Dubai's real estate market confirmed its strength in March 2025, recording an overall positive performance despite a slight drop in volume compared to February. With price levels on the rise, dynamic transactions in key areas and an explosion in land sales, the market remains buoyant.
Strong growth in sales
March saw 15,057 real estate transactions, up 10.8% on March 2024. The total value of sales reached AED 47.1 billion, representing annual growth of 26.5%. The average price per square foot was AED 1,596, an increase of 9.1%.
Breakdown by property type
Apartments
Apartments dominated the market with 11,569 sales, up 9.5% year-on-year. The total value of transactions reached AED 22.6 billion, with an average price of AED 1.3 million, up 9.1%.
Villas
Villa sales totaled 1,535 units, down 35.7% on March 2024. However, the overall value reached AED 6.6 billion, and the average price continued to rise to AED 3.4 million (+2.7%).
Shops
The commercial segment recorded 408 transactions, up 19.6%, for a total value of AED 1.2 billion. The average price was AED 1.6 million, up 28.4% year-on-year.
Land
Land sales exploded with 1,545 transactions, an increase of 411.6%. The total value reached AED 16.7 billion, although the average price fell to AED 3.3 million (-45.1%).
The most dynamic districts in March 2025
Here are the zones with the highest sales volumes:
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
- Business Bay
- Dubai Marina
- Dubai Hills Estate
- Al Furjan
These areas are still preferred by investors for their rental yields, connectivity and variety of real estate projects.
Best-selling projects in March 2025
Off-plan apartments
- Binghatti Elite - 384 sales / AED 205.3 M
- Orise - 318 sales / 999.3 M AED
- Binghatti Skyrise - 291 sales / AED 423 M
- Rove Home Dubai Marina - 210 sales / AED 349.1 M
- Terra Heights - 200 sales / AED 376.2 M
Villas on plan
- The Valley - Elva - 157 sales / AED 523.8 M
- Report Village 1 - 92 sales / AED 130.7 M
- La Tilia At Villanova Phase 1 - 84 sales / AED 280.3 M
- La Tilia At Villanova Phase 2 - 76 sales / AED 251.4 M
- Ibiza - 73 sales / AED 120.5 M
A continuing trend
Despite a slight downturn in villa sales, the overall rise in price per square foot and the explosion in land sales show that the momentum remains very positive. Dubai real estate continues to attract both residents and international investors looking for yield and asset enhancement.
Conclusion
March 2025 marks another strong month for Dubai's real estate market. Thanks to high volumes, rising valuations and promising projects, the city offers attractive investment opportunities.
At DRN Dubai Real Estate Net, we help you identify the best-performing projects and secure your investment with peace of mind. Our team will support you with local expertise and a long-term strategic vision.
