DAMAC Hills Apartments H1 2025 Resale Report
(1st January – 30th June 2025)
AED 1,243
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to H1 2024
470 transactions
AED 499.8M total resale value
Apartments in DAMAC Hills H1 2025 Resale Report
Executive Summary
One-bedroom apartments led resale activity in DAMAC Hills during H1 2025 with 210 transactions, a 110.0% increase year-over-year, at an average price of AED 882,615. Studio units recorded 161 transactions in H1 2025, up 53.0% year-over-year, with an average price of AED 566,901. Two-bedroom apartments saw 61 resale transactions during H1 2025, representing a 45.0% year-over-year increase, at an average price of AED 1,914,411. Three-bedroom units recorded 38 transactions in H1 2025, up 124.0% year-over-year, with an average price of AED 2,799,963. The off-plan primary market in DAMAC Hills recorded 82 transactions totaling AED 135,439,860 in H1 2025.
Key Facts
- In H1 2025, the average resale price per square foot for apartments in DAMAC Hills reached AED 1,243, representing a 4.9% increase year-over-year.
- DAMAC Hills recorded 470 resale apartment transactions in H1 2025, marking a 78.0% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
- The total value of resale apartment transactions in DAMAC Hills during H1 2025 was AED 499,797,894, up 105.5% year-over-year.
- Ready properties accounted for 90.0% of resale transactions in DAMAC Hills during H1 2025, while off-plan units represented 10.0%.
- One-bedroom apartments led resale activity in DAMAC Hills during H1 2025 with 210 transactions at an average price of AED 882,615, reflecting a 110.0% increase in transaction count year-over-year.
- Studio apartments in DAMAC Hills recorded 161 resale transactions in H1 2025 at an average price of AED 566,901, with transaction volume up 53.0% year-over-year.
- Three-bedroom apartments in DAMAC Hills saw 38 resale transactions in H1 2025 at an average price of AED 2,799,963, with transaction count increasing 124.0% year-over-year.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Resale - H1 2025
Rental - H1 2025
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Price Trend
Price Trend - DAMAC Hills Apartments
Average Price per Sq. Ft - DAMAC Hills Apartments
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| H2 2023 | 1,126 |
| H1 2024 | 1,184 |
| H2 2024 | 1,250 |
| H1 2025 | 1,243 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did DAMAC Hills Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in H1 2025?
In H1 2025, DAMAC Hills apartments recorded a heavily ready-dominated market, with ready properties accounting for 90.0% of transactions and 90.1% of total transaction value, while off-plan deals represented just 10.0% of transactions and 9.9% of value. The near-identical distribution across transaction count and value indicates minimal average deal-size variance between the two completion categories during the period. This pattern reflects a market where buyers in DAMAC Hills apartments overwhelmingly favored completed units over off-plan purchases in the first half of 2025.
Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in DAMAC Hills during H1 2025?
In H1 2025, DAMAC Hills apartments recorded the highest activity in the 1 B/R segment with 210 transactions at an average price of AED 882,615, followed by Studio units with 161 transactions at AED 566,901. The four bedroom configurations spanned a price range from AED 566,901 for Studio apartments to AED 2,799,963 for 3 B/R units. Transaction counts demonstrated robust year-on-year growth, with 1 B/R apartments rising 110.0% and 3 B/R units increasing 124.0% compared to H1 2024.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 566,901 | +7.8% | 161 | +53% |
| 1 B/R | AED 882,615 | +11.3% | 210 | +110% |
| 2 B/R | AED 1,914,411 | +16.5% | 61 | +45% |
| 3 B/R | AED 2,799,963 | +19.9% | 38 | +124% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - H1 2025
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| Studio Bed | 161 |
| 1 B/R Bed | 210 |
| 2 B/R Bed | 61 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 38 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Apartments in DAMAC Hills perform in H1 2025?
In H1 2025, DAMAC Hills Apartments recorded 82 off-plan transactions with a combined value of AED 135,439,860 in the primary market. Off-plan activity represented a smaller segment compared to resale transactions during the same period, which totaled 470 deals worth AED 499,797,894. The off-plan market accounted for approximately 15% of total transaction volume and 21% of total transaction value in DAMAC Hills Apartments for the first half of 2025.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - H1 2025
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 44,311 | +9.2% | 590 | +50% |
| 1 B/R | AED 66,676 | +8.6% | 529 | +62% |
| 2 B/R | AED 124,394 | +11.7% | 134 | +33% |
| 3 B/R | AED 181,496 | +8.1% | 39 | +105% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Apartments Market Context -- H1 2025
## Dubai Market Overview
During H1 2025, Dubai recorded 91,974 sale transactions and 288,259 rental contracts, reflecting the emirate's active property market across both ownership and leasing segments. Initial sales dominated the transaction mix at 64.5%, while resale properties accounted for 35.5% of all sales activity during the period. In the rental market, contract renewals represented 65.1% of all leasing activity, compared to 34.9% for new rental agreements, indicating that most tenants in Dubai during H1 2025 remained in their existing properties.
Dubai Overall Market Context
Dubai Apartments Market Totals - H1 2025
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Initial Sale | 64.5% |
| Resale | 35.5% |
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| New | 34.9% |
| Renewal | 65.1% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average price per square foot for resale apartments in DAMAC Hills during H1 2025?
How many resale apartment transactions occurred in DAMAC Hills in H1 2025?
What was the total resale transaction value for apartments in DAMAC Hills in H1 2025?
What percentage of DAMAC Hills apartment resales in H1 2025 were ready properties?
What was the average price for a studio apartment resale in DAMAC Hills in H1 2025?
What was the average resale price for one-bedroom apartments in DAMAC Hills during H1 2025?
How much did two-bedroom apartments in DAMAC Hills sell for on average in H1 2025?
What was the off-plan primary market activity for apartments in DAMAC Hills in H1 2025?
Methodology
This report analyzes resale apartment transactions in DAMAC Hills recorded by Property Monitor's transaction register, which aggregates Dubai Land Department filings for the six-month period from January 1 to June 30, 2025. Year-over-year percentage changes compare H1 2025 figures against the corresponding January–June window in 2024, while off-plan transactions during the same half are reported separately to distinguish pre-handover purchases from secondary market activity. Readers should note that registration dates reflect when a sale was formally lodged with the Land Department rather than the contract signing date, meaning transactions may appear in a period several weeks after the parties reached agreement, which can affect period-to-period comparability when market velocity shifts.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot. The transaction value divided by the property's total area in square feet, used to normalize pricing across properties of different sizes.
- Off-plan
- Properties purchased directly from developers before construction is complete, typically offering payment plans during the building phase.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where properties are sold between private parties rather than purchased directly from the original developer.
- Ready property
- A completed, habitable property available for immediate occupancy and transfer of title, as opposed to properties still under construction.
- AED/sqft
- United Arab Emirates Dirhams per square foot. The standard currency-denominated unit for expressing property prices in Dubai's real estate market.
- Resale
- A transaction where the seller is not the original developer. The property changes hands between private owners in the secondary market.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- A resale transaction involving a property that was originally purchased off-plan but is being sold by an investor before construction completion.
- Studio apartment
- A single-room residential unit combining living and sleeping areas with a separate bathroom, typically the smallest apartment configuration in Dubai developments.
- DAMAC Hills
- A master-planned residential community in Dubai developed by DAMAC Properties, featuring apartments, villas, and amenities including a golf course.
- Existing property
- A property that has received its completion certificate and been handed over to owners, distinguishing it from off-plan units still under development.
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