Spring in Dubai usually means a bundle of activity for Dubai property, but April 2025 truly outdid itself. With 17,979 transactions and AED 62.4 billion in total value, nearly double last April’s figures – confidence is high, activity is heating up and both prices and values are climbing. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, these numbers send a clear message.
According to DXB INTERACT, the average price per square foot in April 2025 reached AED 1,583. This marks a 2.3% increase compared to April 2024 showing steady long-term growth in Dubai’s Property Market.
PRICE PER SQFT
2.3% VS Apr 2024
1,563 AED
SALES VALUE
95.3% VS Apr 2024
62. 4 B AED
SALES VOLUME
17,979
55.4% VS APR 2024

What’s Selling ?
• Apartments: 13,700 units moved, racking up AED 26.7 billion.
• Villas: Over 3,200 sales , a remarkable 134 % increase – totalling AED 23.7 billion.
• Commercial Spaces & Land Plots: Together up 54 % and 126 %, bringing in AED 12 billion.
Price Tags & Rentals: What You’ll Pay
• Apartments: AED 1.3 million on average.
• Villas: AED 3.5 million on average (+ 2.2 % YoY).
• Commercial Units: AED 1.9 million on average (+ 58.8 % YoY).
• Plots: AED 3.5 million on average.
On the rental side:
• Apartments: AED 80,000 per year (+ 6.7 %).
• Villas: AED 180,000 per year (+ 12.5 %).
IN DUBAI’S REAL ESTATE MARKET, YOUR INVESTMENT EARNS YOU ON TWO FRONTS: VALUE AND RENT.
TOP 5 PERFORMING AREAS
In April 2025, Dubai’s hottest property spots ranged from family-friendly communities to luxury waterfront districts. Jumeirah Village Circle led the pack with 1,606 transactions, followed by Business Bay (1,168), Al Yelayiss (1,020), Wadi Al Safa 5 (964) and Dubai Marina (926). This spread highlights strong demand across affordable, mid-market and high-end segments alike.
PROPERTY SALES VOLUME BY PRICE-RANGE APRIL 2025
In April 2025, most people bought more affordable homes in Dubai. About 27% of sales were for properties under AED 1 million, and 31% were for homes costing between AED 1 million and AED 2 million.
Mid-range properties (AED 2–3 million) made up 18% of sales, while 14% were in the AED 3–5 million range. Only 11% of buyers paid more than AED 5 million, showing most buyers stick to entry- and mid-level prices.