Bluewaters Island Apartments 2025 Resale Report

(1st January - 31st December 2025)

4.6

AED 4,974

Average price per sq. ft

Compared to 2024

-6.7

154 transactions

-8.3

AED 1.384 total resale value

Apartments in Bluewaters Island 2025 Resale Report

Executive Summary

Two-bedroom apartments led transaction activity on Bluewaters Island in 2025 with 61 sales and an average price of AED 7,673,355, though transaction count fell 9.0% year-over-year. Three-bedroom units recorded 51 transactions in 2025 at an average price of AED 11,512,529, representing a 2.0% decline in transaction count year-over-year. One-bedroom apartments saw 34 transactions in 2025 at an average price of AED 3,545,003, with transaction count down 6.0% year-over-year, while four-bedroom units recorded 6 transactions at an average price of AED 19,466,667, a 25.0% drop in transaction count compared to 2024. No off-plan primary sales were recorded on Bluewaters Island in 2025, with all AED 1,384,043,738 in transaction value coming from the resale market.

Key Facts

  • In 2025, the average resale price per square foot for apartments on Bluewaters Island reached AED 4,974, representing a 4.6% year-over-year increase.
  • Bluewaters Island recorded 154 resale apartment transactions in 2025, a decline of 6.7% compared to the previous year.
  • The total value of resale apartment transactions on Bluewaters Island in 2025 was AED 1,384,043,738, down 8.3% year-over-year.
  • Ready properties accounted for 67.5% of resale transactions on Bluewaters Island in 2025, while off-plan properties represented 32.5%.
  • Two-bedroom apartments led resale activity on Bluewaters Island in 2025 with 61 transactions at an average price of AED 7,673,355, though transaction volume fell 9.0% year-over-year.
  • Three-bedroom apartments on Bluewaters Island recorded 51 resale transactions in 2025 at an average price of AED 11,512,529, with transaction count declining 2.0% year-over-year.
  • One-bedroom apartments on Bluewaters Island saw 34 resale transactions in 2025 at an average price of AED 3,545,003, representing a 6.0% year-over-year decline in transaction count.

Key Performance Indicators

Key Performance Indicators

Resale - 2025

Total Resale Value AED 1.384B
-8.3% YoY
Avg Sale Price per Sq. Ft AED 4,974
+4.6% YoY
Resale Transactions 154
-6.7% YoY

Rental - 2025

Gross Rental Yield 5.54%
Avg Rent per Sq. Ft AED 278
+2.6% YoY
Rental Contracts 263
+21.8% YoY

Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis

Price Trend

Price Trend - Bluewaters Island Apartments

Average Price per Sq. Ft - Bluewaters Island Apartments

Line chart showing Average Price per Sq. Ft - Bluewaters Island Apartments with 3 data points from 2023 to 2025.
Bluewaters Island Apartments - Average Price per Sq. Ft over annual periods
Period Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED)
2023 4,389
2024 4,757
2025 4,974

Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis

How did Bluewaters Island Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in 2025?

In 2025, ready apartment transactions dominated Bluewaters Island, accounting for 67.5% of all deals and 82.4% of total transaction value, while off-plan purchases represented 32.5% of transactions and 17.6% of value. The gap between transaction share and value share indicates that ready apartments commanded higher average prices than off-plan units during the period. This completion-status distribution shows that buyers in Bluewaters Island favored immediate-occupancy properties over pre-construction investments in 2025.

Completion Status

Completion Status: Bluewaters Island 2025

Off-plan: 32.5%, Ready: 67.5%.
Bluewaters Island 2025 - Completion Status (transactions and AED value) -- Transactions
Category Percentage
Off-plan32.5%
Ready67.5%
Off-plan: 17.6%, Ready: 82.4%.
Bluewaters Island 2025 - Completion Status (transactions and AED value) -- AED Value
Category Percentage
Off-plan17.6%
Ready82.4%

Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis

Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Bluewaters Island during 2025?

Two-bedroom apartments dominated transaction activity on Bluewaters Island in 2025, accounting for 61 sales, followed by three-bedroom units with 51 transactions and one-bedroom units with 34 transactions. Average prices across reportable segments ranged from AED 3,545,003 for one-bedroom apartments to AED 19,466,667 for four-bedroom units. Year-on-year transaction counts declined across all segments, with four-bedroom apartments recording the steepest drop at 25.0% and three-bedroom units the smallest at 2.0%.

Performance by Bedroom Type

Price Insights by Bedroom

Bluewaters Island 2025 - Bedroom-level Resale Insights
Bedrooms Avg Price Price YoY Transactions Trans. YoY
1 B/R AED 3,545,003 -8.2% 34 -6%
2 B/R AED 7,673,355 +9.3% 61 -9%
3 B/R AED 11,512,529 +1.9% 51 -2%
4 B/R AED 19,466,667 -12.7% 6 -25%
5 B/R AED 45,750,000 -31.7% 2 0%

Transaction Distribution by Bedroom

Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - 2025

Bar chart showing Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - 2025 with 5 categories.
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - 2025
Bedroom Type Transactions
1 B/R Bed34
2 B/R Bed61
3 B/R Bed51
4 B/R Bed6
5 B/R Bed2

Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis

How did off-plan primary-market sales of Apartments in Bluewaters Island perform in 2025?

In 2025, Bluewaters Island Apartments recorded zero off-plan transactions with a total value of AED 0, representing a year-over-year decline from the prior period. During the same timeframe, resale activity in the community totaled 154 transactions valued at AED 1,384,043,738, indicating that secondary market sales constituted the entirety of transactional activity for this Dubai waterfront development. The absence of primary market launches contrasts with the active resale segment, where existing inventory changed hands among buyers throughout the year.

Rental Summary

Rental Contract Distribution - 2025

Contract Types

New Contracts 64.3%
Renewals 35.7%

Rental Insights by Bedroom

Bluewaters Island 2025 - Bedroom-level Rental Insights
Bedrooms Avg Rent Price YoY Transactions Trans. YoY
1 B/R AED 286,706 +7.3% 56 +22%
2 B/R AED 431,267 +3.3% 110 +20%
3 B/R AED 571,352 -2.8% 82 +26%
4 B/R AED 997,266 +1.4% 15 +25%

Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis

Dubai Apartments Market Context -- 2025

Dubai recorded 200,819 sale transactions and 611,979 rental transactions in 2025, with rental activity accounting for the majority of the market's transaction volume. Within the sales segment, initial sales represented 69.7% of transactions while resale accounted for 30.3%, indicating a market dominated by off-plan and newly completed units. Rental contracts across Dubai split 35.8% new and 64.2% renewal, reflecting a substantial base of tenants extending their leases. These city-wide metrics provide the context for understanding Bluewaters Island Apartments' performance within Dubai's broader property landscape.

Dubai Overall Market Context

Dubai Apartments Market Totals - 2025

Sales
Total Value AED 545.96B
Transactions 200,819
Value YoY +27.7%
Rentals
Total Value AED 53.736B
Contracts 611,979
Value YoY +39.2%
Initial Sale: 69.7%, Resale: 30.3%.
Dubai Overall Market - Sale Split
Category Percentage
Initial Sale69.7%
Resale30.3%
New: 35.8%, Renewal: 64.2%.
Dubai Overall Market - Rental Contract Split
Category Percentage
New35.8%
Renewal64.2%

Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the average price per square foot for resale apartments on Bluewaters Island in 2025?
In 2025, resale apartments on Bluewaters Island averaged AED 4,974 per square foot, representing a 4.6% increase year-over-year.
How many resale apartment transactions occurred on Bluewaters Island in 2025?
Bluewaters Island recorded 154 resale apartment transactions in 2025, a decrease of 6.7% compared to the previous year.
What was the total transaction value for resale apartments on Bluewaters Island in 2025?
The total value of resale apartment transactions on Bluewaters Island in 2025 reached AED 1,384,043,738, down 8.3% year-over-year.
What was the average sale price for a two-bedroom resale apartment on Bluewaters Island in 2025?
Two-bedroom resale apartments on Bluewaters Island averaged AED 7,673,355 in 2025, based on 61 transactions during the period.
What was the average sale price for a three-bedroom resale apartment on Bluewaters Island in 2025?
Three-bedroom resale apartments on Bluewaters Island averaged AED 11,512,529 in 2025, with 51 transactions recorded during the year.
What proportion of Bluewaters Island apartment transactions in 2025 were ready properties versus off-plan?
In 2025, ready properties accounted for 67.5% of apartment transactions on Bluewaters Island, while off-plan represented 32.5%.
What was the average price for a one-bedroom resale apartment on Bluewaters Island in 2025?
One-bedroom resale apartments on Bluewaters Island averaged AED 3,545,003 in 2025, based on 34 transactions recorded during the period.

Methodology

This analysis of Bluewaters Island apartment resales draws on Property Monitor's transaction register, which aggregates Dubai Land Department registration data for the calendar year 2025 (January 1 through December 31). Year-on-year comparisons reference the equivalent period in 2024, with percentage changes computed on a like-for-like basis using the same geographic and property-type filters. Readers should note that resale registration data reflect the date a transaction is formally recorded with the Land Department, not the date of initial agreement or payment, meaning market activity may lag actual sale negotiations by several weeks; this timing offset can affect period-to-period comparability, particularly when interpreting short-term shifts in transaction counts or average pricing metrics.

Glossary

PSF
Price per square foot; the total transaction price divided by the property's area in square feet, used as a standardized unit for comparing property values across different sizes and locations in Dubai.
Off-plan
A property sold by a developer before construction is complete, often purchased based on architectural plans and payment schedules tied to construction milestones.
Secondary market
The resale market where properties are sold between private parties or investors rather than purchased directly from developers, encompassing both ready properties and off-plan units being resold.
Ready property
A completed, habitable property with a certificate of occupancy, available for immediate transfer and possession, as distinct from off-plan units still under construction.
Resale
A transaction where the seller is not the original developer, including both ready properties and off-plan units being transferred before completion.
AED/sqft
United Arab Emirates Dirhams per square foot; the standard pricing metric for Dubai real estate expressing property value per unit of area.
Bluewaters Island
A man-made island development off Jumeirah Beach Residence featuring residential towers, retail, and Ain Dubai, connected to mainland Dubai by bridge and pedestrian pathways.
Transaction type
Classification indicating whether a sale involves an off-plan property under construction or an existing ready property with occupancy certification.

Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis

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