Downtown Dubai Apartments 2025 Resale Report
(1st January - 31st December 2025)
AED 2,763
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to 2024
2464 transactions
AED 9.674B total resale value
Apartments in Downtown Dubai 2025 Resale Report
Executive Summary
By bedroom count, 2-bedroom apartments led resale activity in Downtown Dubai in 2025 with 947 transactions and an average price of AED 3,882,704, though transaction volume declined 8.0% year-over-year. One-bedroom units recorded 923 transactions in 2025 at an average price of AED 2,184,685, down 5.0% in transaction count year-over-year, while 3-bedroom apartments saw 402 transactions at an average price of AED 6,364,021, up 4.0% year-over-year. Studio apartments totaled 143 transactions in 2025 at an average price of AED 1,351,613, with transaction count rising 7.0% year-over-year, and 5-bedroom units recorded 10 transactions at an average price of AED 34,126,372, a 67.0% increase in transaction count year-over-year.
The off-plan primary market in Downtown Dubai generated 1,099 transactions in 2025 with a total value of AED 6,213,562,418, representing a distinct segment from the 2,464 resale transactions recorded in the same period.
Key Facts
- In 2025, the average resale price per square foot for apartments in Downtown Dubai reached AED 2,763, representing a 6.3% year-over-year increase.
- Downtown Dubai recorded 2,464 resale apartment transactions in 2025, a decline of 4.4% compared to the previous year.
- The total value of resale apartment transactions in Downtown Dubai during 2025 was AED 9,674,183,330, up 3.3% year-over-year.
- Ready properties accounted for 83.1% of resale transactions in Downtown Dubai in 2025, while off-plan units comprised 16.9%.
- Two-bedroom apartments led resale activity in Downtown Dubai during 2025 with 947 transactions at an average price of AED 3,882,704, though transaction volume fell 8.0% year-over-year.
- One-bedroom apartments recorded 923 resale transactions in Downtown Dubai in 2025 at an average price of AED 2,184,685, with transaction count decreasing 5.0% year-over-year.
- Studio apartments in Downtown Dubai saw 143 resale transactions in 2025 at an average price of AED 1,351,613, with transaction volume rising 7.0% year-over-year.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Resale - 2025
Rental - 2025
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Price Trend
Price Trend - Downtown Dubai Apartments
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Downtown Dubai Apartments
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,380 |
| 2024 | 2,598 |
| 2025 | 2,762 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Downtown Dubai Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in 2025?
In 2025, ready apartments dominated transaction activity in Downtown Dubai, accounting for 83.1% of all deals while off-plan units represented 16.9% of transactions. By transaction value, ready properties comprised 80.4% of total sales volume and off-plan developments constituted 19.6%, reflecting the established nature of the submarket. The gap between transaction share and value share indicates that off-plan apartments in Downtown Dubai traded at a modestly higher average price point than ready units during the period, with off-plan deals capturing 19.6% of value from 16.9% of transactions.
Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Downtown Dubai during 2025?
In Downtown Dubai apartments during 2025, two-bedroom units recorded the highest transaction volume with 947 sales at an average price of AED 3,882,704, followed closely by one-bedroom apartments with 923 transactions at AED 2,184,685. Average prices across reportable bedroom segments ranged from AED 1,351,613 for studio units to AED 34,126,372 for five-bedroom apartments, which also registered a notable 67.0% year-on-year increase in transaction count. Two-bedroom and one-bedroom configurations together accounted for the majority of market activity, though both segments experienced year-on-year transaction declines of 8.0% and 5.0% respectively.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,351,613 | +9.6% | 143 | +7% |
| 1 B/R | AED 2,184,685 | +8.6% | 923 | -5% |
| 2 B/R | AED 3,882,704 | +6.2% | 947 | -8% |
| 3 B/R | AED 6,364,021 | +11.6% | 402 | +4% |
| 4 B/R | AED 22,061,953 | +1% | 37 | -23% |
| 5 B/R | AED 34,126,372 | +39.8% | 10 | +67% |
| 6 B/R | AED 35,812,500 | -8.5% | 2 | 0% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - 2025
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| Studio Bed | 143 |
| 1 B/R Bed | 923 |
| 2 B/R Bed | 947 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 402 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 37 |
| 5 B/R Bed | 10 |
| 6 B/R Bed | 2 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Apartments in Downtown Dubai perform in 2025?
During 2025, off-plan apartment transactions in Downtown Dubai totaled 1,099 sales valued at AED 6,213,562,418, representing a 9.8% decline in transaction count and a 13.7% increase in total value compared to the previous year. Off-plan activity accounted for approximately 31% of total apartment sales volume in the community during the period, with resale transactions recording 2,464 deals valued at AED 9,674,183,330. The divergence between declining transaction count and rising total value in the off-plan segment indicates higher average unit prices in primary market sales during 2025.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - 2025
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 79,495 | -1.4% | 617 | +22% |
| 1 B/R | AED 123,675 | +6.6% | 4240 | +23% |
| 2 B/R | AED 196,377 | +5.7% | 3798 | +32% |
| 3 B/R | AED 296,134 | +4.2% | 1168 | +32% |
| 4 B/R | AED 1,085,540 | +67.9% | 70 | +75% |
| 5 B/R | AED 1,695,071 | +96.7% | 11 | +175% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Apartments Market Context -- 2025
Dubai's real estate market recorded 200,819 sale transactions and 611,979 rental transactions in 2025, with rental activity accounting for the majority of overall transaction volume. Of all sales across Dubai in 2025, initial sales represented 69.7% of the market while resale transactions comprised 30.3%. In the rental segment across Dubai in 2025, renewals made up 64.2% of all rental contracts while new leases accounted for 35.8%, indicating that the majority of tenants remained in existing properties.
Dubai Overall Market Context
Dubai Apartments Market Totals - 2025
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Initial Sale | 69.7% |
| Resale | 30.3% |
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| New | 35.8% |
| Renewal | 64.2% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average price per square foot for resale apartments in Downtown Dubai in 2025?
How many resale apartment transactions occurred in Downtown Dubai in 2025?
What was the total transaction value for resale apartments in Downtown Dubai in 2025?
What was the average price of a one-bedroom resale apartment in Downtown Dubai in 2025?
What was the average price of a two-bedroom resale apartment in Downtown Dubai in 2025?
What was the average price of a three-bedroom resale apartment in Downtown Dubai in 2025?
What percentage of Downtown Dubai apartment transactions in 2025 were ready properties versus off-plan?
How many off-plan apartment transactions occurred in Downtown Dubai in 2025?
Methodology
This report draws on transaction data from Property Monitor's aggregation of Dubai Land Department registrations for resale apartments in Downtown Dubai recorded between January 1 and December 31, 2025. Year-on-year comparisons reference the corresponding calendar period in 2024, with percentage changes calculated on a like-for-like basis using the same geographic and typological scope. Average price per square foot is derived from registered sale prices divided by unit areas as reported at the time of transaction, while total value represents the sum of all resale consideration amounts captured in the register. One important limitation is that registration timing may lag the actual agreement date by several weeks, meaning transactions appearing in a given quarter could reflect pricing conditions from an earlier period, and shifts in the proportion of larger or smaller units transacted can influence the average per-square-foot figure independent of underlying price movements.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot. A standard metric expressing property value by dividing total transaction price by the unit's area in square feet, used to compare properties of different sizes.
- Off-plan
- Properties purchased directly from developers before construction is complete, typically sold in phases during the building process.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where existing properties change hands between private owners, as distinct from direct developer sales.
- Ready property
- Completed units available for immediate occupancy, including both newly finished developments and previously occupied apartments.
- Resale
- Transactions between private parties where the seller is not the original developer, regardless of whether the property was initially purchased off-plan or ready.
- AED/sqft
- Property price expressed in United Arab Emirates dirhams per square foot, the standard unit for measuring real estate value density in Dubai.
- Transaction type
- Classification distinguishing between Off-Plan sales (pre-construction purchases) and Existing property sales (completed units), as recorded in land department data.
- Sale classification
- Categorization of transactions into Off-Plan Developer Sale, Resale Off-Plan Origin (reselling units bought pre-construction), or Resale (secondary market transfer of completed properties).
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