Dubai Commercial Real Estate | August 2025 Update

Dubai’s commercial real estate market surged again in August. Explore key insights across office, retail, and industrial sectors, including rents, investor demand, and the latest off-plan trends.

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Dubai Commercial Real Estate Snapshot – August 2025

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Sales, Leasing & Pricing Trends | August 2025

Dubai’s commercial real estate market continued its upward momentum in August, with both sales and leasing activity posting solid annual gains. A total of 1,046 sales transactions were recorded, up 19.1% year-on-year, reaching a total value of AED 9.1 billion. Leasing activity also remained elevated, with 20,498 rental transactions recorded across the emirate.

Office and retail assets led market activity, supported by limited premium supply and sustained demand from occupiers and investors. While the secondary market remained dominant, off-plan commercial transactions also continued to rise, with emerging areas drawing increased attention.

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