Dubai property figures: May 2023

Mounir, founder of DRN Dubai Real Estate, a French estate agency in Dubai

By Mounir Redjdal

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The property market in Dubai: May 2023


Dubai’s property figures for May 2023 show exceptional growth, confirming the upward trend observed since the start of the year.

Foreign investment continues to play a key role in Dubai’s property market, accounting for more than 60% of transactions and underlining the city’s enduring appeal as a property investment destination.

As regards sales of property, they rose significantly in May, whilst the rental market also showed signs of strength.

The’Dubai Real Estate | Net estate agency provides you with property market figures every month.

Here are the key figures for May 2023, compared with those for May 2022:


Buying property in Dubai:

  • The number of property transactions rose by 75.9%, with a total of 11,757 sales.
  • The value of sales rose by 87% to 34.2 billion dirhams (approximately 8.5 billion euros).

Flat for sale:

  • Flat sales rose significantly by 88.4% compared with May 2022.

Villa / house for sale:

  • The number of villa sales fell by 7.6%.
  • Villa prices have risen by 25%

Land for sale:

  • Land sales recorded an impressive increase of 233%.

Sale of commercial premises:

  • Sales of commercial premises rose by 109%.

The rental market in May 2023


  • Rents for flats have risen by an average of 11.7%.
  • Rents for villas have risen by an average of 33.3%.

The most sought-after neighbourhoods among investors in May 2023


  • Dubai Marina: 1,245 sales.
  • Jumeirah Circle Village (JVC): 1,187 sales.
  • Business Bay: 665 sales.

In conclusion, Dubai remains a prime destination for luxury property, with impressive figures for May 2023.

Rising prices, an increase in transactions and continued appeal to foreign investors are all signs of a robust and steadily growing property market.

Dubai therefore remains a must-visit destination for global property investment.

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Mounir Redjdal

Founder of DRN Real Estate

Mounir Redjdal is an entrepreneur and the founder of DRN Dubai Real Estate, a French-speaking estate agency based in Dubai since 2017.

An active investor in the Middle East for over 15 years, he supports international investors with a structured, long-term approach.

Under his leadership, DRN has exceeded €100 million in transactions in 2021 and has established itself in Dubai’s French-speaking market.

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