Dubai Real Estate Market Weekly Report

Dubai Real Estate Market Overview 

According to official Dubai Land Department data, the Total transaction value reached AED 8.76 billion. The total number of transactions is 4,298. 

Key Highlights:
• One-bedroom flats were the most popular property type, with 1,682 transactions, demonstrating sustained interest in smaller units.
• Villas continued to attract affluent buyers seeking more space, with 369 total villa transactions.

Dubai Real Estate Market Off-Plan Segment 

Off-plan properties continued to lead the Dubai real estate market, capturing 55.9% of total weekly transaction value (AED 4.89 billion).

Breakdown by Property Type (Off-Plan):

Insights:
Flats dominated off-plan sales, highlighting demand from investors prioritizing flexible payment plans, affordable entry points, and future appreciation. Villas contributed over 10% of off-plan value, reflecting continued interest in luxury lifestyle communities. Commercial off-plan assets remained a niche segment, together representing less than 1.5% of volume.

Top Performing Off-Plan Areas:
• Madinat Dubai Almelaheya – AED 350 million
• Jumeirah Second – AED 320 million
• Al Khairan First – AED 252 million
• Jumeirah Village Circle – AED 245 million
• Madinat Al Mataar – AED 242 million

These five areas alone accounted for 28.8% of all off-plan activity, proving how concentrated investor interest is in certain master-planned communities.

3- Dubai Real Estate Market Ready Properties Insights 

Ready-built properties maintained a solid share in the Dubai real estate market, comprising 44.1% of total value (AED 3.87 billion).

Breakdown by Property Type (Ready Properties):

Insights:
Flats remained the preferred ready investment in the Dubai real estate market, representing nearly 70% of value.
Villas captured a meaningful 19.5%, underscoring resilience in established communities.
Commercial properties contributed 8.6%, signaling increased portfolio-level and institutional interest.

Ready Properties Snapshot:
Investors are focusing on immediate occupancy and rental yield.
Premium locations such as Business Bay and Palm Jumeirah are key drivers of ready-market activity.

4- Dubai Real Estate Market Top Performing Areas 

Certain locations consistently outperformed the broader Dubai real estate market.

Top 5 Off-Plan Areas by Value Traded:
• Madinat Dubai Almelaheya – AED 350 million
• Jumeirah Second – AED 320 million
• Al Khairan First – AED 252 million
• Jumeirah Village Circle – AED 245 million
• Madinat Al Mataar – AED 242 million

Top 5 Ready Areas by Value Traded:
• Business Bay – AED 517 million
• Palm Jumeirah – AED 276 million
• Burj Khalifa – AED 248 million
• Jumeirah Village Circle – AED 183 million
• Jumeirah Lakes Towers – AED 175 million

These communities accounted for over 30% of total weekly Dubai real estate market transactions, proving their popularity with investors and end-users.

6- Dubai Real Estate Market Outlook 

Despite this week’s moderation, several trends continue to support Dubai’s real estate market performance:

Sustained Off-Plan Momentum
Off-plan assets account for more than half of transactions, driven by new launches and attractive payment plans.

Premium Location Demand
Luxury areas like Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai are seeing steady high-value transactions.

Commercial Sector Strength
The 8.6% share of ready commercial transactions suggests institutional investors are diversifying portfolios.

Resilient End-User Demand
First-time buyers and residents continue to fuel flat sales across emerging communities.

Potential Headwinds:
The expected supply of over 210,000 new units by 2026 could soften prices.
Interest rate trends may impact mortgage-driven purchases.
Seasonal summer slowdown might temporarily reduce transaction volume.

Summary:

The Dubai real estate market remains dynamic, with AED 8.76 billion in weekly transactions, balanced demand between off-plan and ready segments, and sustained interest in key communities;
Strong fundamentals, including population growth, economic diversification, and investor confidence, support a positive long-term outlook.