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Dubai’s real estate market continues its upward trajectory, with the Dubai Land Department reporting AED 20.1 billion (approximately $5.5 billion) in transactions during the week of May 5–9, 2025. This includes 4,116 sales transactions, highlighting robust investor activity. Notably, a luxury apartment in Jumeirah Residences Asora Bay sold for AED 96.9 million ($26.3 million), underscoring the high demand for premium properties. Mortgage deals amounted to AED 2.87 billion ($781 million), and gift transactions totaled AED 740.9 million ($202 million), reflecting a dynamic and diverse market landscape.

Dubai’s real estate market experienced a significant upswing in April 2025, with residential sales transactions reaching 17,447, marking a 61% increase compared to the same month in the previous year. This growth is attributed to heightened demand in both off-plan and secondary markets. Commercial real estate also saw notable activity, with average office rents rising by 22.4% and warehouse rents increasing by 40.8% year-on-year. Key areas such as Business Bay and Jumeirah Lake Towers witnessed strong absorption rates, reflecting the city’s robust economic diversification and sustained population growth.

Dubai’s real estate market achieved a new monthly sales record in April 2025, with transactions totaling AED 62.4 billion ($17 billion). This marks a 95.3% increase in value compared to April 2024. The month saw 17,979 transactions, a 55.4% rise year-on-year, making it the third-best month on record in terms of volume. Notably, villa sales surged by 134% in volume, totaling AED 23.7 billion ($6.45 billion). Plot sales increased by 126% to AED 10.9 billion ($3 billion), and apartment sales rose by 42.3% to AED 26.7 billion ($7.4 billion). The most expensive property sold was a luxury villa at Palm Jumeirah, fetching AED 180 million ($50 million).

Dubai’s luxury property market recorded over AED 71 billion ($19.3 billion) in sales in 2024, driven by high-end developments and rising demand. Meydan has emerged as a key hotspot, offering premium villas, strong rental yields, and proximity to Downtown Dubai. Experts see it as one of the city’s most promising investment areas for long-term growth.

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