Market Insights: July 2025

20,116 transactions - up 21.3% from June, keeping 2025’s record-breaking streak.

*Please note: This graph has been simplified to display only data for the month of July each year.

Dubai’s property market advanced again in July, with the Dynamic Price Index up 0.99% to AED 1,625 per sq.ft. Prices now stand 31.7% above the 2014 peak and almost double the 2020 low. Annual growth reached 16.37%, marking 57 consecutive months of year-on-year gains.

Transactions climbed 21.3% month-on-month to 20,116, continuing 2025’s record-breaking run. Off-plan sales accounted for 72.1% of activity, led by DAMAC, Sobha, and Binghatti, while resale volumes eased as competitive developer launches drew buyer attention.

Mortgage activity reached a new high of 4,891 loans, with nearly half for new purchases. Average LTV ratios remain slightly below historic norms, signalling healthy buyer capitalisation despite affordability pressures.

With almost 93,000 units launched year-to-date, the market is offering more choice and encouraging value-driven purchases. Momentum remains positive heading into the second half of the year.

Mid-range properties between AED 1M and AED 3M continued to lead the market in July, representing 52.3% of all sales. The AED 1.5M-2M tier grew the fastest, up 1.3% to 12.4%, boosted by strong off-plan sales in projects such as Capri West in Ghaf Woods, Binghatti Skyrise in Business Bay, Silva Green Gate in Dubai Creek Harbour, and DAMAC Riverside Views. The adjacent AED 1M-1.5M tier also expanded by 1.2%, driven by activity at Sobha Solis and Sobha Orbis in Motor City.

Lower-priced properties under AED 1M made up 25% of transactions, a slight increase from June. These segments continue to attract first-time buyers and investors seeking rental yield opportunities.

High-end properties over AED 3M saw their share ease to 22.7%, led by a 1.6% drop in the AED 3M-5M tier. This softening reflects a natural rebalancing as more buyers target value in the mid-market range.

July saw notable growth in the AED 1.5M-2M and AED 1M-1.5M brackets, up 1.3% and 1.2% respectively, as mid-market off-plan launches attracted strong demand. These increases helped lift the combined share of properties priced AED 1M-3M to over half the market.

In contrast, the AED 3M-5M segment fell by 1.6%, with some high-end buyers shifting focus to competitively priced mid-tier projects offering attractive payment plans. Other upper brackets remained steady, maintaining a solid presence despite the dip in this key luxury range.

Investor attention is increasingly centred on well-located, mid-range developments, while the luxury market continues to perform selectively, driven by standout projects and unique offerings.

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