The first half of 2024 was a seismic time for the real estate market in Dubai, with monumental increases recorded in both sales and rental transactions. Our Bayut Real Estate Review goes in-depth on H1 2024 by utilising the search trends of property-seekers, as well as data sourced directly from the DLD. The insightful report reveals the areas that have seen the highest demand in both the sales and rentals sectors – breaking down property types – and exploring the forces driving the demand.
The sales market saw over 80,000 transactions in H1 2024, combining both ready and off-plan properties. This represents an overall 12.2% increase on H2 2023, with off-plan properties seeing a substantial 19% increase in transactions.
In the ready properties market, the areas that received the most interest and highest sales transactions were Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Business Bay, DAMAC Hills 2, Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai.
In the off-plan sector, Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Business Bay, Meydan City, Dubai Maritime City and Dubai Hills Estate saw the highest number of transactions.
Our analysis showcased Al Satwa as having recorded the most interest with property-searchers seeking apartments, on the back of a huge 8100% increase in search views. This was followed by Al Safa (461.51%), Dubai Industrial City (124.59%), Dubai South (123.95%) and Dubai Festival City (118.47%). For villas, the highest rise in interest was seen in The Valley by Emaar (230.23%), Expo City (145.08%) and Jumeirah Islands (131.99%).
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On observing the apartment rental market from a transactional-perspective, Jumeirah Village Circle. Dubai Marina, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai and International City shone through as the most popular areas. With regard to rental villas, the most transactions were recorded in DAMAC Hills 2, Dubailand, Dubai Hills Estate, The Springs and Mirdiff.
Dubai Industrial City (507.8%), Dubai Studio City, Liwan 2 and Meydan City saw the most significant growth in interest with property-seekers searching for rental apartments. The Valley by Emaar, Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai Creek Harbour, Town Square and Mohammed Bin Rashid City gained the most interest for rental villas in Dubai.
The first half of 2024 saw a number of announcements that contributed to certain areas experiencing a boom in interest. The expansion of Al Maktoum Airport in Dubai South, for example, has ensured a reinvigorated focus on ready and off-plan real estate in the area. And as always, lifestyle, facilities and amenities remain top priorities for Dubai property-seekers, as well as smooth connectivity to the city’s major highways and business hubs.
For more insightful analysis of a record-breaking six months in the Dubai real estate market, get your copy of the Bayut Real Estate Review H1 2024 today!