Dubai's residential real estate market continues to develop. In total, 5.5 million sq. m was introduced in 2025, marking a record for the past 5 years. Amid the ongoing influx of high-net-worth individuals to Dubai, developers are announcing launches of new premium residential projects in the city's prestigious locations. Construction of new projects is also shifting toward coastal areas.

In 2025, the residential real estate market set a new sales record. The weighted average price per sq. ft. of villas reached a historic high, while the average price per sq. ft. of apartments rose by 8%.

Rental rates continue to increase. Over the past 12 months, the weighted average rate for new apartment leases grew by 13% to 104 AED/sq. ft./year.