Business Bay, JVC, and Downtown Top Dubai’s Property Market in 2025
Business Bay has become one of the most popular areas for property buyers in Dubai. Its central location, busy business scene, and steady supply of new projects are attracting strong interest, especially from buyers in India, the UK, and the Gulf region.
Key market trends
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC) is also seeing strong demand. Many Indian and British buyers prefer it for its lower prices, good rental returns, and growing number of off-plan projects, according to a new report by Bayut, Dubizzle, and Driven Properties.
For luxury apartments, Downtown Dubai and Dubai Creek Harbour remain top choices. Al Furjan is popular with middle-income buyers who want affordable homes with good access and community facilities.
Technology is also shaping the market. Tools like Bayut’s TruEstimate, which uses AI to give accurate property values and verified data, are making the process more transparent—especially for overseas buyers.
Global investor interest
Dubai continues to attract a wide range of international investors. Driven Properties’ data shows that Indian buyers lead the market, followed by buyers from the UK, Pakistan, Canada, and Lebanon. These five groups account for more than half of all sales.
Canadian buyers, though fewer in number, are making some of the biggest deals—like a recent $12.53 million (AED 46 million) purchase in Al Wasl.
Overall, demand is rising from South Asian, North American, and European investors, with many focusing on new off-plan communities.
Apartments and villas
Apartments dominate the market, making up over 91% of all transactions in the first half of the year. Indians, Britons, and Pakistanis are the most active buyers.
Villas and townhouses, though fewer in number, are attracting wealthy buyers—mainly from the UK and France—who want bigger homes in planned communities such as Al Furjan and Dubai Hills Estate. Prices for villas continue to rise, with strong sales in areas like Arabian Ranches 3 and Dubai South, driven by both investors and families looking to move in.
Published: 20th August 2025
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