Dubai Market Report: October 2025
October Marks First Non-Record Month of 2025
By Ali Faizan Syed235.03
DPI Index
+14.3%
Year-over-Year
19,760
Transactions
70.6%
Off-Plan Sales
AED 1,683/sq ft
Dynamic Price Index
Index: 0.00
19,760
Total Transactions
Sales this period
+14.29%
YoY Growth
Year over year
0.0%
Off-Plan Share
Of total sales
AED 0
Median Apartment
AED 0
Median Villa
AED 0
Median Townhouse
Transaction Type
- Off-Plan (Oqood)
- Title Deed
Off-Plan: 70.6%
Sale Type
- Initial Sale
- Resale
Resale: 49.6%
Price Distribution by Tier
AED 220.0M
Rosewood Residences
AED 153K
Greece Cluster
Top Developers by Market Share
Market Trends Leading to October 2025
24 months of Dubai property market performance
Dynamic Price Index (DPI)
Dubai Property Price Index • Base: Jan 2008 = 100
The Dynamic Price Index tracks average property prices across 42 Dubai communities. A value of 235 means prices are 135% higher than the January 2008 base.
Monthly DPI Data
Last 12 months • Price changes
| Month | DPI Index | Price/sqft | MoM | QoQ | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 Latest | 235.03 | AED 1,683 | +0.13% | +3.56% | +14.29% |
| Sep 2025 | 234.73 | AED 1,681 | +1.00% | +4.45% | +16.12% |
| Aug 2025 | 232.40 | AED 1,664 | +2.40% | +5.19% | +16.28% |
| Jul 2025 | 226.96 | AED 1,625 | +0.99% | +3.86% | +16.37% |
| Jun 2025 | 224.73 | AED 1,609 | +1.71% | +4.87% | +16.63% |
| May 2025 | 220.95 | AED 1,582 | +1.11% | +5.12% | +16.34% |
| Apr 2025 | 218.52 | AED 1,565 | +1.97% | +5.43% | +15.86% |
| Mar 2025 | 214.29 | AED 1,535 | +1.95% | +2.80% | +15.83% |
| Feb 2025 | 210.18 | AED 1,505 | +1.41% | +1.72% | +16.31% |
| Jan 2025 | 207.26 | AED 1,484 | -0.57% | +0.79% | +15.64% |
| Dec 2024 | 208.45 | AED 1,493 | +0.88% | +3.12% | +16.52% |
| Nov 2024 | 206.63 | AED 1,480 | +0.48% | +3.39% | +16.42% |
Transaction Type Breakdown
Title Deed vs Oqood (Off-Plan) Sales
- Title Deed
- Oqood (Off-Plan)
Sales Recurrence Analysis
Initial Sales vs Resale Transactions
- Resale
- Initial Sale
Ali Faizan Syed
Market Expert Commentary
"October 2025 marks the first non-record month of the year, signaling a healthy market correction after 10 consecutive months of record-breaking performance. This is not a slowdown - it's the market catching its breath. With DPI still up 14.29% YoY, Dubai real estate remains one of the world's best-performing markets. The surge in mortgage activity (+28.9% MoM) indicates strong end-user demand, which is exactly what we want to see for sustainable growth."
After 10 consecutive months of record-breaking performance, October 2025 signals a healthy market correction. Total transactions reached 19,760 with off-plan sales dominating at 70.6%. The Dynamic Price Index stands at AED 1,683/sq ft, up 14.29% year-over-year.
- First non-record month after 10 consecutive record-breaking months
- Off-plan dominance continues at 70.6% of all transactions
- Villa segment shows strongest YoY appreciation at 18.2%
- Mortgage activity surged 28.9% MoM indicating strong end-user demand
- Luxury segment (10M+) transactions increased 12% from September
- Binghatti leads developer rankings with 15.9% market share
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dubai's current property price index?
As of October 2025, Dubai's Dynamic Price Index (DPI) stands at 235.03, representing a 14.29% year-over-year increase. The average price is AED 1,683 per square foot.
How has Dubai real estate performed year-over-year?
Dubai real estate has shown strong growth with a 14.29% YoY increase in property prices as of October 2025. The month-over-month change was 0.13%.
What percentage of Dubai property sales are off-plan?
In October 2025, approximately 70.6% of Dubai property transactions were off-plan (Oqood) sales, with 13,954 off-plan transactions versus 5,806 title deed transfers.