Due to its affordability, proximity to major roads, and potential for metro link, Dubai Silicon Oasis led the emirate’s increase in apartment values last month. Nonetheless, a recent survey revealed that villas continue to outperform apartments in terms of capital appreciation throughout the city.
In August 2025, the ValuStrat Price Index increased by 227.3 points, a slower monthly growth of 1.4% and a 22.1 percent yearly increase since August of the previous year. When compared to a base of 100 in January 2021, villa values increased to 302.1 points and apartment values to 178.5 points.
The capital value of villas increased by 1.8% every month, or 27.1% annually. The villas in Jumeirah Islands (39.8%), Palm Jumeirah (39.3%), Green Community West (25.7%), and The Meadows (25.5%) were the top performers each year. Mudon, on the other hand, saw the lowest yearly growth (8.8%).
The average value of freehold villas in Dubai is 190% greater than it was before the pandemic and 76% higher than the market’s peak in 2014. The monthly increase in apartment prices was 1.1%, resulting in a 17 percent yearly growth. The cities with the largest annual capital increases were Dubai Silicon Oasis (22.7%), The Greens (22.6%), Remraam (22%), Dubailand Residence Complex (21.9%), Dubai Production City (21.1%), and Town Square (21%).
On the other hand, Business Bay (14%), Discovery Gardens (13.5%), and International City (10.2%) had the lowest annual capital gains. Dubai apartment prices are still 2.5% below the 2014 market peak, but they are, on average, 77% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Off-plan home Oqood registrations, which accounted for 77.8% of all residential sales, decreased 22.4 percent per month but increased 22.5 percent annually. In the meantime, ready secondary-home deals decreased 2.5% from August of last year and 20.6% since July.
Business Bay (10%), Jumeirah Village Circle (8.3%), Dubai Investment Park Second (7.8%), Dubai Science Park (5.1%), Dubai South (4.1%), and Dubailand Residence complex (3.9%) were the top off-plan areas where transactions took place. Business Bay’s off-plan house sales hit their highest monthly total ever. In the meantime, Jumeirah Village Circle (10.1%), Business Bay (5.4%), Dubai Marina (4%), Downtown Dubai (3.7%), International City (3.4%), Dubai Creek Harbour (3.1%), and Dubai Sports City (3.1%) accounted for the majority of ready-to-move-in sales.
“Dubai’s housing market maintained its upward trajectory in August, with capital values reaching fresh highs despite a slower monthly pace of growth. Villas remain the key driver, though select apartment communities are emerging as standout performers,” said Saadain Lari, director and head of marketing, ValuStrat.
