The “Wait and See” Strategy is Failing: Why November 2025 Just Changed the Game
If you have been sitting on the sidelines waiting for Dubai’s real estate prices to drop, we have some difficult news for you: The market isn’t cooling down—it’s heating up.
For the last year, many prospective buyers have held onto their cash, predicting a market correction. But the official figures for November 2025 have just been released by the Dubai Land Department, and they paint a very different picture.
We are not just seeing growth; we are seeing history being made. Here is the full breakdown of why waiting to buy in Dubai is becoming the most expensive decision you can make.
1. The Number That Matters: AED 64.7 Billion
In a single month, Dubai recorded AED 64.7 Billion in real estate sales.
To put that in perspective, that is not just a “good month.” It is a historic surge.
- Total Value Jump: The total value of property sold is up 49.5% compared to November 2024.
- Volume Surge: We saw over 19,000 individual transactions in just 30 days.
What this means for you: Liquidity is flooding into the market. When volume and value rise together by this magnitude, it indicates sustained, genuine demand—not a bubble about to burst.
2. The “Rental Trap” is Getting Deeper
While buyers are seeing equity gains, tenants are seeing their disposable income vanish.
November 2025 data shows that average apartment rents have risen by 11.9% year-on-year. If you are paying AED 100,000 in rent today, you could be looking at AED 112,000+ upon renewal, often for the exact same unit.
The LivDXB Reality Check: Every month you continue renting “waiting for the right time” to buy, you are paying a premium (rising rent) while simultaneously missing out on the asset appreciation (rising property value). You are getting squeezed from both sides.
3. Smart Money is Moving to Off-Plan (69%)
Perhaps the most telling statistic of November 2025 is what people are buying. Approximately 69-70% of all sales transactions were Off-Plan.
Why is this critical? Because off-plan buyers are investors betting on the future. They aren’t buying for today; they are buying for 2028 and 2029. When 70% of the market is putting money down for future projects, it signals massive confidence in Dubai’s long-term economic trajectory.
Top Performing Areas in November:
- Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC): Continues to dominate by volume, proving that mid-market investment is still the king of ROI.
- Luxury Segment: We saw an apartment sell for AED 203 Million in Jumeirah, proving that the ultra-wealthy are still parking their capital in Dubai assets.
4. The 2026 Outlook: Structured Stability
Experts are projecting that as we move into 2026, Dubai is transitioning from a “boom” phase to a “structured stability” phase.
- Population Growth: With the population projected to hit 4 million by late 2026, housing supply is still playing catch-up.
- Interest Rates: Global economic shifts suggest a favorable lending environment may be on the horizon, which would only fuel demand further.
Conclusion: Time is Equity
The data from November 2025 sends a clear message: The sidelines are closed.
The “crash” that skeptics predicted hasn’t happened. Instead, we are seeing a maturing market backed by nearly AED 65 Billion in monthly sales. The best time to buy was yesterday. The second best time is before the Q1 2026 reports come out.
Are you ready to stop renting and start owning?
