In Q1, apartment hotspots : Dubai Marina, JVC, Downtown, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah
dominated transaction volumes (together ~70%), while areas like Dubai Hills, Dubai Land, Al Furjan, Palm J and Damac Hills 2 led villa/townhouse sales.
Early Q2 (Feb) mirrors the same trend, with off-plan activity surging (57%) and luxury segments capturing double-digit market share.
For investors : established luxury zones remain solid, and family-friendly communities are gaining steam.
Dubai Real Estate Highlights — Q1 & Q2, 2025
Q1 2025 (Jan–Mar)
Dubai recorded 37,154 property transactions totaling AED 109.85 billion
Top areas for apartment purchases (by transaction volume share):
Dubai Marina
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
Downtown Dubai
Business Bay
Palm Jumeirah
Buyer preferences in Q1:
1‑bedroom apartments: 34% of apartment deals
2‑bedroom: 37%
Studios: 13%
Villas & townhouses :
The top five areas were Dubai Hills Estate, Dubai Land, Al Furjan, Palm Jumeirah, and Damac Hills 2
Q2 2025 (Apr–Jun)
While full quarterly breakdowns are pending, February data (as a mid‑Q2 indicator) is revealing:
16,099 transactions, up 35% YoY, valued at AED 51.1 billion
Off‑plan deals made up 57% of value in Feb
February’s top apartment areas: Marina, JVC, Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, Deira
Villa/townhouse hubs : Dubai Hills Estate, Palm Jumeirah .
Estimated Q2 share for key areas (using Feb as proxy):
Dubai Marina, JVC, Downtown, Business Bay – each capturing a significant double-digit % of apartment transactions.
Dubai Hills Estate and Palm Jumeirah – leading villa/townhouse markets, estimated 15–20% share each among high-end villa/townhouse deals.
What this means for investors
Consistent demand in established luxury and affluent communities (Marina, Downtown, Business Bay, Palm Jumeirah).
Emerging mainstream appeal in family-friendly, value-driven areas (JVC, Dubai Hills, Deira).
Off-plan products remain strong, particularly in villa-focused zones like Dubai Hills Estate and Palm Jumeirah.
What trends are you seeing in your Dubai property portfolio this year? Let’s connect.
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