Adil Raza Khan | March 29, 2025
Property investors and Luxury Property enthusiasts all over the world keep their eyes on the Dubai real estate market developments. Well, it would have been an unintelligent move to ignore this breeding ground of real estate fortunes. Dubai’s real estate market made headlines with a record-breaking sales quarter of $38.7 Billion. With a total of 50,439 transactions, Dubai achieved its highest-ever volume of quarterly transactions.
“Dubai remains one of the world’s most attractive investment destinations due to its stable economy, strong financial fundamentals, and ability to constantly find new opportunities for growth,”
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As per the latest publication on the Middle East Economy, strong demand for prime assets (luxury properties) continues soaring higher, boosting high transaction volumes in the UAE real estate market as we proceed in Q4 2024.
Zawya publication, dated 10th September 2024, reports that in July 2024, Dubai real estate property sales touched an impressive AED 49.6 Billion mark recording an impressive 31.63% surge compared to the same period in 2023.
Dubai Silicon Oasis and Jumeirah Village Circle are hotspots for availing mid-range properties with the most promising rental yields. For affluent individuals looking for high-net-worth property possessions and investments, Palm Jumeirah and Downtown Dubai top the most preferred property location list. It is expected to stay the same in 2025 too.
2024, reportedly, records the property supply of as many as 27,000 units. As per the market experts, a whopping 80% supply surge is all set to make headlines globally. 7,400 units are already handed over in Q3, whereas Q4 is set to deliver 13,500 properties.
In 2023, the total value of Dubai property transactions was AED 571.3 billion. It registered a y-o-y growth of 45.8% from 2022. Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Jebel Ali Industrial First, and Wadi AI Safa 3 scored the highest transaction volumes in 2023.
In April 2024, rental rates for all residential units in Dubai peaked by 20.75%. Villa rents escalated by 13.12%, while Apartment Rental rates surged by 21.79% y-o-y, over the same period. In Q4 2024, it is recorded to be 19.1 % for apartments and 12.5% for villas.
Off-plan properties in Dubai scored 63% of the total number (50,439) of transactions in 2024date.
According to a renowned real estate information-providing company in Dubai and Turkey, Dubai’s RPPI (All-Residential Property Price Index) accelerated by 20.71% y-o-y (16.81% inflation-adjusted) in Q1 2024. In 2023 the annual increase was 20.14%, in 2022 it was 9.53% and in 2021, 9.25%.From Q3 2024 onwards, evidently, the upward trajectory of the real estate boom is astonishingly brilliant.
The average price of Dubai apartments had a price tag quoting AED1,500,000 and that for villas was AED3,200,000 in Q3 2023. In Q1 2024 only, the Dubai apartments prices skyrocketed by 20.43% (16.54% inflation-adjusted) and Dubai villas witnessed a hike of price by 22.08% (18.14% inflation-adjusted).
Yes, facts and figures of 2022-2024 Dubai real estate clarifies beyond doubt. When done judiciously with the guidance of experienced real estate developers and intuitively with one’s market knowledge, multiplying fortunes in the real estate domain of Dubai is a reality. Out of a total of 50,439 transactions registered in 2024 so far, Off-plan transactions accounted for 63% of the total number. Q3 2024 off-plan did 55% better than Q3 2023.
This figure is an astonishingly celebratory fact of real estate in Dubai. Dubai’s off-plan property market segment has been the star player in getting the massive numbered transaction trophy, with ready-to-move-in properties in Dubai maintaining momentum and demonstrating good growth. Check APIL Properties off-plan unit listings for more insights.
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The affordability of this type of property makes it a magnet to buyers. Better and greater choices are available on off-plan properties as builders are coming up with newer innovative off-plan projects to cater to the growing demand. Off-plan units enjoy the highest Capital Appreciation. One needs to pay only around 10-20% (usual rate) of the total property price initially and have 2-3 years of time to pay the remaining.
It undoubtedly gives ample scope to arrange for the amount or source suitable financing options. Ready-to-move-in properties in Dubai are suitable for those who are looking for immediate relocation and are ready with the price money arrangements. As haste and hurry are not the choice of the majority, so off-plan grabbing the limelight effortlessly in the Dubai real estate market. Learn about the off-plan property payment process and plan along with other vital information.
The domain of real estate in Dubai is gearing up to welcome 2025 with more positivity and an abundance of impressive sales chart numbers. “The UAE real estate market demonstrates remarkable resilience, achieving robust growth across all sectors despite a challenging global outlook. Investor confidence remains strong in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and this upward trajectory is expected to continue, driven by strategic government initiatives and the ongoing development of world-class destinations,” confirmed Taimur Khan, head of research MEA at JLL.
Real estate market experts expect short-term rentals in the city to rise by 18% and long-term by 13%. New 182,000 residential constructions are estimated to be built in 2025-2026. Surely, Dubai off-plan properties will claim a lion’s share of this figure! Dubai properties are proud possessions for people with both buying-to-stay and purely-for-investment sentiments. Dubai’s economy, especially the real estate market and tourism sector, has picked up its momentum and is in full-throttle now. The golden period continues if one judiciously proceeds with their property dealings. Foreign investors and locals can attract good fortunes, collaborating with APIL Properties for reliable guidance, in all matters relevant to properties.
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Adil Raza Khan is a Dubai luxury real estate expert with over 13 years of experience in the UAE property market. He is the Chairman of APIL Properties.
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