As global property trends evolve, one destination continues to lead the conversation: Dubai.
At the halfway point of 2025, Dubai has not only retained its position as the world’s most active luxury real estate market but has also expanded its lead. The latest data from The Private Capital Report 2025 confirms that global high-net-worth investors are treating Dubai not just as a lifestyle hub, but as a long-term base for wealth preservation.
Dubai Leads in $10M+ Home Sales
In 2024, Dubai recorded 435 residential transactions above US$10 million, the highest globally. That momentum continued into Q1 2025, with 111 sales in just three months, the strongest first quarter on record.
These figures reflect a broader shift: genuine end-user demand is now driving the market. Unlike the speculative cycles of the past, buyers today are relocating, securing second homes, and holding real estate as a strategic part of their global portfolios.
A Scarcity of Ultra-Prime Stock
The top of the market is tightening. Listings above AED 25 million dropped by 30% year-on-year, and new villa completions in the ultra-prime segment have slowed to a near standstill. Only 16 villas with a price above AED 53,000 per sqm were delivered across the entire city in 2024.
This scarcity is translating into rising property values and faster decision-making, especially for buyers targeting trophy homes in locations such as Palm Jumeirah, Emirates Hills, and Jumeirah Bay Island.
What HNWI Want in 2025
Today’s global investors aren’t just buying property; they are buying lifestyle, access, and long-term value. Key preferences driving purchases:
- 88% require proximity to parks and green spaces
- 86% prioritise access to hospitals and healthcare
- 84% want beachfront or waterfront living
- 75% seek skyline views
New master-planned communities such as Athlon, Tilal Al Ghaf, and Dubai South are responding to this demand by integrating well-being, sustainability, and family-oriented design.
More Value Per Square Metre
Despite record-breaking sales, Dubai remains competitively priced. At US$1 million, buyers still get approximately 78 sqm of prime space. Compare that with:
- 34 sqm in London
- 19 sqm in Monaco
This value, combined with no income, inheritance, or capital gains tax, continues to make Dubai a standout among the world’s wealth hubs.
Strategic Capital Is Staying Longer
What has changed most in 2025 isn’t the volume of capital; it’s the intent behind it. More than ever, buyers are relocating permanently, securing long-term visas through real estate investments, and prioritising education, healthcare, and infrastructure for their families.
Dubai’s Golden Visa remains a strong motivator, and the rise of family offices operating from DIFC and ADGM only reinforces the city’s role as a global capital preservation centre.
LIVERIA’s View
At LIVERIA, we see a clear trend: private capital is consolidating around tangible assets in resilient cities. Dubai is no longer a secondary market. It has become a primary residence for the global elite.
Our advisory approach gives clients access to off-market homes, intelligent structuring guidance, and personalised insight into Dubai’s most exclusive addresses.
Looking Ahead
As investor priorities shift toward lifestyle, transparency, and long-term holdings, Dubai offers an unmatched proposition. Whether you’re seeking a beachfront villa, a high-yield unit in a wellness community, or a foothold for strategic relocation. Dubai 2025 offers both security and opportunity.
