Bluewaters Island Apartments Q3 2025 Resale Report
(1st July - 30th September 2025)
AED 4,713
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to Q3 2024
30 transactions
AED 240.2M total resale value
Apartments in Bluewaters Island Q3 2025 Resale Report
Executive Summary
Two-bedroom apartments led resale activity in Q3 2025 with 11 transactions at an average price of AED 7,896,000, unchanged in transaction count year-over-year. One-bedroom units recorded 10 transactions at an average price of AED 3,348,900, with transaction volume up 43.0% year-over-year. Three-bedroom apartments saw 7 transactions at an average price of AED 11,442,857, with transaction count increasing 17.0% year-over-year. No off-plan primary market transactions were recorded in Bluewaters Island Apartments during Q3 2025, with all AED 240,245,000 in sales attributed to resale activity.
Key Facts
- In Q3 2025, the average resale price per square foot for apartments on Bluewaters Island reached AED 4,713, representing a year-over-year increase of 15.2%.
- Bluewaters Island recorded 30 resale apartment transactions in Q3 2025, up 15.4% compared to the same quarter in 2024.
- The total value of resale apartment transactions on Bluewaters Island in Q3 2025 was AED 240,245,000, an increase of 7.2% year-over-year.
- Resale transactions in Q3 2025 were evenly split between off-plan units and ready units, with each category accounting for 50.0% of all deals.
- Two-bedroom apartments led resale activity on Bluewaters Island in Q3 2025 with 11 transactions at an average price of AED 7,896,000, unchanged in volume year-over-year.
- One-bedroom resale apartments on Bluewaters Island saw 10 transactions in Q3 2025 at an average price of AED 3,348,900, reflecting a 43.0% increase in transaction count year-over-year.
- Three-bedroom apartments recorded 7 resale transactions in Q3 2025 on Bluewaters Island at an average price of AED 11,442,857, with transaction volume up 17.0% year-over-year.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Resale - Q3 2025
Rental - Q3 2025
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Price Trend
Price Trend - Bluewaters Island Apartments
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Bluewaters Island Apartments
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | 4,091 |
| Q4 2024 | 4,487 |
| Q1 2025 | 5,014 |
| Q2 2025 | 4,767 |
| Q3 2025 | 4,712 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Bluewaters Island Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in Q3 2025?
In Q3 2025, Bluewaters Island apartments recorded an even split in transaction count between off-plan and ready properties, with each completion status accounting for 50.0% of deals. By value, however, ready properties commanded 66.5% of total transaction value against 33.5% for off-plan units, indicating a substantially higher average transaction price for completed apartments. This divergence between count and value metrics reflects a market where ready apartments traded at a premium per transaction compared to their off-plan counterparts during the quarter.
Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Bluewaters Island during Q3 2025?
In Q3 2025, two-bedroom apartments led transaction activity on Bluewaters Island with 11 sales, followed closely by one-bedroom units at 10 transactions and three-bedroom configurations at 7 sales. Average prices ranged from AED 3,348,900 for one-bedroom apartments to AED 11,442,857 for three-bedroom units, while two-bedroom properties averaged AED 7,896,000. One-bedroom transaction volume showed notable year-on-year growth of 43.0% in Q3 2025 on Bluewaters Island, while three-bedroom sales rose 17.0% over the same period.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 B/R | AED 3,348,900 | -3.7% | 10 | +43% |
| 2 B/R | AED 7,896,000 | +34.8% | 11 | 0% |
| 3 B/R | AED 11,442,857 | +6.7% | 7 | +17% |
| 4 B/R | AED 19,900,000 | -5.2% | 2 | +100% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - Q3 2025
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| 1 B/R Bed | 10 |
| 2 B/R Bed | 11 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 7 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 2 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Apartments in Bluewaters Island perform in Q3 2025?
In Q3 2025, Bluewaters Island Apartments recorded zero off-plan transactions with a total value of AED 0, representing a 100.0% year-on-year decline from Q3 2024. During the same period, the resale market in Bluewaters Island Apartments registered 30 transactions valued at AED 240,245,000, indicating that all recorded sales activity in the community occurred in the secondary market. The absence of primary market transactions suggests no new developer inventory was released or sold in this waterfront residential enclave during the quarter.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - Q3 2025
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 B/R | AED 301,358 | -1% | 16 | +45% |
| 2 B/R | AED 393,272 | -2.7% | 25 | +32% |
| 3 B/R | AED 595,383 | -3.3% | 19 | +19% |
| 4 B/R | AED 970,000 | -5.4% | 5 | +150% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Apartments Market Context -- Q3 2025
During Q3 2025, Dubai's residential market recorded 55,358 sale transactions and 160,141 rental transactions across all communities. Initial sales dominated the ownership transfer activity at 75.7% of total transactions, while resale properties accounted for 24.3% of the quarter's sale volume. In the rental segment, lease renewals represented 63.4% of Dubai's 160,141 rental contracts, with new tenancies comprising the remaining 36.6%.
Dubai Overall Market Context
Dubai Apartments Market Totals - Q3 2025
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Initial Sale | 75.7% |
| Resale | 24.3% |
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| New | 36.6% |
| Renewal | 63.4% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average price per square foot for resale apartments in Bluewaters Island during Q3 2025?
How many resale apartment transactions occurred in Bluewaters Island in Q3 2025?
What was the total transaction value for resale apartments in Bluewaters Island during Q3 2025?
What was the average price for a two-bedroom resale apartment in Bluewaters Island in Q3 2025?
What was the average sale price for one-bedroom apartments in Bluewaters Island during Q3 2025?
What percentage of Bluewaters Island apartment resales in Q3 2025 were off-plan versus ready properties?
What was the average price for three-bedroom resale apartments in Bluewaters Island in Q3 2025?
Methodology
This report analyzes resale apartment transactions on Bluewaters Island during Q3 2025 (July 1 to September 30, 2025), drawing on Property Monitor's aggregation of Dubai Land Department registration data. The analysis covers 30 resale transactions with a combined value of AED 240,245,000 and an average price per square foot of AED 4,713; year-on-year comparisons reference the corresponding quarter in 2024. Readers should note that registration data reflects the formal recording date rather than the agreement or handover date, meaning transactions may appear in a reporting period several weeks or months after the economic activity occurred, which can affect period-to-period comparisons when market velocity changes.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot, a standard metric used to compare property values by dividing the total sale price by the unit's area in square feet.
- Off-plan
- A property sold by a developer before construction is complete, typically purchased through a payment plan during the development phase.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where properties are sold between private parties or investors rather than purchased directly from the original developer.
- Ready property
- A completed, habitable unit available for immediate occupancy or transfer, as opposed to an off-plan property still under construction.
- AED/sqft
- United Arab Emirates Dirhams per square foot, the local currency denomination used to express price per square foot in Dubai real estate.
- Resale
- A transaction where an existing property owner sells to a new buyer, regardless of whether the property was originally purchased off-plan or as a ready unit.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- A resale transaction involving a property that was originally purchased off-plan by the seller but is now being sold to a secondary buyer before or after completion.
- Bluewaters Island
- A mixed-use development located off the Jumeirah Beach Residence coast in Dubai, featuring residential apartments, retail outlets, and the Ain Dubai observation wheel.
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