Dubai Commercial Real Estate | July 2025 Update
Discover how key trends, including growing off-plan activity, rising rental rates, and sustained investor interest continue to shape Dubai’s commercial real estate market.
Dubai Commercial Real Estate Snapshot – July 2025
Dubai’s commercial property market saw another standout month in July, with sales volumes, rental activity, and price growth all pointing to a healthy, high-performing landscape. Driven by strong demand for offices and retail units, the market recorded AED 13.1 billion in sales — a 41.5% year-on-year increase.
Sales, Leasing & Pricing Trends | July 2025
Dubai’s commercial property market continues to attract strong investor interest, with off-plan assets driving much of the momentum. Offices and retail spaces remain the most sought-after segments, boosted by rising demand for flexible, future-ready commercial environments. In a supply-constrained landscape, the appetite for new inventory has become a defining theme of 2025.
On the leasing side, activity remains robust. Businesses are expanding, relocating, and competing for limited prime space across Dubai’s core districts. As occupancy levels remain high and new stock remains scarce, rents continue to rise — particularly in the office and retail sectors. Our full report breaks down the latest rental trends by sector and community.
Frequently Asked Questions
The snapshot includes detailed data on commercial property transactions across Dubai, with breakdowns by asset type, location, and value. It covers sales and leasing activity, year-on-year growth, rental price trends, and expert insights on the market outlook.
This report is ideal for commercial property investors, business owners, landlords, and occupiers. Whether you’re assessing performance or planning your next move, it provides valuable data to support your decisions.
Yes. It includes full coverage of commercial sales and leasing trends, including average rental prices for office and retail units, occupancy trends, and new supply entering the market.
1,273 commercial sales transactions were recorded, up 21.6% YOY
Total sales value reached AED 13.1 billion, up 41.5% YOY
Off-plan sales accounted for 32% of activity, with 107% YOY growth
Office sales rose 68% YOY; retail sales rose 60% YOY
Rental transactions rose 21.3% YOY
Rents continued to rise in July 2025, driven by strong demand and limited supply.
Office rents increased by 29% YOY
Retail rents increased by 15.6% YOY
High occupancy rates in core districts are putting upward pressure on prices
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