Dubai’s real estate market has started 2025 with an impressive surge. In February, transaction volume reached US$13.9 billion, a 39.9% increase on the same period in 2024. This was revealed in a fresh report by fäm Properties.
A total of 16,099 transactions were concluded in the Emirate during the month – this is 35.5% more than a year earlier and one of the highest results in the history of observations. Experts note a steady interest in residential and commercial properties, which is confirmed by the figures: sales of villas in money almost doubled (+99.7%), apartments added 21.3%, land plots – 74.7%, and commercial real estate – 40.1%.
The primary market has confidently surpassed the secondary market: new buildings accounted for 66% of transactions by number and 62% by value, while ready housing – 34% and 38% respectively.
Who’s buying what?
DXBinteract analysts have identified key price segments:
- to $272,200 – 25% of the deals,
- Between $272,200 and $544,400 – 31%,
- 544,400 to $816,600 – 19%,
- between $816,600 and $1.36 million – 15%,
- over $1.36 million – 9%.
Rising demand for villas and luxury homes indicates an influx of affluent buyers, while affordable apartments remain in demand among investors and new residents. Dubai continues to strengthen its position as a global real estate hub – and February 2025 was further proof of this.