Dubai’s off-plan property market recorded its highest share of total sales in three years during the third quarter of 2025, according to data from betterhomes.
Off-plan transactions represented 70 per cent of total sales volume in Q3, up from 65 per cent three quarters earlier. By value, off-plan deals contributed 59 per cent, exceeding the 50-58 per cent range observed since 2023.
The apartment segment drove the growth, with off-plan apartment sales increasing 35 per cent quarter-on-quarter to 37,980 units. Total apartment transactions reached 48,646 units during the period.
The findings were published in betterhomes’ report, Shaping Skylines: Dubai Residential Real Estate Q3 2025.
Apartment transactions hit 48,646 units in third quarter
Dubai’s apartment market generated AED 93 billion in transaction value during Q3, a 14 per cent increase from the previous quarter. Off-plan apartment sales accounted for 81 per cent of that figure.
Off-plan values rose 25 per cent quarter-on-quarter, while the secondary market declined 17 per cent as buyers shifted toward new projects.
“Dubaiโs off-plan market has evolved from a trend into a defining pillar of the cityโs real estate growth story. With off-plan transactions now accounting for 70% of total sales volume, the highest share the city has ever seen, the surge in apartment sales reflects a market thatโs not only expanding but maturing. Developers are delivering products aligned with investors’ expectations for value, quality, and long-term returns. Record demand is being driven by both local confidence and global capital seeking to participate in Dubaiโs next phase of urban growth,” Christopher Cina, Director of Sales at betterhomes said.
Villa and townhouse sales drop 30% after record first half
The villa and townhouse segment experienced a decline in Q3 2025 following a period of activity in the first half of the year. Sales volumes dropped 30 per cent in the secondary market and 28 per cent in off-plan transactions after Q2.
The decline followed a pause in new project launches and an adjustment period after the first half performance.
