Dubai property sales reached AED54.3 billion ($14.8 billion) in September 2025, powered by record apartment and plot activity that pushed total transactions to 20,127 — an 11.3% increase on September 2024, according to new data from Kelt and Co Realty. The figures confirm that Dubai's real estate market is sustaining its strongest multi-year run heading into Q4 2025.
Apartments and Plots Drive September Surge
Apartments dominated September's Dubai property sales, with 17,112 deals worth AED31.8 billion ($8.7 billion). Plot transactions also surged, reaching 1,545 sales worth AED15.7 billion ($4.3 billion) — a clear signal of growing investor appetite for long-term development land across the emirate.
Villa sales, however, moved sharply in the opposite direction, falling to just 955 deals worth AED5.2 billion ($1.4 billion) from more than 3,200 transactions in September 2024. Commercial property bucked that trend, climbing to 514 deals worth AED1.5 billion ($408 million).
Average property prices held firm at AED1,689 per sq ft ($460), underscoring Dubai's sustained appeal to both investors and end-users.
Hotspots Driving Demand
Several communities stood out as top performers in September:
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): Affordable entry prices and strong rental yields of 7.39% made JVC the top choice for families and yield-focused investors. - Dubai Hills Estate: Luxury living with golf-course views and consistent rental demand kept this master community near the top of buyer wishlists. - Business Bay: The thriving commercial hub attracted buyers seeking high potential for capital appreciation.
Record Sales and Landmark Deals
September also produced some of the year's most notable individual transactions:
- The most expensive apartment sold at Aman Residences Dubai – Tower 1, Jumeirah Second, valued at AED83 million ($22.6 million). - The most expensive villa fetched AED200 million ($54.5 million) on The World Islands.
Top-selling developments for the month included:
- Binghatti Skyrise – 318 sales worth AED577.8 million - Binghatti Aquarise – 305 sales worth AED512.6 million - Damac Islands – Seychelles 2 – 176 villa sales worth AED531.6 million - Dubai World Central – 167 villa sales worth AED748.4 million
Rental Market Remains Strong
Rents continued their upward trend in September 2025 across all asset classes:
- Apartments averaged AED88,000 ($23,950) annually - Villas averaged AED190,000 ($51,780) - Commercial rents averaged AED75,000 ($20,450), up 10.3% year-on-year
Outlook for Q4 2025
According to Tara Khan, Sales Director at Kelt and Co Realty, Dubai remains a "global hub for future real estate" thanks to world-class infrastructure, zero income tax, and a steady inflow of high-net-worth individuals. Experts expect the momentum from September's Dubai property sales to carry into Q4 2025 and through 2026, presenting strong opportunities for capital growth and rental income across residential and commercial segments alike.
