Dubai Real Estate Sales Hit $14.8 Billion in September 2025

Dubai’s property market has once again proven its resilience and global appeal, with real estate transactions reaching AED 54.3 billion ($14.8 billion) in September 2025 – marking an 11.3% increase in sales volume compared to the same month in 2024.

According to data from Kelt and Co Realty, the total number of sales transactions stood at 20,127, reflecting sustained momentum across key property segments.

Market Breakdown (September 2025 vs September 2024):

• Apartments: 17,112 sales worth AED31.8bn ($8.7bn), up from 14,167 sales worth AED24.5bn ($6.7bn)
• Villas: 955 sales worth AED5.2bn ($1.4bn), down from 3,244 sales worth AED14.6bn ($4bn)
• Commercial Properties: 514 sales worth AED1.5bn ($408m), up from 352 sales worth AED751m ($204m)
• Plots: 1,545 sales worth AED15.7bn ($4.3bn), up from 282 sales worth AED4.8bn ($1.3bn)

The average price per sq. ft. rose to AED1,689 ($460), highlighting strong capital appreciation across the market.

Top Performing Areas:

• Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): Leading with yields of 7.39%, average price AED 1,238 per sq. ft.
• Dubai Hills Estate: Premium residences with strong rental demand.
• Business Bay: A lifestyle and commercial hub offering both appreciation and rental yield opportunities.

Record-Breaking Sales:

• Most Expensive Apartment: Aman Residences Dubai – Tower 1, Jumeirah Second, sold for AED83m ($22.6m).
• Most Expensive Villa: A property on The World Islands sold for AED200m ($54.5m).

Best-Selling Projects in September 2025:

• Binghatti Skyrise (apartments): 318 sales worth AED577.8m ($157.3m)
• Binghatti Aquarise (apartments): 305 sales worth AED512.6m ($139.5m)
• Damac Islands – Seychelles 2 (villas): 176 sales worth AED531.6m ($144.7m)
• Dubai World Central (villas): 167 sales worth AED748.4m ($203.8m)

Rental Market Highlights:

• Apartments: Average annual rent AED88,000 ($23,950)
• Villas: Average annual rent AED190,000 ($51,780)
• Commercial properties: Average annual rent AED75,000 ($20,450), up 10.3% YoY

Market Outlook:

Dubai continues to strengthen its reputation as a global real estate hub, with investor-friendly policies, world-class infrastructure, and the influx of high-net-worth individuals driving demand.

“Dubai’s real estate market marks an unprecedented growth in September. As we move into Q4 2025 and 2026, this growth will further amplify, while offering lucrative investment opportunities for capital appreciation and rental yields,” said Tara Khan, Sales Director of Kelt and Co Realty.

At GPG Global Real Estate, we believe this is the right time for investors to explore Dubai’s booming property market – whether for capital growth, high rental yields, or long-term wealth creation.

Ready to invest in Dubai’s future? Contact GPG Global Real Estate today to discover the best opportunities in JVC, Dubai Hills Estate, Business Bay, and beyond.