Dubai’s Off-Plan Market Holds Its Lead as 2025 Draws to a Close

Off-plan property remains a major part of Dubai’s residential market as the year draws to a close. Khaleej Times reported on 11 December 2025 that off-plan homes represented approximately 70 per cent of November’s residential transactions, citing Betterhomes data.

Off-Plan Homes Lead the Latest Residential Figures

The report recorded 17,812 residential sales worth AED 46 billion in November. Around 12,429 were off-plan transactions, while 5,383 involved secondary homes. These are November figures reported in December, rather than a completed picture of December trading.

For the industry, that split keeps attention on the relationship between new supply and existing homes. A purchase during development and a purchase in an established building offer different timelines, information and opportunities to assess the finished living environment.

Look Beyond a Market-Wide Percentage

A strong share of sales does not make every off-plan project interchangeable. The useful comparison starts with the individual home: its layout, outlook, specification and expected handover. Payment milestones and the surrounding district also shape how a property fits a buyer’s plans.

Our view is that clear project information should sit alongside market coverage. A headline can explain the direction of activity, but a floor plan and a dated construction update answer much more specific questions about the property being considered.

Connect the Home with Its Neighbourhood

Readers comparing residential settings can explore Jumeirah Village Circle and The Residence by Prestige One. Meydan City and The Waterway by Prestige One provide a different setting for considering surroundings and everyday living.

Each location needs its own assessment of journeys, services and the immediate streetscape. Current project pages provide the latest details; the citywide sales figures do not establish availability or performance for either development.

Keep Demand and Delivery in the Same Picture

Our earlier article on Dubai’s construction pipeline and project completions considers the delivery side of the market. Reading sales activity alongside project construction updates gives a more useful perspective than relying on launch announcements alone.

Archive update based on reporting available by 15 December 2025. Cover: Dubai waterfront skyline, used for location context.

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