In Q2 2025, Dubai’s off-plan market demonstrated strong momentum with approximately 35,700 transactions (sum of April, May, and June off-plan volumes). Off-plan sales accounted for around 72-73% of total residential sales. The off-plan sales volume grew by 61.5% year-on-year in April and 60.1% in June, underscoring sustained investor confidence throughout the quarter.
 
Average Price per sq.ft:
The weighted average value per square foot for off-plan residential properties steadily increased during Q2 2025, reaching approximately AED 1,667 in June, up from AED 1,649 in April. Villa prices averaged AED 1,503/sq.ft in June, while apartments averaged AED 1,831/sq.ft. This reflects healthy annual price appreciation of around 19% based on off-plan market trends.


The price per sq.ft graph illustrates a consistent upward trend across Q2, with villas maintaining a premium over apartments. This steady growth signals strong demand and market resilience, particularly in prime villa communities such as Jumeirah Islands, Palm Jumeirah, and Emirates Hills.
 
Transactions & Total Value Trend
Total residential sales transactions in Q2 2025 reached record levels, with off-plan sales making up nearly three-quarters of all transactions. Although monthly off-plan transactions dipped slightly in June (-8% from May), year-on-year growth remained robust at over 60%.  Ready home sales showed a more modest increase, with an 11% annual rise in June.

The dominance of off-plan sales in total market activity highlights investor preference for new developments. The slight monthly dip in June off-plan transactions reflects typical seasonality, but the strong annual growth confirms sustained market confidence.
 
Top 3 Performing Areas for Off Plan Sales in Q2 2025:

• Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): Leading off-plan location with around 9% of off-plan sales, driven by affordable apartments and townhouses offering strong rental yields.
• Damac Island City: A key hotspot with 7-9% share of transactions, known for luxury waterfront developments attracting strong investor interest.
• Business Bay: Recorded 4.8-5.2% of off-plan sales, breaking records for off-plan home transactions in June, supported by its central location and mixed-use developments.

Additional notable areas include Dubai Production City (6.1% in April), Dubailand Residence Complex (4.6% in April), and Uptown Motorcity (5.9% in June).
 
Top Developers by Off Plan Sales:

• Emaar Properties: Market leader with approximately 13-14% share in Q2, offering a broad portfolio across Dubai’s prime locations.
• Damac Properties: Close second with 13% market share, known for luxury and waterfront projects.
• Sobha Real Estate: Strong presence with 7-9% share, focusing on quality mid-to-high-end developments.
• Binghatti, Nakheel, Azizi, Danube, Meraas, Samana: Other notable developers with market shares ranging from 2% to 5%.

Developer sales value trends show Emaar and Damac maintaining leadership with steady growth, while Sobha and Binghatti demonstrate rising sales momentum in emerging communities.
 
 Key Takeaways

• Off-plan transactions surged by 63% year-on-year in Q2 2025, reaching 35,700, dominating 72-73% of total residential sales.
• Average off-plan price per sq.ft saw a healthy 19% annual appreciation, with villas growing 12% and apartments 0.44% from Q2 2024 to Q2 2025.
• Jumeirah Village Circle, Damac Island City, and Business Bay were the top off-plan sales areas, while Emaar and Damac led developer sales.

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