrowing costs are expected to ease slightly in 2026 as US Fed rate cuts flow through, gradually lowering mortgage and loan rates. Relief will be slow and uneven: variable mortgages benefit first, credit cards stay costly, savings rates fall faster, and modestly cheaper finance may support real estate. Read the full article on Gulf News Dubai Real Estate Transactions as Reported on the 11th of December 2025 On the 11-Dec-2025, the total transacted value reached AED 1,903,724,416. Off plan dominated with AED 1,116,095,093 (58.6%), while Ready accounted for AED 787,629,323 (41.4%). Category Off-Plan (AED millions) Ready (AED millions) Flats 901.3 479.6 Villas 184.1 214.7 Hotel Apt. & Rooms 10.7 33.7 Commercial 20.1 59.7 Total 1,116.1 787.6 Off-Plan Market Performance Total Value: AED 1,116,095,093 (58.6% of daily total) Off-plan performance was driven overwhelmingly by apartment demand, reflecting sustained investor appetite for mid-market and early-stage project opportunities. Ready Market Performance Total Value: AED 787,629,323 (41.4% of daily total) Ready-sector activity showed strong end-user and upgrade-driven momentum, with apartments driving the bulk of transactions and villas retaining a meaningful share. On The Micro Level Market Insights & Outlook The day’s results reaffirm Dubai’s balanced demand profile: off plan continues to lead, powered by new inventory and investor confidence, while ready homes remain resilient due to end-user stability. With nearly 60% of all value anchored in off-plan sales, the market maintains its forward-looking trajectory heading toward year-end. Data Source: Dubai Land Department
