Dubai’s property market continued its growth momentum in August 2025, recording AED 50.7 billion in sales across 18,564 transactions. According to Property Finder’s latest market performance report, the surge was fuelled by off-plan activity and resilient secondary sales, reflecting sustained investor confidence in the city’s real estate sector.
Off-Plan Market Fuels Growth
Off-plan transactions surged 25% year-on-year in August, with values climbing 11%. Primary off-plan sales accounted for 91% of the primary market’s activity, totaling 12,106 transactions. Business Bay emerged as a top-performing area, contributing 11% of total volume and 12% of overall value, with growth rates of 377% and 290% respectively. Dubai Investment Park also ranked among the standout communities, making up 9% of both value and volume.
Secondary Sales Remain Strong
The secondary market delivered AED 22.6 billion across 6,458 deals, reflecting a 15% rise in value and a 7% rise in volume year-on-year. Wadi Al Safa 4 recorded an exceptional jump, registering AED 786 million compared to just AED 26 million in August 2024. Al Barsha South Fourth also showed impressive growth, with values increasing 154% and volumes 142%.
Consumer Demand Shifts
Apartments remain the preferred choice, with nearly 80% of rental searches and 59% of buyer interest. Smaller units are gaining popularity: studios made up 22% of rental searches and one-bedroom apartments accounted for 36% of buyer searches. Rising rents are pushing tenants toward ownership of affordable homes, further strengthening demand in this segment.
Expert Insights
Commenting on the report, Cherif Sleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, said:
“August’s figures highlight Dubai’s market resilience, with off-plan projects driving momentum and emerging communities outperforming expectations. From Business Bay to Wadi Al Safa 4, investor confidence remains robust, supported by broader signals such as Emaar’s 33% rise in H1 profits and developers accelerating delivery to meet surging demand.”
