On September 19, 2025, the Dubai real estate market recorded a total transacted value of AED 1,600,000,000 (AED 1.6 Billion) across 683 total transactions.
The market activity showed a marginal pullback from the previous day's high but maintained the strong dominance of the Off-Plan sector in terms of value.
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Key Transaction Metrics
The total value of transactions was split between off-plan and ready properties as follows:
| Category | Total Value (AED) | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Off-Plan | 1,072,000,000 | 67.0% |
| Ready | 528,000,000 | 33.0% |
| TOTAL | 1,600,000,000 | 100% |
Breakdown by Property Type
The breakdown by property type reaffirms the apartment market's role as the primary engine of both transaction segments, especially in the off-plan category.
Off-Plan Market Performance
The off-plan market was heavily concentrated in apartment sales, often for smaller units, reflecting the sustained popularity of new project launches:
- Flats: AED 996,960,000 (93.0% of off-plan value)
- Villas: AED 53,600,000 (5.0%)
- Commercial: AED 10,720,000 (1.0%)
- Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 10,720,000 (1.0%)
Ready Market Performance
The ready market showcased a diverse performance, with luxury ready apartments in prime districts and steady villa sales accounting for the majority of the value:
- Flats: AED 408,800,000 (77.4% of ready value)
- Villas: AED 60,000,000 (11.4%)
- Commercial: AED 40,000,000 (7.6%)
- Hotel Apts & Rooms: AED 19,200,000 (3.6%)
Noteworthy Areas and Transactions
Key areas driving value on September 19, 2025, included established, high-demand communities, with luxury assets continuing to lead high-value deals:
- Downtown Dubai: Dominated the high-value ready apartment transactions, including a 2-bedroom unit in Forte 2 sold for AED 3.0 million and a 2-bedroom in Grande for AED 3.9 million, signaling strong confidence in completed properties in premium locations.
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): Continued to be a transactional leader for off-plan apartments, confirming its position as a high-volume mid-market area.
- Dubai Harbour / Emaar Beachfront: Noted for high-end off-plan sales, including a 4-bedroom apartment in Address The Bay for AED 26.25 million, underscoring the resilience of the ultra-luxury segment.
- DAMAC Riverside / Dubai Investment Park (DIP): Continued to show strong off-plan activity for apartments and villas in new developments.
Market Context
As September draws to a close, market activity remains strong, with off-plan sales accounting for over two-thirds of the total transacted value. This sustained momentum reflects continuous developer launches and robust investor appetite, supported by Dubai's long-term economic outlook and favorable visa policies.
The significant ready transactions in Downtown Dubai highlight the "flight to quality" trend among end-users and long-term investors for prime, move-in-ready assets.
Disclaimer
This report is based on publicly available data, news reports, and Dubai Land Department (DLD) transaction summaries as of September 19, 2025.
Final and detailed figures from the DLD may vary upon official release.
Note that transaction values are often for the total amount of the sale, not just the down payment, but off-plan sales involve future payments.
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