Downtown Dubai Apartments H1 2025 Resale Report
(1st January – 30th June 2025)
AED 2,758
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to H1 2024
1382 transactions
AED 5.316B total resale value
Apartments in Downtown Dubai H1 2025 Resale Report
Executive Summary
One-bedroom units accounted for 533 resale transactions in Downtown Dubai during H1 2025, with an average price of AED 2,166,118, while transaction count for this segment increased 6.0% year-over-year. Two-bedroom apartments recorded 529 resale transactions in H1 2025 at an average price of AED 3,817,199, with transaction count rising 3.0% year-over-year. Studio apartments completed 82 resale transactions in H1 2025 at an average price of AED 1,356,766, showing transaction count growth of 37.0% year-over-year, while three-bedroom units saw 215 resale transactions at an average price of AED 6,765,911 with no year-over-year change in transaction count.
Ready properties represented 81.5% of all apartment transactions in Downtown Dubai during H1 2025, while off-plan units comprised 18.5% of the transaction mix. The off-plan primary market recorded 387 transactions in Downtown Dubai during H1 2025, generating a total transaction value of AED 3,007,619,732.
Key Facts
- In H1 2025, Downtown Dubai apartments recorded an average resale price per square foot of AED 2,758, representing a 7.3% year-over-year increase.
- The Downtown Dubai apartment resale market registered 1,382 transactions in H1 2025, up 4.5% compared to the same period in 2024.
- Total resale transaction value in Downtown Dubai reached AED 5,316,082,363 during H1 2025, marking an 8.2% year-over-year rise.
- Ready properties accounted for 81.5% of Downtown Dubai apartment transactions in H1 2025, while off-plan units represented 18.5% of completions.
- One-bedroom apartments led Downtown Dubai resale activity in H1 2025 with 533 transactions at an average price of AED 2,166,118, reflecting a 6.0% year-over-year increase in transaction count.
- Studio apartments in Downtown Dubai saw 82 resale transactions in H1 2025 at an average price of AED 1,356,766, with transaction volume surging 37.0% year-over-year.
- Two-bedroom units recorded 529 resale transactions in Downtown Dubai during H1 2025, with an average price of AED 3,817,199 and transaction count up 3.0% 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 - Downtown Dubai Apartments
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Downtown Dubai Apartments
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| H2 2023 | 2,435 |
| H1 2024 | 2,571 |
| H2 2024 | 2,627 |
| H1 2025 | 2,758 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Downtown Dubai Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in H1 2025?
In H1 2025, ready apartment transactions dominated Downtown Dubai's market, accounting for 81.5% of all deals and 77.5% of transaction value, while off-plan sales represented 18.5% of transactions and 22.5% of value. The gap between transaction share and value share indicates that off-plan apartments in Downtown Dubai traded at a higher average unit price than ready properties during the period. This completion-status distribution reflects buyer preference for immediate occupancy in one of Dubai's most established residential towers districts.
Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Downtown Dubai during H1 2025?
In H1 2025, one-bedroom apartments dominated Downtown Dubai activity with 533 transactions at an average price of AED 2,166,118, closely followed by two-bedroom units recording 529 sales at AED 3,817,199. Studio apartments registered 82 transactions at AED 1,356,766, marking a 37.0% year-on-year increase in transaction count, while three-bedroom units recorded 215 sales at AED 6,765,911. Four-bedroom apartments represented the upper end of the reportable price spectrum with 19 transactions averaging AED 22,176,499, reflecting a 21.0% decline in year-on-year transaction volume.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,356,766 | +8.7% | 82 | +37% |
| 1 B/R | AED 2,166,118 | +11.1% | 533 | +6% |
| 2 B/R | AED 3,817,199 | +6.9% | 529 | +3% |
| 3 B/R | AED 6,765,911 | +15.6% | 215 | 0% |
| 4 B/R | AED 22,176,499 | -6.8% | 19 | -21% |
| 5 B/R | AED 29,987,908 | +7.7% | 3 | -25% |
| 6 B/R | AED 65,000,000 | +66.1% | 1 | -50% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - H1 2025
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| Studio Bed | 82 |
| 1 B/R Bed | 533 |
| 2 B/R Bed | 529 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 215 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 19 |
| 5 B/R Bed | 3 |
| 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 H1 2025?
Off-plan apartment transactions in Downtown Dubai totaled 387 units in H1 2025, with a combined value of AED 3,007,619,732. Off-plan activity represented approximately 22% of total apartment transactions in the community during the period, with resale transactions accounting for 1,382 units valued at AED 5,316,082,363. Primary market sales thus constituted roughly 36% of the combined transaction value in Downtown Dubai 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 80,260 | -9.7% | 278 | +54% |
| 1 B/R | AED 125,023 | +10.5% | 1756 | +44% |
| 2 B/R | AED 192,547 | +8.5% | 1751 | +51% |
| 3 B/R | AED 287,744 | +4.8% | 488 | +45% |
| 4 B/R | AED 965,797 | +40.6% | 36 | +125% |
| 5 B/R | AED 1,070,311 | +245.3% | 4 | +300% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Apartments Market Context -- H1 2025
Dubai's residential market recorded 91,974 sale transactions and 288,259 rental transactions in H1 2025, reflecting the emirate's continued activity across both ownership and leasing segments. Initial sales accounted for 64.5% of all Dubai sale transactions during the period, while resale properties represented 35.5%. In the rental market, contract renewals dominated at 65.1% of Dubai's total rental transactions, compared to 34.9% for new rental contracts, indicating a stable tenant base across the emirate.
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 Downtown Dubai in H1 2025?
How many resale apartment transactions occurred in Downtown Dubai during H1 2025?
What was the total value of resale apartment transactions in Downtown Dubai in H1 2025?
What was the average resale price for a one-bedroom apartment in Downtown Dubai in H1 2025?
What was the average resale price for a two-bedroom apartment in Downtown Dubai in H1 2025?
What share of Downtown Dubai apartment transactions were ready properties versus off-plan in H1 2025?
What was the average resale price for a three-bedroom apartment in Downtown Dubai in H1 2025?
Methodology
The resale market analysis for Downtown Dubai apartments during H1 2025 draws from Property Monitor's transaction register, which aggregates Dubai Land Department resale registrations recorded between January 1 and June 30, 2025. Year-over-year comparisons reference the corresponding six-month period in 2024, with percentage changes calculated on a like-for-like basis using the same property type and community filters. Readers should note that the reported figures reflect registration dates rather than sale agreement dates, meaning a multi-week lag may exist between when a transaction is concluded and when it appears in the dataset, potentially affecting period-end counts and skewing temporal comparisons during volatile market phases.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot. A metric dividing a property's sale price by its built-up area in square feet, used to compare values across different unit sizes.
- Off-plan
- Properties sold by developers before construction is complete, often purchased during the building phase with staggered payment plans.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where buyers purchase properties from existing owners rather than directly from developers.
- Ready property
- A completed property available for immediate handover and occupancy, as opposed to units still under construction.
- Resale
- A transaction where an owner sells a property to another buyer, distinct from a developer's initial sale of a new unit.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- A secondary-market transaction involving a property that was originally purchased off-plan but is being resold before the buyer takes possession.
- Off-Plan Developer Sale
- A transaction classification indicating a unit sold directly by a developer before construction completion.
- Built-up area
- The total floor space of an apartment unit measured in square feet, including interior walls but typically excluding balconies and terraces.
- Transaction type
- A classification distinguishing whether a sale involves an off-plan property or an existing completed unit.
- Downtown Dubai
- A mixed-use development in central Dubai featuring high-rise residential towers, commercial space, and landmarks including Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall.
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