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Dubai property prices surge with villas leading

Solid Growth Across the Market

Dubai’s real estate market continues to expand strongly in 2025, with property prices climbing through the first five months of the year.

Villas Outperform with Impressive Annual Gains

Villas are the standout performers:

  • In May, prices rose by 2 %.
  • Year-on-year, villas surged 29 %.
  • Premium districts such as Jumeirah Islands, Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills and The Meadows recorded the strongest growth.

Villas Well Above Historic Peaks

Current values show villas are 66 % higher than their 2014 peak and 175 % above post-pandemic levels. The surge reflects increasing demand from high-net-worth individuals relocating to Dubai.

Apartments Rising at a Moderate Pace

Apartments also gained value:

  • 1.1 % increase month-on-month.
  • 20 % annual growth.
  • The Greens, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubailand Residence Complex and Palm Jumeirah are among the fastest-growing areas.

Different Neighbourhoods, Different Dynamics

Not all areas performed equally: International City posted the smallest annual rise at 11 %, while Business Bay recorded 16 %.

Market Outlook — Growth to Continue

Analysts forecast prices may climb up to 10 % further by the end of 2025, though the pace is expected to slow as supply and demand reach a more balanced state.

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