Dubai's real estate market continued its upward trajectory in August 2025, recording a total of 18,678 transactions valued at AED 51.1 billion (approximately $13.9 billion). This represents a 7.9% increase in value and a 15.4% rise in transaction volume compared to August 2024.

Apartments led the market with 15,900 units sold, totaling AED 30.2 billion, reflecting a 29.2% year-on-year increase. Villas recorded 1,944 sales, amounting to AED 10.9 billion, although this represents a 38.1% decrease compared to the previous year. The off-plan sector remained dominant, with 13,126 units sold, demonstrating sustained investor confidence in Dubai's future developments.

Business Bay remained the most active area, generating AED 24.24 billion in sales, followed by Me’aisem, Al Yalayis 1, JVC, and Airport City. In terms of pricing, apartments averaged AED 1,720 per square foot, up 15.2% year-on-year, while villas also averaged AED 1,720 per square foot, marking a 15.2% increase compared to August 2024.

Despite robust growth, experts caution that the market could face corrections due to the anticipated delivery of 93,000 new apartment units in 2025 and an estimated 150,000 units by 2027. This potential oversupply, particularly in the mid-range apartment segment, may impact property prices in the coming years.