Dubai Real Estate Sales Market Report – 11 December 2025
Dubai Real Estate Sales Market Report – 11 December 2025
Daily Market Review
Dubai's real estate sales market saw robust activity on 11 December 2025, with transactions exceeding AED 3 billion. The market showed balanced demand across property types, with ready properties and residential units leading in value. Unlike the previous day's extreme concentration, sales were more evenly distributed across multiple communities, highlighting broad-based investor interest. Key areas like Dubai Investment Park Second and Business Bay delivered strong performances, while secondary markets also contributed significantly to the day's volume.
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1. Daily Transaction Summary
| Metric | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Transactions | 1,114 | - |
| Total Sales Value | 3,053,989,099 | 832 Million |
Note: USD conversion calculated at an exchange rate of AED 3.67 = USD 1.
2. By Transaction Type
| Transaction Type | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 871 | 2,487,543,821 | 678 Million |
| Mortgage | 221 | 477,807,652 | 130 Million |
| Gifts | 22 | 88,637,627 | 24 Million |
| Grand Total | 1,114 | 3,053,989,099 | 832 Million |
Insight: Direct sales dominated, representing 81% of total value. Mortgage activity remained substantial, indicating continued use of financing for property acquisitions.
3. By Property Status
| Property Status | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ready | 585 | 1,934,878,006 | 527 Million |
| Off-Plan | 529 | 1,119,111,093 | 305 Million |
| Grand Total | 1,114 | 3,053,989,099 | 832 Million |
Insight: Ready properties captured 63% of the sales value, maintaining their appeal to investors seeking immediate occupancy or rental income.
4. By Property Ownership Type
| Ownership Type | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 1,052 | 2,898,719,845 | 790 Million |
| Non Free Hold | 62 | 155,269,254 | 42 Million |
| Grand Total | 1,114 | 3,053,989,099 | 832 Million |
Insight: Freehold properties continued to dominate, accounting for 95% of total sales value, reinforcing their status as the preferred investment choice.
5. By Primary Usage
| Usage | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 1,080 | 2,722,869,497 | 742 Million |
| Commercial | 34 | 331,119,602 | 90 Million |
| Grand Total | 1,114 | 3,053,989,099 | 832 Million |
Insight: Residential sales drove the market, comprising 89% of total value. Commercial transactions, while fewer, still contributed meaningfully to the day's results.
6. By Property Type
| Property Type | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land | 140 | 1,123,282,288 | 306 Million |
| Residential Land | 77 | 488,720,364 | 133 Million |
| Commercial Land | 33 | 325,119,602 | 89 Million |
| All Other Land Types | 30 | 309,442,322 | 84 Million |
| Unit | 858 | 1,521,894,650 | 415 Million |
| Flat | 786 | 1,394,422,315 | 380 Million |
| Office | 34 | 56,916,564 | 16 Million |
| All Other Unit Types | 38 | 70,555,771 | 19 Million |
| Building | 116 | 408,812,161 | 111 Million |
| Grand Total | 1,114 | 3,053,989,099 | 832 Million |
Insight: Land sales and residential units split the market value almost evenly, together accounting for 87% of total sales. This indicates healthy demand for both development plots and finished housing.
7. By Locality (Top 10 by Value)
| Rank | Locality | Number of Transactions | Total (AED) | Total (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dubai Investment Park Second | 49 | 175,539,522 | 48 Million |
| 2 | Business Bay | 61 | 141,752,266 | 39 Million |
| 3 | Um Suqaim First | 1 | 132,616,179 | 36 Million |
| 4 | Palm Deira | 40 | 119,314,550 | 33 Million |
| 5 | Jumeirah Golf | 11 | 108,724,300 | 30 Million |
| 6 | Jumeirah Village Circle | 79 | 96,296,468 | 26 Million |
| 7 | Palm Jumeirah | 12 | 94,694,020 | 26 Million |
| 8 | Nad Al Shiba First | 9 | 93,741,000 | 26 Million |
| 9 | Al Hebiah Fourth | 8 | 84,618,560 | 23 Million |
| 10 | Al Merkadh | 4 | 71,030,000 | 19 Million |
Other Localities
The remaining 104 areas recorded 852 transactions worth a combined 1,940,653,234 AED (529 Million USD). Active markets included Al Furjan, Dubai Marina, Majan, Dubai Maritime City, and Damac Hills.
Insight: The market showed healthy diversification, with no single locality dominating. Dubai Investment Park Second led through volume and consistent mid-value transactions. Um Suqaim First achieved third place with just one high-value sale, while established communities like Business Bay and Palm Jumeirah maintained their strong positions.
Disclaimer:
This report is based on publicly available data and Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction summaries as of the date mentioned in the title of this post.
Final and detailed figures from the DLD may vary upon official release.
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This report is merely informative, and all investments come with risk. You are responsible for your decisions.