Dubai Real Estate Sales Market Report 27 - 28 December 2025
The final weekend of 2025 concluded with a strong surge in off-plan transactions, solidifying the year-end momentum in Dubai's property market. With a total value nearing AED 420 million, investor activity remained sharply focused on residential developments, particularly within master-planned communities offering future-ready amenities. The data reveals a market overwhelmingly driven by primary sales, with ready inventory transactions forming a minor, though significant, portion of the higher-value deals. Notably, every transaction recorded was for freehold residential property, underscoring the continued appeal of Dubai's regulatory framework to a global buyer base. The geographical distribution of sales highlights a clear preference for emerging and established suburban hubs, with MAJAN leading by volume and high-value activity concentrated in areas like BUSINESS BAY and Al Wasl.
Mareva Oasis Dubai Waterfront Villas by Emaar
Source: Building Arabia.
Sales by Transaction Type
The market was dominated by direct sales, with mortgages and gifts constituting a negligible share of the weekend's volume.
| Row Labels | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 319 | AED 409,172,033 | $ 111,365,000 |
| Mortgage | 4 | AED 10,414,880 | $ 2,835,000 |
| Gifts | 1 | AED 389,258 | $ 106,000 |
| Grand Total | 324 | AED 419,976,170 | $ 114,326,000 |
Note: USD conversion calculated at 1 AED = 0.2723 USD.
Analysis by Property Status
An extraordinary 97% of transactions by volume were for off-plan properties, illustrating intense developer activity and forward-investment strategies as the year closes.
| Row Labels | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 315 | AED 402,311,235 | $ 109,499,000 |
| Ready | 9 | AED 17,664,936 | $ 4,807,000 |
| Grand Total | 324 | AED 419,976,170 | $ 114,326,000 |
Analysis by Property Type
The market activity was almost entirely within the unit segment, with flats comprising the vast majority of deals. Land sales, while small in number, contributed significant value.
| Row Labels | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B) Unit | 322 | AED 413,946,170 | $ 112,667,000 |
| Flat | 319 | AED 405,942,640 | $ 110,485,000 |
| Shop | 2 | AED 7,180,000 | $ 1,954,000 |
| Office | 1 | AED 823,530 | $ 224,000 |
| A) Land | 2 | AED 6,030,000 | $ 1,641,000 |
| Residential | 2 | AED 6,030,000 | $ 1,641,000 |
| Grand Total | 324 | AED 419,976,170 | $ 114,326,000 |
Top 10 Performing Localities
The following localities led the market in terms of total transaction value for the weekend.
| Rank | Locality | Number of Transactions | Value (AED) | Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAJAN | 127 | AED 102,802,877 | $ 27,983,000 |
| 2 | BUSINESS BAY | 22 | AED 51,821,533 | $ 14,105,000 |
| 3 | JUMEIRAH VILLAGE CIRCLE | 34 | AED 38,173,293 | $ 10,391,000 |
| 4 | DUBAI SCIENCE PARK | 29 | AED 35,077,650 | $ 9,547,000 |
| 5 | MOTOR CITY | 17 | AED 27,015,734 | $ $7,353,000 |
| 6 | Al Wasl | 3 | AED 24,075,175 | $ 6,554,000 |
| 7 | JADDAF WATERFRONT | 11 | AED 19,753,991 | $ $5,376,000 |
| 8 | Al Jadaf | 18 | AED 18,520,000 | $ $5,040,000 |
| 9 | ARJAN | 12 | AED 16,777,693 | $ 4,567,000 |
| 10 | DUBAI SPORTS CITY | 10 | AED 16,723,222 | $ 4,552,000 |
Other Localities with Recorded Sales
Transaction activity was also recorded in the following areas: JUMEIRAH VILLAGE TRIANGLE, DUBAI HEALTHCARE CITY - PHASE 2, BURJ KHALIFA, Madinat Al Mataar, Jabal Ali First, Al Hebiah Fifth, Palm Deira, Nad Al Shiba First, DUBAI HILLS, DUBAI LAND RESIDENCE COMPLEX, Warsan First, and REMRAAM.
Report Summary: The weekend of 27-28 December 2025 saw 324 real estate transactions with a total value of AED 419,976,170 (approx. USD 114.3 million). The market was characterized by an overwhelming focus on off-plan residential unit sales within freehold, master-planned communities, with MAJAN leading in transaction volume and BUSINESS BAY in high-value concentration.
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.