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Dubai home prices still rising, but buyers, renters to soon get a breather
Dubai: Property prices across the city continued to climb in Q2 2025, though at a slower pace, especially in the apartment segment.
The latest ValuStrat Price Index (VPI) shows home values rose 4.7% in Q2, down slightly from 5% in Q1. Year-on-year, however, prices are still up nearly 24%, and more than double where they stood in early 2021.
“As supply ramps up in the second half of the year, close attention will be needed to monitor its impact on pricing dynamics. Nonetheless, the outlook remains positive across residential, office, and industrial sectors,” said Haider Tuaima, Managing Director & Head of Real Estate Research at ValuStrat.
Villas still in high demand
Villas remain the top-performing segment, with average prices up 28.7% year-on-year. Some communities have seen values more than triple since 2021:
- Jumeirah Islands: +284%
- Palm Jumeirah: +248.6%
- Arabian Ranches: +201.1%
Even in Q2 alone, villa prices jumped:
- Jumeirah Islands & Palm Jumeirah: +8.5%
- Emirates Hills & The Meadows: +5.5%
- Mudon: Slowest at +2.1%
If you’re house-hunting, expect high prices in prime villa communities, though growth is beginning to cool.
Apartment prices slowing
Apartments saw a more modest rise—3.4% in Q2, and 19.1% year-on-year. Some areas with the biggest gains last quarter include:
- Remraam: +5.4%
- Dubai Silicon Oasis: +5%
- The Greens & Town Square: +4.5%
- Palm Jumeirah: +4.2%
Slower growth was seen in Dubai Marina (+2.9%) and International City (+2.3%), giving renters and buyers in those areas a bit more breathing room.