Property Finder has released its latest performance indicators for the Dubai real estate market for August 2025, highlighting ongoing growth in the sales sector. The city recorded a total of 18,564 transactions worth AED 50.7 billion, reflecting a 15% increase in volume and a 7% rise in value compared to August 2024.
This momentum is primarily driven by a significant surge in off-plan property transactions, which saw a 25% year-on-year increase in transaction volume and an 11% increase in value.
Investor interest was notably strong in secondary market transactions for off-plan units, which amounted to AED 4.1 billion across 1,978 deals, marking a 59% increase in volume and a 69% increase in value compared to the previous year.
Sharif Suleiman, Chief Revenue Officer at Property Finder, stated: “The August figures provide a clear picture of Dubai’s robust real estate market, fueled by heightened activity in off-plan units and ongoing support from a strong secondary market performance.
This month is notable for the exceptional performance of areas like Business Bay and Wadi Safa 4, which outperformed general trends, showcasing continued investor confidence and rising demand for emerging communities. The primary market constituted the majority of August’s activity, with 12,106 transactions recorded—an increase of 20% from the previous year.
The primary unit sector dominated this market, accounting for 91% of total primary transactions. Although the value of this sector rose at a more moderate pace of 4% year-on-year, Business Bay emerged as a standout contributor, representing 11% of overall volume and 12% of total value, with increases of 377% and 290%, respectively. Dubai Investment Park also showed impressive performance, contributing 9% to both value and volume totals.