Dubai Hills Estate Apartments Q1 2025 Resale Report
(1st January - 31st March 2025)
AED 2,301
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to Q1 2024
392 transactions
AED 866.1M total resale value
Apartments in Dubai Hills Estate Q1 2025 Resale Report
Executive Summary
One-bedroom apartments recorded 188 resale transactions in Dubai Hills Estate in Q1 2025, a decrease of 26.0 percent year-over-year, with an average price of AED 1,526,529. Two-bedroom units saw 142 transactions in Q1 2025, down 30.0 percent year-over-year, at an average price of AED 2,503,226. Three-bedroom apartments recorded 56 transactions in Q1 2025, an increase of 167.0 percent year-over-year, with an average price of AED 3,878,765. The off-plan primary market in Dubai Hills Estate generated 569 transactions valued at AED 1,363,641,826 in Q1 2025, compared to 392 resale transactions valued at AED 866,131,331 in the same period.
Key Facts
- In Q1 2025, Dubai Hills Estate apartments recorded an average resale price per square foot of AED 2,301, representing a 5.8% year-over-year increase.
- The community saw 392 resale transactions in Q1 2025, a decline of 18.5% compared to the same quarter in 2024.
- Total resale transaction value in Dubai Hills Estate reached AED 866,131,331 during Q1 2025, up 8.8% year-over-year.
- Ready properties accounted for 52.6% of resale transactions in Q1 2025, while off-plan completions represented 47.4%.
- One-bedroom units dominated resale activity with 188 transactions at an average price of AED 1,526,529, though transaction count fell 26.0% year-over-year.
- Three-bedroom apartment resale transactions surged 167.0% year-over-year to 56 units in Q1 2025, with an average price of AED 3,878,765.
- Two-bedroom apartments recorded 142 resale transactions in Q1 2025 at an average price of AED 2,503,226, with transaction volume down 30.0% year-over-year.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Resale - Q1 2025
Rental - Q1 2025
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Price Trend
Price Trend - Dubai Hills Estate Apartments
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Dubai Hills Estate Apartments
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| Q1 2024 | 2,174 |
| Q2 2024 | 2,161 |
| Q3 2024 | 2,153 |
| Q4 2024 | 2,216 |
| Q1 2025 | 2,301 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Dubai Hills Estate Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in Q1 2025?
In Q1 2025, Dubai Hills Estate apartment transactions showed a relatively balanced completion-status distribution, with ready properties accounting for 52.6% of deals and off-plan properties comprising 47.4%. By transaction value, ready properties represented 51.3% of total sales volume while off-plan accounted for 48.7%, indicating near parity in both count and value metrics. The minimal divergence between transaction share and value share—a 0.8 percentage point difference—suggests that average deal sizes for off-plan and ready apartments in Dubai Hills Estate were closely aligned during the quarter.
Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Dubai Hills Estate during Q1 2025?
In Q1 2025, Dubai Hills Estate apartment transactions were dominated by 1-bedroom units, which recorded 188 sales at an average price of AED 1,526,529, followed by 2-bedroom units with 142 transactions averaging AED 2,503,226. The market showed notable divergence in year-over-year activity, with 3-bedroom units surging 167.0% to 56 transactions at an average price of AED 3,878,765, while both 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom segments contracted by 26.0% and 30.0% respectively. Across all configurations, average prices ranged from AED 1,079,167 for studios (6 transactions) to AED 3,878,765 for 3-bedroom units, reflecting a clear price gradient by unit size.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,079,167 | +22.3% | 6 | +50% |
| 1 B/R | AED 1,526,529 | +19.2% | 188 | -26% |
| 2 B/R | AED 2,503,226 | +27.5% | 142 | -30% |
| 3 B/R | AED 3,878,765 | +15.4% | 56 | +167% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - Q1 2025
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| Studio Bed | 6 |
| 1 B/R Bed | 188 |
| 2 B/R Bed | 142 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 56 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Apartments in Dubai Hills Estate perform in Q1 2025?
Dubai Hills Estate apartments recorded 569 off-plan transactions in Q1 2025, representing a 12.5% year-on-year increase, with a combined value of AED 1,363,641,826, up 11.5% from the same quarter in 2024. Off-plan activity exceeded resale volumes in the community during the period, with resale transactions totaling 392 units valued at AED 866,131,331. The off-plan segment accounted for the majority of primary market sales by both transaction count and total value in Dubai Hills Estate apartments during the quarter.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - Q1 2025
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 61,001 | +40.8% | 13 | -41% |
| 1 B/R | AED 92,738 | +10.1% | 446 | +62% |
| 2 B/R | AED 144,766 | +6.1% | 337 | +60% |
| 3 B/R | AED 247,969 | +13.4% | 60 | +50% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Apartments Market Context - Q1 2025
During Q1 2025, Dubai's real estate market recorded 42,310 sale transactions and 155,219 rental transactions across all communities. Initial sales dominated the sales market at 62.6% of all transactions, while resale properties accounted for 37.4%. In the rental segment across Dubai during Q1 2025, contract renewals represented 65.8% of activity compared to 34.2% for new rental agreements. These Dubai-wide figures provide the broader market context for understanding community-specific performance in Dubai Hills Estate Apartments during the quarter.
Dubai Overall Market Context
Dubai Apartments Market Totals - Q1 2025
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Initial Sale | 62.6% |
| Resale | 37.4% |
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| New | 34.2% |
| Renewal | 65.8% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the average price per square foot for resale apartments in Dubai Hills Estate in Q1 2025?
How many resale apartment transactions occurred in Dubai Hills Estate during Q1 2025?
What was the total transaction value for resale apartments in Dubai Hills Estate in Q1 2025?
What was the average price for a 2-bedroom resale apartment in Dubai Hills Estate in Q1 2025?
What was the average price for a 1-bedroom resale apartment in Dubai Hills Estate in Q1 2025?
What percentage of resale apartment transactions in Dubai Hills Estate were ready properties in Q1 2025?
How many off-plan apartment transactions were recorded in Dubai Hills Estate primary market in Q1 2025?
Methodology
This analysis of Dubai Hills Estate apartment resale activity during Q1 2025 (January 1 through March 31, 2025) draws on transaction data from Property Monitor, which aggregates resale registrations filed with the Dubai Land Department. Year-on-year comparisons reference the corresponding quarter in 2024 to isolate seasonal effects. The reported average price per square foot of AED 2,301 and the 392 completed resale transactions reflect only secondary-market transfers and exclude off-plan sales, which are tracked separately and totaled 569 transactions over the same period. Readers should note that registration timing may introduce a lag between contract signature and official recording, meaning transactions completed late in the quarter could appear in subsequent data releases and affect period-to-period comparability.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot. A standard measure of property value in Dubai, calculated by dividing the total transaction 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 building phase.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where properties are sold between private parties rather than purchased directly from developers. Also called the resale market.
- Ready property
- A completed, habitable property available for immediate occupancy or handover, as opposed to an off-plan unit still under construction.
- Resale
- A transaction where a property owner sells to another buyer, whether the property originated as off-plan or was previously completed.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- A secondary-market transaction where the seller purchased the unit off-plan from a developer and is now reselling it before or after completion.
- Off-Plan Developer Sale
- A primary-market transaction where a buyer purchases directly from the developer during the construction or pre-construction phase.
- AED/sqft
- The price per square foot expressed in UAE dirhams, the standard currency and unit combination for quoting Dubai property values.
- Apartment
- A self-contained residential unit within a multi-unit building, typically classified by bedroom count and ranging from studio to multi-bedroom layouts.
- Transaction type
- Classification indicating whether a sale involves an off-plan property or an existing (ready) property at the time of transaction registration.
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