Downtown Dubai Apartments Q3 2025 Resale Report
(1st July - 30th September 2025)
AED 2,734
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to Q3 2024
526 transactions
AED 2.064B total resale value
Apartments in Downtown Dubai Q3 2025 Resale Report
Executive Summary
Two-bedroom units led resale activity in Downtown Dubai during Q3 2025 with 204 transactions, though this represented a 21.0% decline year-over-year; the average price for two-bedroom resale apartments was AED 3,954,066. One-bedroom apartments recorded 188 transactions at an average price of AED 2,179,010, down 13.0% in transaction count from Q3 2024. Three-bedroom units saw 93 transactions in Q3 2025 at an average price of AED 5,880,031, marking a 33.0% year-over-year increase in transaction volume. Studio apartments recorded 30 resale transactions at an average price of AED 1,330,107, with transaction count up 11.0% year-over-year, while four-bedroom units saw 6 transactions at an average price of AED 23,116,667, down 14.0% in count compared to the same quarter in 2024.
Key Facts
- In Q3 2025, Downtown Dubai apartment resales recorded an average price per square foot of AED 2,734, representing a 5.8% year-over-year increase.
- The resale market saw 526 transactions in Q3 2025, a decline of 9.3% compared to the same quarter in 2024.
- Ready apartments accounted for 86.7% of resale transactions in Downtown Dubai during Q3 2025, while off-plan units represented 13.3%.
- Two-bedroom apartments led resale activity with 204 transactions in Q3 2025, though this represented a 21.0% year-over-year decrease in transaction count.
- One-bedroom apartments averaged AED 2,179,010 per unit across 188 resale transactions in Q3 2025, with transaction volume down 13.0% year-over-year.
- Three-bedroom apartment resales totaled 93 transactions in Q3 2025 at an average price of AED 5,880,031, marking a 33.0% year-over-year increase in transaction count.
- The total value of Downtown Dubai apartment resales reached AED 2,064,204,416 in Q3 2025, up 4.5% 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 - Downtown Dubai Apartments
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Downtown Dubai Apartments
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | 2,582 |
| Q4 2024 | 2,665 |
| Q1 2025 | 2,783 |
| Q2 2025 | 2,727 |
| Q3 2025 | 2,733 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Downtown Dubai Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in Q3 2025?
In Q3 2025, ready apartment transactions dominated Downtown Dubai's market, accounting for 86.7% of all deals and 83.7% of total transaction value, while off-plan sales represented 13.3% of transactions and 16.3% of value. The marginally higher share of value relative to transaction count in the off-plan segment indicates that off-plan apartments in Downtown Dubai during Q3 2025 carried a slightly higher average transaction size than ready units. This completion-status distribution reflects buyer preference for immediate occupancy properties in this established central district during the quarter.
Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Downtown Dubai during Q3 2025?
In Q3 2025, two-bedroom apartments led Downtown Dubai with 204 transactions at an average price of AED 3,954,066, followed closely by one-bedroom units (188 transactions, AED 2,179,010 average). Three-bedroom apartments recorded 93 transactions at an average of AED 5,880,031 and posted a 33.0% year-on-year increase in transaction count, while two-bedroom activity declined 21.0% year-on-year. Across the reportable segments, average prices ranged from AED 1,330,107 for studio units to AED 23,116,667 for four-bedroom apartments, which recorded six transactions in the quarter.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,330,107 | +28.7% | 30 | +11% |
| 1 B/R | AED 2,179,010 | +8.8% | 188 | -13% |
| 2 B/R | AED 3,954,066 | +4.4% | 204 | -21% |
| 3 B/R | AED 5,880,031 | +5.8% | 93 | +33% |
| 4 B/R | AED 23,116,667 | +23.3% | 6 | -14% |
| 5 B/R | AED 28,962,500 | +86.9% | 4 | +300% |
| 6 B/R | AED 6,625,000 | N/A | 1 | N/A |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - Q3 2025
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| Studio Bed | 30 |
| 1 B/R Bed | 188 |
| 2 B/R Bed | 204 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 93 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 6 |
| 5 B/R Bed | 4 |
| 6 B/R Bed | 1 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Apartments in Downtown Dubai perform in Q3 2025?
In Q3 2025, off-plan apartment transactions in Downtown Dubai totaled 132 units with a combined value of AED 1,247,042,753. Off-plan activity represented approximately one-quarter of total transaction volume in the community during the period, with resale transactions recording 526 units valued at AED 2,064,204,416. The off-plan segment thus accounted for the smaller share of market activity in Downtown Dubai apartments during Q3 2025.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - Q3 2025
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 76,671 | +2.4% | 159 | +21% |
| 1 B/R | AED 120,030 | +4.5% | 1198 | +32% |
| 2 B/R | AED 194,387 | +7.6% | 1030 | +37% |
| 3 B/R | AED 293,325 | +8% | 353 | +29% |
| 4 B/R | AED 1,297,444 | +93.1% | 16 | +100% |
| 5 B/R | AED 2,114,000 | +102.2% | 5 | +67% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Apartments Market Context -- Q3 2025
## Dubai Market Overview
In Q3 2025, Dubai recorded 55,358 sale transactions and 160,141 rental transactions across all communities. The sale market was dominated by initial sales at 75.7%, with resale properties accounting for 24.3% of transactions. Rental contracts showed strong tenant retention, with renewals comprising 63.4% of the 160,141 rental agreements and new contracts making up 36.6%. This broader Dubai context provides the benchmark against which Downtown Dubai Apartments performance can be assessed.
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 Downtown Dubai in Q3 2025?
How many resale apartment transactions occurred in Downtown Dubai during Q3 2025?
What was the total transaction value for resale apartments in Downtown Dubai in Q3 2025?
What was the average price of a two-bedroom resale apartment in Downtown Dubai in Q3 2025?
What was the average price of a one-bedroom resale apartment in Downtown Dubai in Q3 2025?
What share of Downtown Dubai apartment transactions in Q3 2025 were for ready properties versus off-plan?
What was the average price of a three-bedroom resale apartment in Downtown Dubai in Q3 2025?
Methodology
This report analyzes resale apartment transactions in Downtown Dubai for the third quarter of 2025, covering the period from July 1 through September 30, 2025, with year-over-year comparisons referencing the corresponding quarter in 2024. All transaction data, including the average price per square foot of AED 2,734, the count of 526 resale transactions, and associated values, derive from Property Monitor's aggregation of Dubai Land Department registration records. Readers should note that registration dates may lag actual sale agreement dates by several weeks, meaning transactions registered in Q3 2025 could reflect market conditions from earlier months, and conversely, some sales concluded near quarter-end may appear in subsequent reporting periods, affecting direct period-to-period comparability.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot, a standardized metric used to compare property values across different unit sizes by dividing the total sale price by the unit's area in square feet.
- Off-plan
- Properties sold by developers before construction completion, typically purchased through payment plans during the building phase.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where properties are sold between private parties rather than directly from developers, encompassing both ready units and off-plan assignments.
- Ready property
- A completed, habitable unit with an issued completion certificate, available for immediate occupancy or rental.
- Resale
- Any property transaction between private parties after the initial developer sale, regardless of the property's completion status.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- A transaction where the seller transfers their purchase rights to an unfinished unit originally bought from a developer, before construction completes.
- Off-Plan Developer Sale
- The initial sale of an uncompleted unit directly from the developer to the first buyer during the construction or pre-construction phase.
- AED/sqft
- Price per square foot expressed in United Arab Emirates Dirhams, the standard currency denomination for Dubai real estate pricing.
- Apartment
- A self-contained residential unit within a multi-unit building, typically part of a larger development with shared facilities and common areas.
- Downtown Dubai
- A mixed-use district in central Dubai containing residential towers, commercial buildings, and landmarks including Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall.
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