Dubai Real Estate Shatters Records with AED62.4bn in April Sales: Key Areas and Insights
Dubai’s property market is rewriting the record books. April 2025 saw real estate sales surge to AED62.4 billion ($17 billion), marking a staggering 95.3% jump in value compared to April 2024. The month recorded 17,979 transactions, a 55.4% increase year-on-year, making it the third best-selling month ever in terms of volume.
This isn’t a one-off spike. The market has been climbing consistently, and the April results even topped the previous record of AED61.1 billion from October 2024. This momentum follows the second-highest quarterly performance ever, with AED142.7 billion in Q1 2025 alone.
Soaring Growth Across All Segments
The market is hot across the board:
- Villas saw 3,223 sales, up 134% in volume, with a total value of AED23.7 billion.
- Apartments dominated in volume with 13,737 transactions totaling AED26.7 billion, a 42.3% increase.
- Plots recorded AED10.9 billion in sales from 599 transactions, a 126% surge in volume.
- Commercial properties clocked in AED1.1 billion from 419 deals, up 54%.
The average price per square foot rose slightly to AED1,583, further reflecting the steady upward trend in property values.
A Market Five Years in the Making
Comparing April sales data over the last five years shows how far the market has come:
- 2020: AED3.6bn (1,700 transactions)
- 2021: AED10.9bn (4,800)
- 2022: AED17.5bn (6,900)
- 2023: AED26.3bn (8,000)
- 2024: AED32bn (11,600)
- 2025: AED62.4bn (17,979)
That’s a 1,633% increase in value since 2020.
High-End Market Remains Strong
Luxury sales are driving significant value. A villa at Palm Jumeirah sold for AED180 million ($50 million), making it the most expensive residential deal in April. The priciest apartment was snapped up for AED156 million ($42.5 million) at Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai.
Buyers are active across all price brackets, but 11% of total sales were above AED5 million. Most activity centered around the AED1-2 million range (31%), followed by units below AED1 million (27%).
Notably, first-time developer sales made up 67% of all transactions, dominating over resales in both volume and value.
Top-Performing Areas in April 2025
Here are the five busiest real estate hubs in Dubai for the month:
- Jumeirah Village Circle – 1,606 units sold, AED2.166bn
- Business Bay – 1,168 units, AED3.477bn
- Al Yelayiss 1 – 1,020 units, AED3.338bn
- Wadi Al Safa 5 – 964 units, AED1.983bn
- Dubai Marina – 926 units, AED3.243bn
These areas continue to attract investors with a mix of affordability, location, and potential for appreciation.
Conclusion
April 2025 has cemented Dubai’s status as a global real estate hotspot. With record-breaking numbers and steady demand across all segments, the city remains a magnet for both investors and end-users. For those considering entry into the market, now is the time to act—before the next peak is set.
