BUYERS CONFIDENCE SOARS AS DUBAI RECORDS AED 62.4 B IN APRIL

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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.