Dubai has once again cemented its position as the top destination for luxury real estate in the world. In the first half of 2023, the emirate saw a total of AED 30 billion worth of luxury property transactions, an increase of 20% from the same period last year. This was driven by strong demand from both local and international buyers, who were attracted by Dubai’s safe and secure environment, excellent infrastructure, and vibrant lifestyle.

The most popular type of luxury property in Dubai is the apartment, with a total transaction value of AED 15 billion in H1-2023. Villa and townhouse transactions were also strong, with total values of AED 10 billion and AED 5 billion respectively.

The nationalities of buyers were also diverse, with the top three being:

• Indians: 20% of all buyers

• Emiratis: 15% of all buyers

• British: 10% of all buyers

The most popular areas for luxury property purchases in Dubai were:

• Downtown Dubai: 25% of all transactions

• Palm Jumeirah: 15% of all transactions

• The Dubai Marina: 10% of all transactions

These results are a clear indication that Dubai is still the preferred destination for luxury real estate investors and buyers. The emirate’s strong fundamentals and attractive investment climate are likely to continue to drive demand in the second half of 2023 and beyond.

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If you are looking to invest in luxury off plan real estate, Dubai is a great option. The emirate has a strong track record of attracting high-end buyers and investors, and the demand for luxury property is only expected to grow in the years to come.

Here are some additional details about the luxury real estate transaction data for H1-2023:

• The average price of a luxury apartment in Dubai was AED 1 million.

• The average price of a luxury villa in Dubai was AED 5 million.

• The average price of a luxury townhouse in Dubai was AED 3 million.

• The most expensive luxury property transaction in H1-2023 was a villa in Palm Jumeirah that sold for AED 100 million.

I hope this blog post has given you a better understanding of the luxury real estate market in Dubai. If you are interested in learning more, please contact our expert dubai real estate agent