Dubai Luxury Real Estate market isn’t just “hot”—it’s commanding the attention of global wealth because demand at the top end is outpacing meaningful new supply. In Q1 2025 alone, 111 homes priced above $10M traded for a combined $1.9B, up 5.7% year-on-year. Twelve of those deals cleared $25M+, underscoring strong appetite for trophy assets.
In the higher-end luxury market (AED 15 million and above), Dubai has had two strong years in a row, and this momentum is continuing into 2025. This is happening even though there’s not much prime land available, construction is taking longer than usual, and there’s still a steady flow of wealthy buyers from around the world.
Snapshot: Why the Market Still Has Legs
- Dubai Luxury Real Estate sales in 2024 reached about AED 71 billion, and the AED 15 million plus segment has stayed strong for the second year in a row.
- In the first quarter of 2025, total residential sales hit AED 120 billion, which is up from AED 110 billion in the same period last year.
- Total residential sales Q1 2025: AED 120B, up from AED 110B in Q1 2024.
- 20% price growth in 2024; forecasts suggest up to 9–10% further capital growth in 2025 depending on community and product type.
- Supply Pipeline is Thin: 16,500 luxury / ultra-luxury units under construction; 72% still at <20% build progress.
- Demand Tailwind: 6,500 HNW individuals per year (2024-2026 est.) targeting UAE lifestyle, wealth security, and long-term residency pathways.
Bottom line: Scarcity + safe-haven demand = ongoing price support, especially in true prime, waterfront, and branded-luxury enclaves.
Who’s Buying Dubai Luxury Real Estate ? Global Capital Mix (2025 Themes)
- India leads (~22%): currency hedge + tax efficiency + family migration.
- United Kingdom (~17%): inflation hedge; income from short-term lets.
- China (~14%): diversification + Golden Visa appeal; off-plan interest.
- Saudi Arabia (~11%): second-home luxury; cultural proximity.
- Russia (~9%): capital safety & lifestyle relocation; luxury bias.
Shifting trend: From pure investment post-COVID to end-user + second-home + wealth migration buyers taking longer positions in the city.
Why Dubai Beats Other Global Luxury Hubs
Tax Advantage: No recurring property tax, no capital gains tax, no income tax on rent.
Residency Through Ownership: Property at AED 2M+ can unlock long-term Golden Visa status.
High Rental Yields vs. London / NYC / HK: Often double or more.
Modern Inventory: Large format, tech-ready, branded, resort-grade homes—rare in older legacy cities.
Security + Stability: Low crime, strong governance, global air connectivity across time zones.
Lifestyle Stack: Sun, superyachts, Michelin dining, shopping capitals, global schools—investors can use their asset, not just hold it.
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