Dubai property prices per square foot have more than doubled over the last five years, reaching an average of Dh1,683 in October 2025. This milestone highlights the market’s sustained long-term growth, even as monthly price gains moderate toward a more stable and sustainable trajectory, according to the latest data from Property Monitor.
Price Milestone: A Five-Year Growth Surge
The average price per square foot in Dubai has achieved a landmark increase, more than doubling over a five-year period, underscoring a powerful long-term bullish trend.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. Price (Oct 2025) | Dh1,683 / sq ft | New Market Benchmark |
| 5-Year Growth | >100% (Doubled) | Since 2020 |
| Monthly Growth (Oct ’25) | +0.13% | Significantly moderated pace |
Market Analysis:
“The market’s long-term upward trend remains intact, even as monthly movements become more tempered… The easing in monthly gains reflects a market shifting from rapid expansion toward a more sustainable trajectory.” – Property Monitor
Supply Pipeline: Record-Breaking Project Launches
Development activity has surged to unprecedented levels, with 2025 launch volumes already exceeding a typical full year’s supply.
2025 Launch Activity (Jan-Oct):
- Total Projects: 532 new projects launched
- Total Units: ~131,504 residential units
- Total Developers: 228 active developers (vs. 163 in 2024)
October 2025 Snapshot:
- New Launches: 65 projects
- Units Added: 14,000+ units
- Estimated Value: Dh33.5 billion
- Product Mix: 99% apartments, 1% villas/townhouses
Future Supply Focus:
Analysts note a coming expansion in single-family home supply, with major upcoming launches from Emaar at Grand Polo Club and The Valley, the relaunch of The Heights, Damac Islands 2, and Wasl’s expansion of Jumeirah Golf Estates.
Transaction Volume: On Pace for a Third Record Year
Transactional activity remains exceptionally strong, with 2025 volumes already nearly matching the entire total for 2024.
Sales Volume Data:
- YTD Transactions (2025): Over 178,000
- Annual Growth: ↗️ 17.4% vs. same period 2024
- Current Pace: Represents 98% of 2024’s full-year total.
Monthly Average (Past Year): ~17,300 transactions.
2025 Projection:
“Should this momentum continue through December, total sales are projected to exceed 212,000 — setting a new all-time annual record and extending Dubai’s record-breaking run into its third consecutive year.”
Market Outlook: Normalization & Sustainable Growth
The market shows clear signs of maturing, with steadier price growth replacing the rapid spikes of previous years, indicating a healthy shift toward long-term sustainability.
Key Indicators of Normalization:
- Price Growth Tempo: Monthly increases have significantly moderated.
- Supply Depth: Unprecedented number of developers and projects launched.
- Activity Level: Record transactions driven by fundamental demand.
- Diverse Pipeline: Future supply is broadening across community types.
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Source: Property Monitor Dubai Market Report, October 2025.
