Dubai’s prime residential market witnessed an outstanding performance in 2025, with close to 6,000 property transactions above AED10 million ($2.7m) completed by mid-November, marking a 24.4% year-on-year increase, according to Savills Middle East.
This surge underlines a growing demand all over the world for luxurious villas and waterfront residences across Dubai’s most prestigious communities.
Key Market Highlights
- The overall volume of transactions exceeding AED10m with
- Villas represent 70% of sales of luxury properties
- Off-plan sales account for 73% of primary
- European customers: 58% of big money transfers
- Hot spots: Palm Jebel Ali, Palm Jumeirah, Oasis
- Reasons Why Dubai’s Prime Property Market Is Increasing
Why Dubai’s Prime Property Market Is Growing
According to Savills, the growth of the luxury market in Dubai is fueled by the following:
- Political and economic stability
- Facilitates tax
- Global wealth migration
- Supply in Established Prime Markets
These are the reasons that have continued to ensure that the region remains a magnet for high net-worth individuals and international families who are in search
Villas Lead the Market
The villas were the main type of assets in 2025:
- 51% of deals with a value of AED 10 million
- Privacy, space, and family living were the priorities for the purchasing public
- Demand for waterfront and master-planned communities is high
Chief villa-driven properties include The Oasis, Palm Jebel Ali, and Eden Hills.
Apartment Demand: Waterfront & Branded Living
Even so, top apartments are a highly sought-after commodity. These include:
- Waterfront areas
- Branded residences
Top apartment complexes:
- Dubai Harbour
- Downtown Dubai
- Palm Jumeir
Dubai is now the global leader in the number of transactions involving branded residences.
Market Insight for Investors
Investor Takeaway:
Fixed supply, increasing international demand, as well as lifestyle-related buys, make the super prime markets in Dubai an opportunity set that is poised for positive performance in 2026.
The properties in the market which cost more than AED20m ($5.45m) are growing in equal measure to the prime market in terms of demand.
Source:
Market data and insights sourced from Savills Middle East – Dubai Prime Residential Market Report 2025.
