Dubai’s office sales value surged by 102% compared to 2024, reaching Dh13.1 billion in 2025, marking the strongest performance in more than a decade, according to a report published Monday by Cavendish Maxwell. Transaction volumes increased by more than 53% to reach 4,600 deals last year.
The top five areas by transactional volume were Business Bay with 1,230 transactions, Jumeirah Lakes Towers with 1,067, Barsha Heights with 267, Dubai Silicon Oasis with 147, and Dubai Investments Park with 92 transactions.
Dubai’s business ecosystem expanded significantly in 2025, with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce registering 71,830 new member companies, pushing total active membership to 292,486—a 13.2% increase year-on-year.
Off-Plan Segment Drives Market Momentum
Off-plan activity jumped dramatically in 2025, with almost 700% growth in sales compared to 2024, fuelled by tight supply of ready premises and attractive prices and payment plans that enabled investors to enter the market. The off-plan segment accounted for 35% of all sales in 2025, with 1,400 transactions.
Total off-plan sales values grew almost six-fold to Dh4.6 billion in 2025 compared to Dh700 million the year before.
“With high quality office stock still severely constrained, buyers will be looking for viable entry points to the market through new off-plan premises,” said Vidhi Shah, head of commercial valuation at Cavendish Maxwell.
Price Appreciation Driven by Demand
Strong interest from both occupiers and investors drove Dubai’s office sales prices up 25.9% in 2025, reaching Dh1,951 per square foot. Rising rents and reduced landlord incentives prompted some tenants to buy rather than lease, while investors participated aggressively in the market.
Office rental rates increased by 22.9% year-on-year across the city, as occupancy levels tightened and landlord incentives reduced. The heightened demand, coupled with limited inventory in prime locations, intensified competition and fuelled price appreciation.
The property consultant expects similar patterns in 2026 as off-plan sales continue to see high demand, positioning Dubai’s commercial real estate sector for sustained growth amid the emirate’s expanding economic landscape. The market’s performance reflects broader property market strength as business activity accelerates across the emirate.
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