Dubai’s property market recorded AED45.95 billion in total sales value during November 2025, marking a 35 per cent increase year-on-year, according to Allsopp & Allsopp which cited Dubai Land Department (DLD) data. Total sales transactions rose by 32% over the same period.
The off-plan sector dominated market activity, accounting for 59 per cent of all transactions by volume and 70% by value.
Off-plan sales value increased by 55 per cent year-on-year, whilst volume rose by 49%.
Villa and townhouse supply shortage drives secondary market prices
The secondary market experienced growth in value but minimal volume expansion. Prices rose 11 per cent year-on-year and transaction value increased 14 per cent, but volume grew by only 3 per cent.
The villa and townhouse segment showed the most pronounced supply shortage. Secondary villa and townhouse transactions dropped 18 per cent month-on-month, whilst value declined 11 per cent in November. Despite reduced activity, prices in this segment increased 19 per cent year-on-year.
“This supply squeeze has pushed average prices up by 19 per cent year-on-year, and for sellers, it means anyone holding a villa or townhouse is effectively sitting on a gold mine,” Allsopp & Allsopp said adding that the agency’s internal data recorded a 20 per cent increase in average villa and townhouse prices.
October 2025 saw 94 per cent of new launches dedicated to apartments, with zero new villa or townhouse communities entering the market. Office and commercial space accounted for 10 per cent of launches.
The apartment segment showed a 4 per cent increase in value and a 1 per cent rise in volume month-on-month. Year-on-year figures demonstrated stronger growth, with apartment prices climbing 7 per cent, transaction value rising 52 per cent, and volume increasing 40 per cent. Allsopp & Allsopp reported a 42 per cent increase in average apartment sales prices compared to the previous year.
La Mer and Royal Atlantis lead luxury property transactions
The two highest-value Dubai apartment sales in November were both under-construction properties in La Mer, achieving AED96,895,000 and AED30,895,000. A completed residence in The Royal Atlantis sold for AED 28,000,000.
Rental market activity decreased in November, with market-wide rental renewals falling 22 per cent and new contracts dropping 15 per cent. Villas and townhouses saw a 19 per cent decline in both transaction volume and value.
However, Allsopp & Allsopp observed a 24 per cent increase in average rental prices, alongside a 24 per cent rise in rental transaction value year-on-year. The slowdown was attributed to fewer tenant moves during the pre-holiday period following busy summer leasing activity.
- Total sales value increased 35 per cent year-on-year (DLD)
- Price per square foot rose 17 per cent year-on-year (DLD)
- Off-plan sales transaction value increased 55 per cent year-on-year (DLD)
- Average sales price rose 37 per cent year-on-year (Allsopp & Allsopp)
- Total sales transaction value increased 42 per cent year-on-year (Allsopp & Allsopp)
- Sales transactions of properties between AED3 million and AED5 million increased 40 per cent (Allsopp & Allsopp)
The off-plan sector’s performance was driven by developer incentives, payment plans, and projects offering on-site amenities. The secondary market faced pricing pressure due to low supply rather than reduced demand, with homeowners reluctant to sell without suitable alternatives.
