Dubai Marina Apartments Q1 2025 Resale Report
(1st January - 31st March 2025)
AED 1,909
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to Q1 2024
782 transactions
AED 1.871B total resale value
Apartments in Dubai Marina Q1 2025 Resale Report
Executive Summary
One-bedroom units led resale activity in Dubai Marina during Q1 2025 with 311 transactions at an average price of AED 1,575,535, reflecting a 3.0% year-over-year increase in transaction count. Two-bedroom apartments recorded 262 transactions at an average price of AED 2,377,608, with transaction volume rising 18.0% year-over-year, while studio units saw 80 transactions at an average price of AED 1,179,954, an 86.0% increase in transaction count compared to Q1 2024. Three-bedroom units registered 106 transactions at an average price of AED 4,161,124, down 9.0% year-over-year in transaction count, and four-bedroom units recorded 19 transactions at an average price of AED 8,003,544, a decline of 21.0% in transaction count year-over-year. In the off-plan primary market, Dubai Marina recorded 841 transactions with a total value of AED 1,899,738,106 during Q1 2025, marginally exceeding the resale market's transaction count and total value for the quarter.
Key Facts
- In Q1 2025, Dubai Marina apartments recorded an average resale price per square foot of AED 1,909, up 5.1% year-over-year.
- Dubai Marina logged 782 resale apartment transactions in Q1 2025, representing a 10.3% increase compared to the same quarter in 2024.
- The total value of Dubai Marina apartment resales reached AED 1,870,867,554 in Q1 2025, a 12.3% rise year-over-year.
- Ready properties accounted for 90.2% of Dubai Marina apartment resale transactions in Q1 2025, with off-plan representing 9.8%.
- One-bedroom apartments led Dubai Marina resale activity in Q1 2025 with 311 transactions at an average price of AED 1,575,535, up 3.0% in volume year-over-year.
- Two-bedroom Dubai Marina apartments recorded 262 resale transactions in Q1 2025 at an average price of AED 2,377,608, reflecting an 18.0% increase in transaction count year-over-year.
- Studio apartments in Dubai Marina saw 80 resale transactions in Q1 2025 at an average price of AED 1,179,954, with transaction volume surging 86.0% 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 Marina Apartments
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Dubai Marina Apartments
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| Q1 2024 | 1,816 |
| Q2 2024 | 1,798 |
| Q3 2024 | 1,699 |
| Q4 2024 | 1,780 |
| Q1 2025 | 1,908 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Dubai Marina Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in Q1 2025?
In Q1 2025, ready properties dominated Dubai Marina apartment transactions, accounting for 90.2% of all deals and 90.7% of total transaction value, while off-plan units comprised 9.8% of transactions and 9.3% of value. The near-identical split between transaction count and value share indicates that average deal sizes were comparable across both completion statuses during the quarter. This distribution reflects a market segment where buyers in Dubai Marina predominantly transacted in completed residential units rather than pre-construction projects in Q1 2025.
Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Dubai Marina during Q1 2025?
In Q1 2025, one-bedroom apartments dominated transaction activity in Dubai Marina with 311 sales at an average price of AED 1,575,535, followed by two-bedroom units recording 262 transactions at AED 2,377,608. Four-bedroom apartments commanded the highest average price at AED 8,003,544 across 19 transactions, while studio units traded at the lowest average of AED 1,179,954 over 80 sales—a price spread of approximately AED 6.8 million between the segments. Studio transaction counts surged 86.0% year-on-year in Dubai Marina, marking the sharpest growth among bedroom configurations with reliable averages.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,179,954 | +17.6% | 80 | +86% |
| 1 B/R | AED 1,575,535 | +5.6% | 311 | +3% |
| 2 B/R | AED 2,377,608 | +0.2% | 262 | +18% |
| 3 B/R | AED 4,161,124 | +4.3% | 106 | -9% |
| 4 B/R | AED 8,003,544 | +24.2% | 19 | -21% |
| 5 B/R | AED 19,050,000 | +46.5% | 3 | +50% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - Q1 2025
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| Studio Bed | 80 |
| 1 B/R Bed | 311 |
| 2 B/R Bed | 262 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 106 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 19 |
| 5 B/R Bed | 3 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Apartments in Dubai Marina perform in Q1 2025?
In Q1 2025, off-plan apartment transactions in Dubai Marina totaled 841 sales worth AED 1,899,738,106, representing increases of 1,234.9% and 1,106.7% year-over-year respectively. Off-plan activity exceeded resale volume in the community during the same quarter, with off-plan recording 841 transactions versus 782 resale transactions. The off-plan transaction value of AED 1,899,738,106 also surpassed the resale market's AED 1,870,867,554 in Q1 2025.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - Q1 2025
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 73,423 | +3.5% | 251 | +63% |
| 1 B/R | AED 97,858 | +7.9% | 1532 | +58% |
| 2 B/R | AED 146,178 | +7.4% | 1254 | +64% |
| 3 B/R | AED 217,397 | +9.2% | 406 | +70% |
| 4 B/R | AED 374,778 | +26.4% | 70 | +84% |
| 5 B/R | AED 815,667 | N/A | 3 | N/A |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Apartments Market Context -- Q1 2025
## Dubai Market Overview
During Q1 2025, Dubai's real estate market recorded 42,310 sale transactions and 155,219 rental transactions across all communities. Initial sales accounted for 62.6% of total sale transactions in Dubai during Q1 2025, while resale transactions represented 37.4% of the market. In the rental segment, contract renewals dominated Dubai's Q1 2025 activity at 65.8%, compared to 34.2% for new rental contracts during the same period.
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 apartments in Dubai Marina in Q1 2025?
How many apartment resale transactions occurred in Dubai Marina during Q1 2025?
What was the total resale transaction value for Dubai Marina apartments in Q1 2025?
What is the average resale price for a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai Marina?
What percentage of Dubai Marina apartment resales were ready properties versus off-plan?
What was the average resale price for one-bedroom apartments in Dubai Marina during Q1 2025?
How many studio apartments were resold in Dubai Marina in Q1 2025?
Methodology
The resale market data for Dubai Marina apartments in Q1 2025 is sourced from Property Monitor's transaction register, which aggregates Dubai Land Department resale registrations covering the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025. Year-on-year comparisons reference the corresponding quarter in 2024, with the average price per square foot at AED 1909 representing a 5.1% increase and the transaction count of 782 units reflecting a 10.3% rise over the prior-year period. One limitation inherent in this dataset is the potential lag between contract execution and official registration at the Dubai Land Department, meaning that transactions concluded late in the quarter may appear in subsequent reporting periods, which can affect period-to-period comparability and the precision of quarterly growth metrics.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot, calculated by dividing a property's sale price by its total area in square feet. Standard metric for comparing unit values across different sizes and locations in Dubai.
- Off-plan
- Properties sold by developers before construction is completed, typically purchased through payment plans during the building phase.
- Secondary market
- The resale segment where existing properties change hands between private owners, as opposed to direct developer sales.
- Ready property
- Completed, habitable units available for immediate occupation or rental, whether purchased new from developers or resold by owners.
- Resale
- Transaction where an owner sells a property to another buyer, regardless of whether the unit originated as off-plan or ready stock.
- AED/sqft
- United Arab Emirates dirham per square foot, the standard currency denomination for expressing property prices in Dubai's real estate market.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- Secondary market transaction involving a unit originally purchased off-plan from a developer, now being resold by the first buyer before or after completion.
- Dubai Marina
- Waterfront residential and commercial district in western Dubai featuring high-rise apartment towers along an artificial canal basin connected to the Arabian Gulf.
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