
Traditional notions of a summer lull were shattered by impressive growth in the Emirates real estate market in August 2025. The financial volume of transactions exceeded last year's result by 7.9%, reaching a fantastic 51.1 billion dirhams or $13.9 billion. Demonstrating the high level of interest among investors, the market recorded 18,678 transactions even during the usual seasonal slowdown.
The square foot index rose by 108% compared to 2020, reaching AED 1,720 ($468). The luxury sector is seeing the most noticeable growth, with annual price increases of around 10%. 73% of transactions are related to construction. This type of purchase allows investors to buy projects at attractive prices and gives them the chance to increase their capitalization once construction is complete.
The Arabian Ranches and Dubai Hills Estate areas have significantly increased demand for villas and townhouses by 20-25%. Developed infrastructure, environmental comfort, and premium quality of life attract people to these places.
The observed growth reflects a global trend: megacities attract wealthy people from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, who consider them a reliable place to diversify their investments. Despite the potential saturation of supply in the second half of the year, experts predict further positive dynamics within the range of 5-7%. This momentum will be supported by innovative development initiatives and digital technologies in the field of property rights.
Dubai continues to set new economic records, strengthening its reputation as a global center for premium real estate.