Dubai Marina Apartments Q3 2025 Resale Report
(1st July - 30th September 2025)
AED 1,939
Average price per sq. ft
Compared to Q3 2024
561 transactions
AED 1.376B total resale value
Apartments in Dubai Marina Q3 2025 Resale Report
Executive Summary
One-bedroom apartments led resale activity in Dubai Marina during Q3 2025 with 220 transactions at an average price of AED 1,653,855, though transaction counts fell 26.0% year-over-year. Two-bedroom units recorded 185 transactions at an average price of AED 2,473,281 in Q3 2025, with counts down 32.0% year-over-year, while three-bedroom apartments saw 77 transactions at an average price of AED 4,079,541, a 35.0% decline in transaction volume year-over-year. Studio apartments in Dubai Marina recorded 53 resale transactions at an average price of AED 1,140,007 in Q3 2025, with transaction counts rising 8.0% year-over-year, and four-bedroom units registered 22 transactions at an average price of AED 6,999,402, down 8.0% in count year-over-year. The off-plan primary market in Dubai Marina generated 308 transactions valued at AED 1,036,700,694 during Q3 2025.
Key Facts
- In Q3 2025, the average resale price per square foot for apartments in Dubai Marina was AED 1,939, representing a year-over-year increase of 14.1%.
- Dubai Marina recorded 561 resale apartment transactions in Q3 2025, a decline of 26.7% compared to the same quarter in 2024.
- The total value of resale apartment transactions in Dubai Marina reached AED 1,376,437,032 in Q3 2025, down 17.8% year-over-year.
- Ready properties accounted for 95.0% of resale transactions in Dubai Marina during Q3 2025, while off-plan completions represented 5.0%.
- One-bedroom apartments led resale activity in Dubai Marina with 220 transactions in Q3 2025 at an average price of AED 1,653,855, though transaction count fell 26.0% year-over-year.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Dubai Marina saw 185 resale transactions in Q3 2025 at an average price of AED 2,473,281, with transaction volume declining 32.0% year-over-year.
- Studio apartments in Dubai Marina recorded 53 resale transactions in Q3 2025 at an average price of AED 1,140,007, with transaction count rising 8.0% 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 - Dubai Marina Apartments
Average Price per Sq. Ft - Dubai Marina Apartments
| Period | Average Price per Sq. Ft (AED) |
|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | 1,699 |
| Q4 2024 | 1,780 |
| Q1 2025 | 1,908 |
| Q2 2025 | 1,954 |
| Q3 2025 | 1,939 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did Dubai Marina Apartments transactions split between off-plan and ready in Q3 2025?
In Q3 2025, ready properties overwhelmingly dominated transaction activity in Dubai Marina apartments, accounting for 95.0% of all deals and 94.8% of total transacted value, while off-plan units represented just 5.0% of transactions and 5.2% of value. The near-identical distribution between transaction count and value share indicates that average deal sizes for off-plan and ready apartments in Dubai Marina were closely aligned during the quarter. This ready-heavy completion profile reflects Dubai Marina's status as a mature, predominantly completed community where resale and investor-to-investor transfers far outnumber primary sales of new-construction units.
Which Apartments bedroom configurations recorded the highest resale activity in Dubai Marina during Q3 2025?
In Q3 2025, one-bedroom apartments dominated transaction activity in Dubai Marina with 220 sales, followed by two-bedroom units at 185 transactions and three-bedroom properties at 77 sales. Average prices ranged from AED 1,140,007 for studios to AED 6,999,402 for four-bedroom apartments across the reportable segments. One-bedroom apartments recorded a 26.0% year-on-year decline in transaction count, while studios posted 8.0% growth over the same period in Dubai Marina.
Performance by Bedroom Type
Price Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Price | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 1,140,007 | +13.8% | 53 | +8% |
| 1 B/R | AED 1,653,855 | +9.7% | 220 | -26% |
| 2 B/R | AED 2,473,281 | +15.5% | 185 | -32% |
| 3 B/R | AED 4,079,541 | +15.1% | 77 | -35% |
| 4 B/R | AED 6,999,402 | +15.4% | 22 | -8% |
| 5 B/R | AED 8,000,000 | -38.5% | 2 | +100% |
Transaction Distribution by Bedroom
Transaction Volume by Bedroom Type - Q3 2025
| Bedroom Type | Transactions |
|---|---|
| Studio Bed | 53 |
| 1 B/R Bed | 220 |
| 2 B/R Bed | 185 |
| 3 B/R Bed | 77 |
| 4 B/R Bed | 22 |
| 5 B/R Bed | 2 |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
How did off-plan primary-market sales of Apartments in Dubai Marina perform in Q3 2025?
Off-plan primary market activity in Dubai Marina Apartments during Q3 2025 recorded 308 transactions with a combined value of AED 1,036,700,694. Both metrics declined compared to the same quarter in 2024, with transaction volumes and total values lower year-on-year. Resale activity in Dubai Marina Apartments during the same period totaled 561 transactions valued at AED 1,376,437,032, representing larger transaction counts and higher aggregate values than the off-plan segment.
Rental Summary
Rental Contract Distribution - Q3 2025
Contract Types
Rental Insights by Bedroom
| Bedrooms | Avg Rent | Price YoY | Transactions | Trans. YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | AED 69,147 | +1% | 323 | +44% |
| 1 B/R | AED 96,968 | +3% | 1900 | +21% |
| 2 B/R | AED 147,502 | +3.5% | 1416 | +20% |
| 3 B/R | AED 227,008 | +6.4% | 440 | +17% |
| 4 B/R | AED 332,699 | +1.2% | 61 | +22% |
| 5 B/R | AED 375,091 | +2.3% | 11 | +22% |
Source: Property Monitor, Metropolitan Premium Properties Analysis
Dubai Apartments Market Context -- Q3 2025
During Q3 2025, Dubai recorded 55,358 total sale transactions and 160,141 rental transactions across all communities. Initial sales accounted for 75.7% of all property sales, while resale transactions represented 24.3% of the market. In the rental segment, contract renewals dominated at 63.4% of all rental transactions, compared to 36.6% for new rental contracts.
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 Dubai Marina during Q3 2025?
How many resale apartment transactions occurred in Dubai Marina in Q3 2025?
What was the total transaction value for resale apartments in Dubai Marina in Q3 2025?
What was the average price for a one-bedroom resale apartment in Dubai Marina during Q3 2025?
What was the average price for a two-bedroom resale apartment in Dubai Marina in Q3 2025?
What percentage of Dubai Marina apartment transactions in Q3 2025 were for ready properties versus off-plan?
What was the average price for a three-bedroom resale apartment in Dubai Marina during Q3 2025?
Methodology
This analysis of Dubai Marina apartment resales during Q3 2025 draws on Property Monitor's transaction register, which aggregates Dubai Land Department registration records for the period 1 July through 30 September 2025. Year-on-year comparisons reference the corresponding quarter in 2024, with percentage changes calculated on both transaction counts and average price per square foot. One methodological limitation arises from the timing lag between sale agreement and formal registration; transactions closing late in the quarter may appear in subsequent data releases, while some registrations in Q3 2025 reflect agreements signed weeks or months earlier. Additionally, the dataset distinguishes resale transactions from off-plan purchases, but boundary cases—such as units sold before handover but registered post-completion—can introduce classification ambiguity that affects period-on-period comparability.
Glossary
- PSF
- Price per square foot. A standard metric in Dubai real estate that divides a property's total price by its area in square feet, allowing comparison across units of different sizes.
- Off-plan
- Properties sold by developers before construction is complete, often purchased at the foundation or early building stage with payments structured over the construction period.
- Secondary market
- The resale market where existing properties change hands between private owners, as distinct from primary developer sales. Also called the resale market.
- Ready property
- Completed, fully constructed properties available for immediate occupancy and handover, as opposed to off-plan units still under development.
- Resale
- A transaction where an owner sells a property to another buyer, rather than the original developer sale. Includes both ready properties and off-plan units being resold before completion.
- AED/sqft
- United Arab Emirates Dirham per square foot. The local currency unit used to express price per square foot in Dubai property transactions.
- Resale Off-Plan Origin
- A classification for properties originally purchased off-plan from a developer but resold by the first buyer before construction completion or handover.
- Dubai Marina
- A waterfront community in Dubai featuring a man-made canal lined with high-rise residential towers, retail, and dining. One of the emirate's established freehold apartment districts.
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