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Dubai Real Estate Market Report: Q3 2024


  • Key Takeaways 🗝️

    • Unmatched Growth: Q3 2024 breaks records with AED 142B in sales value.
    • Skyrocketing Demand: Over 50,000 transactions completed, proving investor confidence.
    • Market Momentum: 146 new projects registered, making it the most active quarter in history.
    • Rental Surge: Nearly 46,000 new rental contracts, driving continued upward momentum in the market.
    • Dubai Leads the Way: The city reinforces its position as a global real estate powerhouse. 

    Market Overview

    Q3 2024 was a record-breaking quarter for the Dubai real estate market, solidifying investor trust and setting new benchmarks in terms of both volume and value. The quarter saw an impressive surge in transactions, project registrations, and completed units, making it the most active quarter in Dubai’s history. The demand for both off-plan and ready properties continues to rise as Dubai reinforces its position as a global real estate hub.

    Sales Volume & Value

    Q3 2024 smashed all previous records with an astounding 50,425 transactions, marking a 38% year-over-year (YoY) increase. The total sales value reached AED 141.95B, representing a 30% YoY growth. These figures highlight the increasing confidence of investors in Dubai’s real estate market, showcasing that record-breaking performance has become the norm in this dynamic sector.

    Top-Selling Areas by Category

    1st Sale Apartments:

    1st Sale Villas:

    Resale Apartments:

    Resale Villas:

    Price Trends

    Across various categories, prices per square foot (sqft) showcased notable trends:

    1st Sale:

    • Apartments: AED 1,758 per sqft, with a slight YoY decline of 1.00%, though prices remain 44.70% higher than in 2014.
    • Commercial: AED 1,667 per sqft, a 5.80% YoY increase.
    • Plots: AED 1,147 per sqft, showing a staggering 74.50% YoY growth and a 378.10% increase since 2014.
    • Villas: AED 1,427 per sqft, marking an 18.40% YoY rise, with a 122.40% increase since 2014.

    Resale:

    • Apartments: AED 1,301 per sqft, up 5.60% YoY.
    • Commercial: AED 1,242 per sqft, up 20.10% YoY.
    • Plots: AED 992 per sqft, with a 55.10% YoY increase.
    • Villas: AED 1,295 per sqft, up 15.40% YoY.

    New Supply & Project Launches

    The third quarter of 2024 also witnessed remarkable activity in terms of new projects and deliveries:

    • 146 projects were registered during the quarter, making it the most active quarter ever in the history of the Dubai real estate market, achieving an all-time high.
    • 21 projects were completed, adding 5,183 units to the market.

    Top areas where these deliveries took place include:

    Rental Market Overview

    The rental market continued its upward trajectory in Q3 2024, with both apartments and villas experiencing substantial increases in median rent:

    Apartments:

    • Median Rent: AED 68,000.
    • YoY Increase: +19.30% (from AED 57,000).
    • QoQ Increase: +6.19% (from AED 64,039).

    Villas:

    • Median Rent: AED 180,000.
    • YoY Increase: +5.88% (from AED 170,000).
    • QoQ Increase: +5.88% (from AED 170,000).

    Off-Plan vs Ready Property Sales

    The off-plan market saw significant growth, with a notable balance between first sales and ready properties:

    1st Sale Properties:

    • Volume: 34,289 transactions, reflecting a 53% YoY growth.
    • Sales Value: AED 89.93B, with a 49.6% YoY value growth.
    • Price per Sqft: AED 1,605, a 3.68% YoY increase.

    Resale Properties:

    • Volume: 16,134 transactions, with a 13.9% YoY growth.
    • Sales Value: AED 51.99B, reflecting a 6.2% YoY increase.
    • Price per Sqft: AED 1,281, marking an 11.18% YoY increase.

    Future Outlook

    Looking ahead, the Dubai real estate market is poised for further growth as investor confidence remains high and new projects continue to be delivered. With the strong performance in Q3 2024, characterized by record-breaking transactions and value, Dubai’s property market is expected to continue attracting both local and international investors. The continuous influx of new projects and the rising rental market make Dubai a prime destination for real estate investment.

    Stay ahead in 2024 with our quarterly insights: Explore Q1 DXB Interact report, Read the Q2 detailed DXB Interact report, and Access the  Q3 2024 DXB Interact report to make informed decisions.

     

     

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