Report
Dubai Residential Supply 2025 - QA Test Report
2025
Handover by Unit Type - Dubai 2025 Sees Balanced Completions
Supply at a Glance 2025
Value
Apartments
Villas
Serviced Apartments
The YoY Delivery Timeline Doesn't Show a Flood. It Shows Discipline.
Dubai Residential Completion: Year-on-Year (2023–2025)
Deliveries Stayed Disciplined
Completions Tracked Demand
Population vs Housing Supply - Demand Absorbs New Homes
Population Growth VS Homes Delivered
| Year | Total Population | People Added | Homes Delivered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3558000 | 102000 | 58200 |
| 2024 | 3670000 | 112000 | 67450 |
| 2025 | 3800000 | 130000 | 71900 |
Population vs Housing Supply
Population Added
344,000
People
Homes Delivered
197,550
Units
Growth Absorbed New Supply
Supply Kept Pace With People
Supply Concentration by Community
Top 3 Communities by Units - Dubai 2025
Supply Clustered in Growth Corridors
New Corridors Led Handovers
Supply concentration by Community
Top 5 Communities by Total Sales – Dubai 2025
Value Followed Prime Stock
Mid-Market Drove Volume
Supply Concentration by Developer
Top Developers by Residential Supply
Top Developers Anchored Supply
Branded Supply Outperformed
Apartments VS Villas
Dubai 2025 Bedroom Mix Pyramid : Apartments vs Villas
Dubai Residential Supply By Unit Type & Bedroom Configuration
| Bed Configuration | Total Units (All Type) | Apartments | Villas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studios | 8,200 | 7,800 | 400 |
| 1 Bedroom | 18,500 | 17,800 | 700 |
| 2 Bedroom | 21,400 | 19,600 | 1,800 |
| 3 Bedroom | 12,300 | 9,800 | 2,500 |
| 4 Bedroom | 6,800 | 3,200 | 3,600 |
| 5 Bedroom | 2,900 | 900 | 2,000 |
| 5+ Bedroom | 1,200 | 300 | 900 |
| Others (Not Specifies) | 650 | 350 | 300 |
| Total Units | 71,950 | 59,750 | 12,200 |
Outlook for 2026 – A Summary
Estimated Residential Completions will be around: 71,900 units
| Unit Type | Units | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 52,000 | 72.3% |
| Villa | 13,500 | 18.8% |
| Serviced / Hotel Apartment | 6,400 | 8.9% |
| Grand Total | 71,900 | 100.0% |
Dubai Residential Supply Mix (2026)
Apartment : 52000 (72.3%)
Villa : 13500 (18.8%)
Serviced / Hotel Apartment : 6400 (8.9%)
Please note : The numbers mentioned are near estimates based on DLD's Completion status and likely delivery timelines
Expected Top 5 Communities with maximum supply
| Rank | Community | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Bay | 9,100 |
| 2 | Jumeirah Village Circle | 8,400 |
| 3 | Dubai South | 7,200 |
| 4 | DAMAC Lagoons | 5,800 |
| 5 | Arjan | 4,900 |
Expected Top 5 Developers with maximum supply
| Rank | Developer | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emaar Properties | 15,800 |
| 2 | DAMAC Properties | 10,400 |
| 3 | Sobha Realty | 7,600 |
| 4 | Nakheel | 6,100 |
| 5 | Binghatti | 5,500 |
Apartments VS Villas
Dubai 2026 Bedroom Mix Pyramid
Dubai Residential Supply Bedroom Mix (2026)
| Bed Configuration | Apartments | Villas |
|---|---|---|
| Studios | 8,600 | 500 |
| 1 Bedroom | 19,200 | 800 |
| 2 Bedroom | 22,800 | 2,100 |
| 3 Bedroom | 13,400 | 2,800 |
| 4 Bedroom | 7,400 | 3,900 |
| 5 Bedroom | 3,200 | 2,200 |
| 5+ Bedroom | 1,400 | 1,000 |
| Others | 750 | 350 |
Key Inferences & Conclusions
Supply Growth Was Absorbed
2026 Pipeline Looks Manageable
Sources: Public government data (Dubai Pulse) & Licensed market data (REIDIN)
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