Research
UAE Living Market Dynamics, Q1 2025
Summary and analysis of the UAE's current living real estate market conditions
May 15, 2025
Contributors:
- Faraz Ahmed
- Muhammad Aijaz
- Taimur Khan
The Living market sustained momentum in Q1 2025, with sales prices maintaining their upward trajectory, particularly for villa properties.
Combination of strong investor demand and growing expat population continues to drive property values.
The off-plan market remained dominant in Dubai’s residential sector, accounting for more than two-thirds of all sales transactions.
Increased construction and land costs have pushed developers to seek opportunities in more secondary locations.