Off-Plan October Market Report

Dubai Off-Plan Market Shows Steady Momentum Amid Shifting Buyer Focus

Dubai’s off-plan real estate market maintained strong fundamentals in October 2025, recording AED 26 billion in total transaction value across 12,607 sales, a modest 3% dip from the same month last year. Despite softer headline volumes, investor confidence remains firm, driven by supply-constrained, master-planned communities developed by major institutional players.

The apartment segment continued to outperform, with sales rising 13% year-on-year to AED 23 billion, while villa and townhouse transactions slowed significantly, down 47%, reflecting limited new inventory and elevated price points.

Among developers, Binghatti, DAMAC, and Emaar led the market in transactional volume, collectively contributing over 40% of total off-plan activity. Emaar topped the value leaderboard with AED 7.38 billion in sales, underscoring ongoing demand for premium, master-planned developments.

Espace’s Off-Plan Director highlighted three standout investment opportunities this month:

• Serenia District (Jumeirah Islands) – luxury apartments from AED 1.9M, designed by Nikken Sekkei, with 60/40 payment plans and handover in Q4 2029.
• Emaar’s The Oasis Villas – ultra-luxury standalone homes set within a resort-style enclave, targeting long-term capital growth.
• Arka Enclave (Dubai Islands) – competitively priced waterfront apartments managed by Atmosphere Living, with exclusive 2-bedroom inventory from AED 2.25M and handover in Q4 2027.

While overall sales volume eased slightly, Dubai’s off-plan market continues to attract both investors and end-users seeking high-quality, lifestyle-oriented communities with strong capital appreciation prospects.

Check our Off-Plan Market Report here.