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Dubai real estate sales pass $17.5bn in November – best-performing areas and projects revealed
The Dubai real estate market recorded one of its strongest months on record in November 2025, with sales volume and value rising sharply across apartments, villas, plots and commercial assets.
The latest data from the Dubai Land Department (DLD) reflects strengthened investor confidence, sustained demand and continued momentum heading into 2026.
A total of 19,016 transactions were recorded in November, with a combined value of AED 64.7bn ($17.63bn) — marking a 30.9 per cent increase in volume and a 49.5 per cent rise in value compared with November 2024.
The average price per square foot reached AED 1,755 ($479).
Dubai real estate performance
Sales by property type (November 2024 vs November 2025)
Property Type
Total Sales 2024
Sales Value 2024
Total Sales 2025
Sales Value 2025
Apartments
11,533
AED 21.1bn ($5.75bn)
15,903
AED 32.1bn ($8.75bn)
Villas
2,205
AED 12.1bn ($3.30bn)
2,078
AED 13.2bn ($3.60bn)
Commercial
360
AED 1.3bn ($354m)
646
AED 2.3bn ($626m)
Plots
384
AED 8.1bn ($2.21bn)
377
AED 17.1bn ($4.66bn)
Price analysis
Average prices in Dubai stood at:
- Apartments: AED1.4m ($381,000)
- Villas: AED4.1m ($1.12m)
- Commercial: AED2.1m ($571,000)
- Plots: AED 6.7m ($1.82m)
Top-performing areas by value (November 2025)
| Area | Total Value |
| Umm Suqeim First | AED3.7bn ($1.01bn) |
| Palm Jumeirah | AED3.7bn ($1.01bn) |
| Business Bay | AED3.5bn ($953m) |
| Al Yelayiss 1 | AED3bn ($817m) |
| Downtown Dubai | AED2.8bn ($762m) |
Top performing areas by volume
| Area | Total Transactions |
| Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) | 1,343 |
| Wadi Al Safa 5 | 1,094 |
| Business Bay | 1,006 |
| Dubai South | 848 |
| Jebel Ali First | 830 |
Most expensive projects
- The most expensive apartment sold in November 2025 was at Jumeirah Residences Asora Bay, Jumeirah First, priced at AED203m ($55.3m)
- The most expensive villa sold was on Palm Jumeirah, priced at AED110m ($30m)
Best-selling projects (November 2025)
- Apartments: Binghatti Flare led with 369 units sold, valued at AED470.7m ($128.2m). The median apartment price was AED1.3m ($353,900)
- Villas: Grand Polo – Selvara 2 recorded 66 villa sales, totalling AED438.9m ($119.5m). The median villa price was AED6.6m ($1.8m)
Mortgage market
Momentum remained strong, with 4,521 mortgage transactions, up 13.2 per cent from November 2024. Mortgage values reached AED14.7bn ($4bn), a 4 per cent year-on-year increase
Rental market
Rental rates continued to rise:
- Average apartment rent: AED 75,000 ($20,423), up 11.9 per cent year-on-year
- Average villa rent: AED 189,900 ($51,702), up 8.1 per cent
- Commercial rent: AED 90,000 ($24,518), up 78.2 per cent
Dubai real estate market outlook
Tara Khan, Director at Kelt and Co Realty, said: “Dubai’s real estate market is experiencing steady growth, fueled by surging demand and sustained investor interest. With consistent performance, Dubai’s real estate market is set to show strong growth in 2026 and the upcoming years, supported by the development of cutting-edge infrastructure and a continuous stream of premium projects.”
