Dubai Real Estate Sales Daily Report: December 05, 2025
Dubai Real Estate Sales Report
December 5, 2025
Following the holiday period, the Dubai property market regained significant momentum on Thursday, recording a substantial uplift in both transaction volume and value. With 775 sales recorded, the total transaction value surged past AED 2.84 billion, signaling strong investor and buyer confidence returning to the market. The day was characterized by a decisive shift towards freehold residential purchases, with a notable concentration of high-value deals in prime communities and commercial land plots.
The data reflects a market capitalizing on year-end opportunities, with outright sales dominating the activity and contributing the lion's share of the day's value.
Azizi Wares Premium Freehold Apartments in Downtown Jebel Ali
Source: Building Arabia.
Market Overview
| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Transactions | 775 | |
| Total Transaction Value | AED 2,842,431,841 | USD 773,800,000 |
Conversion at 1 USD = 3.6725 AED
Key Market Breakdowns
1. By Transaction Type
Sales transactions drove the market, accounting for over 80% of the day's total value. Mortgage activity remained steady, while gifts represented a smaller portion of high-value transfers.
| Transaction Type | Count | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 650 | 2,332,421,560 | 635,040,000 |
| Mortgage | 103 | 266,636,987 | 72,600,000 |
| Gifts | 22 | 243,373,294 | 66,260,000 |
2. Freehold vs. Non-Freehold
Freehold areas continued to be the cornerstone of the market, capturing an overwhelming majority of transactions and value, underscoring the enduring appeal of these districts to buyers.
| Area Type | Count | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Hold | 758 | 2,643,565,726 | 719,640,000 |
| Non Free Hold | 17 | 198,866,115 | 54,140,000 |
3. By Property Usage
Residential properties maintained their dominant position, though commercial transactions, though few in number, contributed a significant and outsized share to the total value.
| Usage | Count | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 761 | 2,296,519,216 | 625,180,000 |
| Commercial | 14 | 545,912,625 | 148,610,000 |
4. By Property Type (Key Highlights)
Land sales were the standout performer in value terms, highlighting continued developer and investor interest in future projects. The volume market, however, remained firmly with residential units and villas.
- Land plots commanded the highest aggregate value at AED 1.2 Billion (USD 327 Million) across 69 transactions.
- Units/Flats saw the highest volume with 617 transactions totaling AED 1.32 Billion (USD 359 Million).
- Villas & Buildings showed consistent demand with 89 transactions each, contributing a combined AED 645.8 Million (USD 176 Million).
Top 10 Performing Localities
The day's activity was led by a mix of established commercial hubs and major residential communities. The top 10 localities by transaction value were responsible for a significant portion of the day's robust total.
| Rank | Locality | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Bay | 238,125,518 | 64,830,000 |
| 2 | Palm Jumeirah | 237,335,000 | 64,620,000 |
| 3 | Jumeirah Village Circle | 230,715,912 | 62,820,000 |
| 4 | Dubai Investment Park Second | 170,079,094 | 46,300,000 |
| 5 | Madinat Al Mataar | 156,176,869 | 42,520,000 |
| 6 | Um Suqaim First | 151,538,910 | 41,260,000 |
| 7 | Al Nahda First | 110,000,000 | 29,950,000 |
| 8 | Emirate Living | 109,060,000 | 29,690,000 |
| 9 | Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid | 76,158,090 | 20,740,000 |
| 10 | Dubai Studio City | 72,731,950 | 19,800,000 |
Market Breadth:
Demonstrating the market's depth, activity was recorded across over 80 additional localities. These areas accounted for 585 transactions with a combined value of AED 1.48 Billion (USD 403 Million), reflecting widespread participation and liquidity throughout Dubai's diverse real estate landscape.
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.
1 US Dollar = 3.672 UAE Dirhams
This report is merely informative, and all investments come with risk. You are responsible for your decisions.