Market Data 2026

Dubai Real Estate Statistics

Comprehensive market data covering transactions, prices, rental yields, developer rankings, and foreign buyer demographics — sourced from DLD and leading research firms.

Last Updated: April 10, 2026

Contents

  1. 01 Market Overview
  2. 02 Average Prices by Area
  3. 03 Rental Yields by Area
  4. 04 Transaction Volume Trends
  5. 05 Off-Plan vs Ready
  6. 06 Top Developers
  7. 07 Foreign Buyer Nationalities
  8. 08 Population & Demand
  9. 09 FAQ

Market Overview — 2025

214.9K
Sales Transactions
vs 180.9K in 2024
AED 682.5B
Sales Value
vs AED 522B in 2024
+18.8%
YoY Sales Growth
+30.7%
YoY Value Growth

Including mortgage registrations and gift transfers: 275,442 total transactions worth AED 917B — both all-time records.

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Average Prices by Area

Sorted by average price per square foot. All prices in AED.

Area Avg AED/sqft Avg Apartment Avg Villa YoY
Palm Jumeirah Palm Jumeirah
3,800
AED 5,500,000 AED 40,000,000 18.5%
Downtown Dubai Downtown Dubai
3,170
AED 3,500,000 — 15.2%
JBR JBR
2,700
AED 3,000,000 — 12.8%
Dubai Creek Harbour Dubai Creek Harbour
2,500
AED 2,600,000 — 17.9%
Dubai Marina Dubai Marina
2,190
AED 2,400,000 — 13.5%
Business Bay Business Bay
2,050
AED 1,900,000 — 14.1%
Dubai Hills Estate Dubai Hills Estate
1,950
AED 1,800,000 AED 9,000,000 20.3%
Arabian Ranches Arabian Ranches
1,650
— AED 6,500,000 16.7%
Jumeirah Lake Towers
1,350
AED 1,200,000 — 12.4%
DAMAC Hills DAMAC Hills
1,250
AED 1,050,000 AED 4,500,000 19.1%
Al Barsha Al Barsha
1,150
AED 950,000 AED 5,800,000 9.5%
Jumeirah Village Circle
1,100
AED 900,000 AED 3,000,000 17%
Dubai Silicon Oasis
950
AED 720,000 AED 3,400,000 18.2%
Dubai South Dubai South
850
AED 600,000 AED 2,000,000 22.8%
International City International City
700
AED 480,000 — 15.6%

Rental Yields by Area

Gross rental yields ranked highest to lowest. Rents are annual averages for 1-bedroom apartments.

Area Gross Yield Avg 1BR Rent / Year
International City International City
8.9%
AED 38,000
Dubai Silicon Oasis
8.5%
AED 48,000
Dubai South Dubai South
8.1%
AED 40,000
Jumeirah Village Circle
7.8%
AED 58,000
DAMAC Hills DAMAC Hills
7.5%
AED 55,000
Dubai Sports City
7.3%
AED 44,000
Jumeirah Lake Towers
7%
AED 70,000
Al Barsha Al Barsha
6.8%
AED 58,000
Dubai Marina Dubai Marina
6.5%
AED 100,000
Business Bay Business Bay
6.3%
AED 90,000
Downtown Dubai Downtown Dubai
5.7%
AED 125,000
Dubai Hills Estate Dubai Hills Estate
5.5%
AED 78,000
JBR JBR
5.3%
AED 115,000
Dubai Creek Harbour Dubai Creek Harbour
5.1%
AED 105,000
Palm Jumeirah Palm Jumeirah
4.7%
AED 135,000
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Off-Plan vs Ready Properties

Market split between off-plan and ready/secondary market transactions in 2024.

Off-Plan
70%
149,230 transactions
Ready / Secondary
30%
66,400 transactions
70% Off-Plan
30% Ready

Top Developers by Transactions

Ranked by total transaction volume in 2024.

1
Binghatti Developers
17,061
7.9%
2
DAMAC Properties
15,393
7.2%
3
Emaar Properties
13,149
6.1%
4
Sobha Realty
10,200
4.7%
5
Nakheel
8,500
4%
6
Danube Properties
7,800
3.6%
7
Samana Developers
6,500
3%
8
Meraas
5,800
2.7%
9
Azizi Developments
5,400
2.5%
10
Ellington Properties
4,200
2%

Foreign Buyer Nationalities

Top 10 nationalities by share of real estate transactions in Dubai.

1
🇮🇳 Indian
22%
47,280
2
🇬🇧 British
17%
36,535
3
🇨🇳 Chinese
14%
30,088
4
🇸🇦 Saudi
11%
23,640
5
🇷🇺 Russian
9%
19,342
6
🇵🇰 Pakistani
5.5%
11,820
7
🇪🇬 Egyptian
3.8%
8,167
8
🇫🇷 French
3.2%
6,877
9
🇩🇪 German
2.4%
5,158
10
🇨🇦 Canadian
2%
4,298

Population & Demand Drivers

Key demographic indicators underpinning Dubai's real estate demand.

4.0M
Total Population
92%
Expatriate Population
+6.1%
Annual Growth
5.0M
Projected 2030

Data Sources

Data sourced from Dubai Land Department (DLD), Dubai Statistics Center, Knight Frank, Engel & Völkers, Cavendish Maxwell, CBRE, JLL, and Bayut market reports.

About This Data

All statistics reflect full-year 2025 — the latest complete annual data available from DLD. 2026 data is not yet finalised; for early 2026 market trends, see our Q1 2026 Market Report. This page will be updated when full-year 2026 data is published by DLD.

Disclaimer

Figures are rounded and represent approximate values based on publicly available reports. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Real Estate Club Dubai is not affiliated with DLD, RERA, or any government entity. Always verify data with official sources before making investment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Dubai recorded 214,912 property sales worth AED 682.5 billion in 2025, an 18.8% increase in volume compared to 180,860 sales in 2024. Including mortgages and gift transactions, the total reached 275,442 transactions valued at AED 917 billion — both all-time records.
Average prices vary significantly by area. Prime locations like Palm Jumeirah average around AED 3,800/sqft, Downtown Dubai around AED 3,170/sqft, while affordable areas like International City average around AED 700/sqft. The city-wide average for apartments is approximately AED 1,600/sqft.
Dubai's average gross apartment yield is approximately 7.0% — among the highest globally. Affordable communities like International City (8.9%) and Dubai Silicon Oasis (8.5%) deliver the highest returns, while premium areas like Palm Jumeirah (4.7%) offer lower yields but stronger capital appreciation.
Foreign nationals account for the vast majority of Dubai property transactions. Indian buyers lead with approximately 22% of all sales, followed by British (17%), Chinese (14%), Saudi (11%), and Russian (9%) buyers in 2025.
Off-plan properties dominated the Dubai market in 2025, accounting for approximately 70% of all sales transactions (149,230 deals worth AED 448 billion). This is driven by attractive developer payment plans, lower entry prices, and strong capital appreciation during construction.
By transaction volume, Binghatti Developers led with 17,061 sales, followed by DAMAC Properties (15,393) and Emaar Properties (13,149). By sales value, Emaar topped at AED 80.4 billion, followed by DAMAC (AED 36B) and Sobha Realty (AED 30B).
Dubai's population crossed 4 million in August 2025, growing at 6.1% year-on-year — one of the fastest rates globally. Approximately 92% are expatriates. The government targets 5 million residents by 2030, driving sustained housing demand.
Emerging communities led price growth: Dubai South (+22.8%), Dubai Hills Estate (+20.3%), and DAMAC Hills (+19.1%). Established luxury areas also performed well: Palm Jumeirah (+18.5%), Dubai Silicon Oasis (+18.2%), and Dubai Creek Harbour (+17.9%).
For gross rental yield, International City (8.9%), Dubai Silicon Oasis (8.5%), and Dubai South (8.1%) rank highest. For balanced yield plus appreciation, JVC (7.8%) and DAMAC Hills (7.5%) offer strong total returns. Consider tenant demand, community amenities, and resale liquidity alongside yield.
Dubai offers significantly higher rental yields (5–9%) compared to London (2–4%), New York (2–3%), and Singapore (2–3%). Property prices per square foot remain lower than most global financial centres, and there is no personal income tax on rental earnings, making Dubai one of the most attractive markets for real estate investment worldwide.

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