Dubai Marina Apartments Q3 2025 Resale Report
(1st January - 31st December 2025)
AED 1,966
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to 2024
2675 transactions
AED 6.507B total resale value
Apartments in Dubai Marina 2025 Resale Report
Executive Summary
One-bedroom apartments led resale activity in Dubai Marina in 2025 with 1,100 transactions, a decrease of 14.0% year-over-year, at an average price of AED 1,658,340. Two-bedroom units recorded 901 resale transactions in 2025, down 15.0% year-over-year, with an average price of AED 2,518,971. Studio apartments saw 242 resale transactions in Dubai Marina in 2025, an increase of 12.0% year-over-year, at an average price of AED 1,210,982. Off-plan primary market transactions in Dubai Marina totaled 1,829 units in 2025, valued at AED 4,871,439,468, compared to 2,675 resale transactions valued at AED 6,506,788,839.
Key Facts
- In 2025, the average resale price per square foot for Dubai Marina apartments reached AED 1,966, representing a year-over-year increase of 10.9%.
- Dubai Marina recorded 2,675 resale apartment transactions in 2025, a decline of 13.6% compared to the previous year.
- The total value of resale transactions in Dubai Marina for 2025 amounted to AED 6,506,788,839, down 6.9% year-over-year.
- Ready properties accounted for 93.1% of resale transactions in Dubai Marina during 2025, while off-plan units comprised 6.9%.
- One-bedroom apartments led Dubai Marina resale activity in 2025 with 1,100 transactions at an average price of AED 1,658,340, though transaction volume fell 14.0% year-over-year.
- Two-bedroom units in Dubai Marina averaged AED 2,518,971 across 901 resale transactions in 2025, with transaction count decreasing 15.0% from the prior year.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Dubai Marina saw 342 resale transactions in 2025 at an average price of AED 4,206,700, reflecting a 23.0% year-over-year decline in transaction volume.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Resale - 2025
Rental - 2025
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Price Trend
Price Trend - Dubai Marina Apartments
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Dubai Marina Apartments
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,619 |
| 2024 | 1,773 |
| 2025 | 1,966 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Dubai Marina Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in 2025?
In 2025, Dubai Marina apartments showed strong ready-property dominance, with ready units accounting for 93.1% of transactions and 92.9% of total sales value, while off-plan transactions represented just 6.9% of deals and 7.1% of value. The near-identical splits between transaction count and value indicate minimal average price differential between off-plan and ready purchases in this established waterfront community. This distribution reflects Dubai Marina's maturity as a predominantly built-out district where resale and completed-inventory trading forms the vast majority of market activity.
Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Dubai Marina during 2025?
In 2025, one-bedroom apartments dominated transaction activity in Dubai Marina with 1,100 sales, followed by two-bedroom units at 901 transactions and three-bedroom properties at 342 sales. Average prices across bedroom configurations ranged from AED 1,210,982 for studio units to AED 12,823,322 for five-bedroom apartments, representing a tenfold spread between the smallest and largest segments. While studio transactions increased 12.0% year-over-year, all other bedroom categories experienced declines, with three-bedroom units recording the steepest drop at -23.0%.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,210,982 | +15.7% | 242 | +12% |
| 1 B/R | AED 1,658,340 | +9.3% | 1100 | -14% |
| 2 B/R | AED 2,518,971 | +8.7% | 901 | -15% |
| 3 B/R | AED 4,206,700 | +11.6% | 342 | -23% |
| 4 B/R | AED 6,882,110 | +14.7% | 76 | -17% |
| 5 B/R | AED 12,823,322 | +2.3% | 10 | -9% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - 2025
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| Studio Bed | 242 |
| 1 B/R Bed | 1100 |
| 2 B/R Bed | 901 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 342 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 76 |
| 5 B/R Bed | 10 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Apartments in Dubai Marina perform in 2025?
In 2025, off-plan apartment transactions in Dubai Marina totaled 1,829 units, an increase of 19.2% year-over-year, while the aggregate value of these sales reached AED 4,871,439,468, down 11.9% year-over-year. Off-plan activity represented the smaller segment of the primary market in this community during the period, with resale transactions numbering 2,675 units valued at AED 6,506,788,839. The divergence between rising transaction volumes and declining total values in the off-plan segment indicates a shift toward lower-priced units or smaller apartment formats in Dubai Marina's developer inventory.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - 2025
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 69,888 | +1.7% | 1166 | +33% |
| 1 B/R | AED 97,858 | +4.3% | 6770 | +19% |
| 2 B/R | AED 146,802 | +4.8% | 5133 | +17% |
| 3 B/R | AED 221,589 | +6% | 1543 | +16% |
| 4 B/R | AED 345,298 | +11.7% | 257 | +20% |
| 5 B/R | AED 509,814 | +18.2% | 26 | +13% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Apartments Market Context -- 2025
Dubai recorded 200,819 sale transactions and 611,979 rental transactions in 2025, with rental activity comprising the larger share of total real estate transactions across the emirate. Within the sales market, initial sales accounted for 69.7% of transactions while resales represented 30.3%, reflecting a market weighted toward off-plan and newly completed properties. In the rental sector, lease renewals made up 64.2% of contracts compared to 35.8% for new rental agreements, indicating a relatively stable tenant base across Dubai communities during the year.
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 Dubai Marina in 2025?
How many resale apartment transactions occurred in Dubai Marina in 2025?
What was the total transaction value for resale apartments in Dubai Marina in 2025?
What was the average sale price for a one-bedroom resale apartment in Dubai Marina in 2025?
What was the average price for a two-bedroom resale apartment in Dubai Marina in 2025?
What percentage of Dubai Marina apartment transactions in 2025 were ready properties versus off-plan?
What was the average sale price for a studio resale apartment in Dubai Marina in 2025?
Methodology
This analysis of Dubai Marina apartment resale activity in 2025 draws on transaction records compiled by Property Monitor from Dubai Land Department registration data covering the period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Year-on-year comparisons reference the corresponding twelve-month period in 2024, with percentage changes calculated on a like-for-like calendar basis. The average price per square foot of AED 1,966 reflects registered resale transactions only and excludes off-plan sales, which are tracked separately in Property Monitor's dataset and totaled 1,829 transactions during the same period. Readers should note that registration timing may lag the actual agreement date by several weeks, meaning transactions recorded in late 2025 could reflect market conditions from earlier months, and this lag can affect the precision of period-end comparisons.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot. A standardized metric dividing a property's sale price by its total area in square feet, enabling comparison across units of different sizes.
- Off-plan
- A property sold by a developer before construction is complete, often purchased based on architectural plans and project specifications rather than a finished unit.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where existing properties change hands between private parties, as opposed to initial sales from developers. Also called the resale market.
- Ready property
- A completed, habitable property available for immediate occupancy, as distinct from off-plan units still under construction.
- AED/sqft
- The price in United Arab Emirates Dirhams per square foot of built-up area, a standard unit for expressing property valuations in Dubai.
- Sale classification
- A three-category system distinguishing transactions: Off-Plan Developer Sale (new from developer), Resale Off-Plan Origin (resold before completion), and Resale (resold after completion).
- Transaction type
- A binary classification indicating whether a sale involves an Off-Plan property (under construction) or an Existing property (completed and registered).
- Dubai Marina
- A waterfront residential district in Dubai featuring high-rise apartment towers along an artificial canal, known for its density of freehold residential inventory.
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