April 2025 marked a significant milestone for Dubai's real estate sector, with total sales reaching AED 62.4 billion, a 95.3% increase compared to April 2024, according to the latest data from DXBinteract. This reflects robust investor confidence and sustained demand across various property segments.

Unprecedented Sales Activity

Dubai witnessed 17,979 property sales transactions, marking a 55.4% year-on-year increase. The average price per square foot rose modestly to AED 1,583, up 2.3% from April 2024.

• Apartments led in transaction volume with 13,737 sales and a total value of AED 26.7 billion.

• Villas followed with 3,223 sales worth AED 23.7 billion, a staggering 134.1% increase from the previous year.

• Plots also saw major activity, with 599 sales totaling AED 10.9 billion, up 126%.

• Commercial properties and buildings had mixed results, with sales values at AED 1.1 billion and AED 10 million, respectively.

Price Trends Across Property Types

Price movements varied across categories:

• Apartments: AED 1.3M average (-2.4%)

• Villas: AED 3.5M average (+2.2%)

• Commercial: AED 1.9M average (+58.8%)

• Plots: AED 3.5M average (-45.3%)

• Buildings: AED 10M average (-66.8%)

According to the report, fluctuations in prices were largely driven by shifts in popular sales locations compared to the previous year.

Rental Market Overview

Rental prices also climbed, reflecting continued demand:

• Apartments: AED 80K average (+6.7%)

• Villas: AED 180K average (+12.5%)

• Commercial units: AED 72K average (-36%)

Mortgage Market Sees Surge

Mortgage transactions rose significantly, with 4,457 deals (+109.8%) valued at AED 15.3 billion (+15%).

Top Projects and High-End Deals

Most Expensive Apartment Sales:

1. Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai – AED 156M

2. Private Residences Dubai – AED 140M

3. Orla by Omniyat – AED 81M

4. Como Residences – AED 70M

5. The 118 at Burj Khalifa – AED 65M

Most Expensive Villa Sales:

1. Palm Jumeirah – AED 180M

2. Wadi Al Safa 3 – AED 121M

3. Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid – AED 100M

Best-Selling Off-Plan Projects (Apartments & Villas)

Apartments:

• Binghatti Elite: 498 units, AED 277.1M

• Binghatti Skyrise: 267 units, AED 397.7M

• Bay Grove Residences: 142 units, AED 412.3M

Villas:

• Al Yelayiss 1: 646 units, AED 1.9B

• Me'Aisem Second: 418 units, AED 7.1B

• Palm Jabal Ali: 153 units, AED 3.4B

April 2025 was a record-breaking month for Dubai’s property market, with strong performance across all sectors, particularly off-plan developments and luxury real estate. The data reflects growing investor confidence, rising demand, and an increasingly dynamic housing landscape in the emirate.