Dubai Real Estate: May 2025 Sales Surge 15% | $14.8bn Value
Dubai’s real estate market experienced a significant surge in May 2025, with sales transactions jumping by an remarkable 15%. Total sales value soared to AED 54.48 billion, signaling robust growth and unwavering investor confidence. leasing activity mirrored this upward trend, surging 15.3% during the same period. This report analyzes key market indicators, including average price per square foot and popular communities like Dubai hills Estate. Cash and mortgage buyers share in this bustling market.Discover the driving forces behind this flourishing sector and which areas are seeing the biggest gains. Read the latest insights on the expanding Dubai housing market straight from News Directory 3. Discover what’s next …
Dubai Property Market Sees Double-Digit Growth in May
Updated June 15, 2025
Dubai’s residential property market sustained its upward trajectory in May 2025, according to a new report. Both sales and leasing sectors experienced double-digit month-on-month growth, signaling continued investor confidence in the region.
The Dubai residential sales market recorded 17,504 transactions in May, a 15.1% increase from April. Total sales value jumped to AED 54.48 billion, marking an 18% rise. The average price per square foot also climbed, reaching AED 1,808, a 4.5% increase.
Off-plan transactions accounted for 57% of the market, while secondary market transactions made up 43%. Cash buyers and mortgage buyers were nearly split, at 48% and 52% respectively. Investors comprised 64% of all buyers in May.
Popular communities for buyers included Dubai Hills Estate, The Springs, and Jumeirah Village Triangle.Emaar remains a top developer, contributing AED 3.76 billion in off-plan and AED 10.49 billion in title deed transactions.
Leasing activity also saw a significant increase, with 33,917 lease transactions recorded in May, a 15.3% rise. New rental contracts accounted for 42% of all leasing activity, up from 34% the previous month.
Average rents increased in areas such as Bur Dubai, which saw a 7.5% month-on-month rise, and Damac Hills 2, which grew by nearly 4%.
Apartments leased through Betterhomes averaged AED 141,250 annually, townhouses AED 198,000, and villas AED 405,000. The most common rental terms involved one to four cheque payments.
Louis Harding, CEO of Betterhomes, noted the market’s resilience.”Dubai’s property market is demonstrating a remarkable level of depth and resilience,” Harding said. ”This isn’t just short-term momentum. It reflects long-term confidence in the city’s economic direction, quality of life, and global appeal.”
“We’re seeing demand from both seasoned investors and new residents who see Dubai as a place to build their future. The fundamentals are strong, and the appetite for quality homes, both to own and to rent, continues to grow,” Harding said.
What’s next
The Dubai property market is expected to maintain its strong performance throughout 2025, driven by continued investor interest and increasing demand for quality homes and Dubai real estate.