Dubai’s off-plan property market reached record levels in Q3 2025, making up 75.3% of all sales, driven by investor confidence and flexible developer offerings.
DUBAI: Dubai’s real estate sector has recorded a new milestone, with off-plan properties accounting for over 75% of all sales in Q3 2025, according to data from Metropolitan Premium Properties (MPP). The off-plan segment reached a total value of AED 96 billion, a 21.9% increase year-on-year, reflecting sustained confidence among investors and end-users in Dubai’s long-term market fundamentals.
Apartments made up the majority of off-plan transactions, with areas like Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) and Business Bay witnessing strong demand. Waterfront locations such as La Mer, Jumeirah, and Dubai Water Canal reported the highest average prices, driven by their premium lifestyle appeal.
Incentives such as limited-time discounts, flexible payment plans, and higher agent commissions contributed to the surge in off-plan sales. “Dubai’s off-plan sector continues to outperform expectations and remains a cornerstone of the city’s real estate momentum,” said Nikita Kuznetsov, CEO of MPP. “Developers are innovating with attractive project offerings that cater to both international investors and local buyers.”
In contrast, the resale market experienced a 10.7% decline in overall transactions year-on-year. However, average resale prices increased by 11.3% to AED 1,656 per sq. ft., reflecting end-user demand and the rising value of established communities. Ready-to-move-in villas dominated the resale segment, with 97% of transactions occurring in this category.
Key resale price increases were recorded on the Palm Jumeirah (+18.7%), Arabian Ranches 3 (+20%), and The Springs (+17.4%). Emerging areas also showed robust growth, with Town Square apartments up by 25.1% and Dubai South units rising 18.8%.
“Off-plan remains dominant for new supply and investor activity, while the limited inventory of ready villas is creating significant value growth,” added Kuznetsov. “This dual-market strength reinforces Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most resilient and diversified property markets.”
Rental values also trended upward, rising 8.8% year-on-year to AED 83 per sq. ft., even as rental transaction volumes dipped slightly by 4.2% — indicating longer lease durations and high tenant retention across key areas.
