Real estate in Dubai: Villas, apartments, plots to rise in 2025 amid huge profits of AED86 billion
The record-breaking performance of the Dubai property market in 2025 indicates a new stage of market maturity, with strong returns for investors and rapid expansion of the industry that points to flexibility beyond the forecast activity, according to a leading luxury developer.
New data from DXBInteract shows that buyers made AED86 billion in capital gains last year, with significant growth across all major property segments.
Big gains were recorded in all asset classes in 2025. Apartment transactions generated a value of AED19.7 billion, up 35.16 percent year-on-year, while bathroom sales reached AED28.8 billion, marking an increase of 66.83 percent. Commercial property transactions increased by 80.14 percent to AED3.4 billion, while property sales grew significantly, increasing by 155.13 percent to AED34.1 billion.
The increase in jobs was matched by sharp growth in the industry itself, with the number of registered Dubai real estate companies increasing by 39.7 percent to 9,728, and licensed brokers increasing by 34.5 percent to 32,317.
| Type of Inheritance | Volume | Price (AED) | YoY Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| An apartment | 37,188 | 19.7 billion | 35.16% |
| The Villa | 11,325 | 28.8 billion | 66.83% |
| Commercial | 2,900 | 3.4 billion | 80.14% |
| The structure | 2,114 | 34.1 billion | 155.13% |
Talal M. Al Gaddah, founder and CEO of luxury brand Keturah, said the figures show a deep and highly competitive market that is raising standards across the sector. “With greater choice, buyers compare strongly, sellers prioritize proven projects, and product, delivery record and product quality become the deciding factor,” he said.
“In the luxury segment especially, abundance doesn’t drive volume; it drives choice, choosing developers who offer trust, differentiation and long-term value.
The comments come as the final phase of sales is launched at Keturah Reserve, an AED5.7 billion luxury housing community developed by MAG in Mohammed Bin Rashid City’s District 7 in Meydan. About 700 dealers from across the industry, including many newly registered agents, are expected to attend Thursday’s launch event.
The event is held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Dubai and is organized by fäm Properties, which has been appointed as the exclusive center of the Keturah Reserve.
Firas Al Msaddi, CEO of fäm Properties, said the sector is moving towards greater collaboration. “We are moving from pure competition to agencies and sellers working together to create a strong market,” he said. “Sharing information and resources creates a transparent industry that benefits everyone.”
Keturah Reserve is a vibrant, wellness-oriented community comprising 533 ground-floor apartments, 93 townhouses and 90 villas. The townhouses have been sold, and more than 40 percent of the apartments have been committed. Deliveries are scheduled to begin with townhouses in the second half of 2027, followed by houses later in the year and villas in the first half of 2028.
