🔑 Quick Summary
Looking to invest in Dubai property in 2025? Here’s what you need to know:
- Dubai is adding over 73,000 new homes this year.
- Experts forecast a temporary price correction—opening up strong entry points.
- Smart investors are shifting from short-term flips to long-term gains in sustainable, well-connected communities.
- This guide shows you exactly where the market is headed and how to capitalize on it.
🏗️ The Dubai Housing Boom: Growth or Bubble?
In 2025, Dubai’s real estate market is entering a high-supply phase. According to Knight Frank, over 73,000 new units are expected to be delivered this year alone—part of a longer-term goal to reach 300,000+ new homes by 2028.
While this expansion meets rising demand from expats and investors, Fitch Ratings has issued a caution: property prices may experience a temporary correction of 10–15% toward the end of 2025.
But that isn’t a reason to panic. It’s a signal.
For savvy buyers, this is a golden entry window.
💡 Smart Buyers Are Pivoting Strategies
The old Dubai playbook—buy early, sell fast—no longer works at scale. Investors who succeed in 2025 are doing three things differently:
1. Targeting Undervalued Communities
Areas like:
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
- Dubai South
- Dubai Silicon Oasis
…are still undervalued compared to core areas, and offer higher rental yields and flexible payment plans.
2. Prioritizing Sustainable & Tech-Enabled Properties
- Developments in Dubai Hills, Expo Valley, and The Sustainable City are drawing high-interest for smart home tech, EV charging, solar integration, and long-term value.
- Platforms like Makyee (covered in our last blog) are making property transactions seamless, secure, and smart-contract powered.
3. Focusing on End-User Appeal
Even investors are thinking like families: proximity to metro, international schools, hospitals, and lifestyle hubs is now a deciding factor—not just price per sqft.
📊 What the Data Tells Us
| Metric | 2024 | 2025 (Projected) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Units Delivered | 38,500 | 73,000+ |
| Avg. Property Price (AED/sqft) | 1,280 | 1,230 (forecasted) |
| Avg. Rental Yield | 6.7% | 7.1% (in outer zones) |
| Search Volume for “Buy Property in Dubai” | 87,000/mo | 101,000/mo |
💬 FAQs
Q: Is Dubai property still a good investment in 2025?
Yes. Temporary corrections are expected, but long-term fundamentals remain strong—especially in tech-enabled and sustainable areas.
Q: Where can I get the highest rental returns right now?
Areas like Dubai South, JVC, and Al Furjan offer higher-than-average yields with lower entry prices.
Q: Can foreigners still buy property in Dubai?
Absolutely. Dubai remains one of the most open property markets for foreign investors with full ownership in freehold zones.
🧠 Settle In Expert Insight
“We’re seeing more clients this year looking for 10-year plans instead of 10-month flips. That’s the mindset shift winning in 2025.”
— Lisandra Peters, Founder, Settle In Mortgages
Our consultants are working with first-time buyers, expats, and family offices to help them find long-term, lifestyle-focused investments across Dubai.
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